8 Maniac

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Those are actually just for support during the install of the bracket. They only hold it in place as a guide for the drilling etc. I dropped the original nut that was on the car and used one of the one's included with the kit. I'm actually wondering if it was the wrong size, though I compared them and it looks like they used the same size. I have some other nuts the same size that I can use if that one nut is the problem, though I still dont think that's the issue.

cornholio135

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Aha! the nut you used probably was not the right size... thread sizes are hard to eyeball...try my idea of just loosening the enitire nut/bolt and replace both...do not worry should be an easy fix... I know after I got done fixing mine I had briuses on my sides from crawling back and forth under the dash... If Scott (9k) is going to help you are in good hands...

8 Maniac

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I've already got the bruises lol, now I'm just prolonging them. I'm pretty sure it's the same size but I could be wrong. I guess I'll figure it out. The one thing I need to be sure of (if I do end up getting a new bolt is that I get the right size for the cylinder.

cornholio135

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take the old one with you to the parts store and they can match it for you GL...

Huey52

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Bingo! They're not the same nut size/thread!!! Those bolts/nuts were only in the kit to temporarily hold the bracket in place for drilling.

OK, now you/we know what happened. It doesn't take much of a mis-thread to lock a nut on a bolt.

Get it off there "any which way you can" (thanks Clint) and then time to get a new bolt and nut. Oh well, we all learn from these types of happenings.

8 Maniac

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Same size nut I think, but was the wrong thread. 9k showed up to help and after a couple hours and a trip to the auto store (to get the correct nut and to get the other one off) we finally got it on. That was the biggest pain in the *** I've had with this car. Didn't get a chance to drive yet, but it does have a bit of a firmer feel. Watching a show right now, but I'm definitely taking it for a drive afterwards. I'll probably be glad in the long run, but that was definitely not a fun task.

9krpmrx8

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Glad I could help dude. It would have been easier earlier in the day with more light, . But its all good, we got it knocked out.

Plus i personally would not recommend the bracket. The holes didn't quit line up and made re installation a bitch. I will just weld the crap out of mine.

8 Maniac

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The wholes not lining up could have been my mistake or something. I'd imagine that if I had ordered the already reinforced bracket it would have been a better fit. Losing that nut was definitely my fault lol. I'm glad I did it, but it wasn't fun. Thanks again for the help!

Huey52

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Yep, this mod is kinda like Listerine; you do it because you know it's good for you, but it's no fun.

Glad you finally got it sorted out and major cudo's to 9k for the assist.