Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community - FT86CLUB

Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community - FT86CLUB (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/index.php)
-   Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=59)
-   -   What can I use to make sure strut bar doesn't scratch paint? (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19815)

Hanakuso 10-15-2012 02:26 PM

What can I use to make sure strut bar doesn't scratch paint?
 
I want to install my TRD Door Stabilizer and later a strut bar but I don't want to scratch the paint from the metal to metal contact. Is there any recommendations of a tape or adhesive to make sure the paint will be fine if I uninstall the parts later?

Beyer Subaru 10-15-2012 02:31 PM

I doubt either will. I didn't feel like either of these scratched my paint when I installed them.
Maybe you can use a rubber or vinyl gasket underneath?

benlevy3 10-15-2012 02:36 PM

What exactly do these do?

Beyer Subaru 10-15-2012 03:03 PM

Door Stabilizer and Strut Bar are both supposed to stiffen the chassis and reduce flex felt in cornering.

Hanakuso 10-15-2012 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beyer Subaru (Post 498036)
I doubt either will. I didn't feel like either of these scratched my paint when I installed them.
Maybe you can use a rubber or vinyl gasket underneath?

That might work but I would probably have to find a very thin one.

JoeBoxer 10-15-2012 05:27 PM

Clearbra material?

GC_Adam 10-15-2012 08:35 PM

Go to your local autoparts store like napa or o'reillys and get some bulk gasket material. Trace your pattern and then cut it out using scissors or a hobby knife.

Hanakuso 10-16-2012 01:16 PM

I ended up getting some rubbert gasket material. It was a tad bit too thick but it worked out very nice. I might have to get a thinner one for the door stabilizer since I can hear the sliders moving then I open the door.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:08 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2026, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging v3.3.0 (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2026 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.


Garage vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.