UMI Strut Tower brace

The Ghetto Ride - Chevrolet Camaro (1984)

Posted by: chrisfromwa | Published date: April 27, 2023

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Just installed the UMI Strut Tower Brace.

Installation was OK once I realized that it came assembled backwards. I couldn't get the hood to shut. I had to remove the bar and turn it around. It was then centered with the engine, and the hood will shut now.

It's still a tight fit, I wish it sat just a tad bit lower. I think it's pushing right on the hood insulation, but it's shut. So I'll see if there is any wear or anything on either the brace or the insulation.

EDIT: Well it's been installed for a few months now, noticed just a small amount of rubbing on the bar from the insulation. But I think it's been OK. Just wish it sat just a tad bit lower. This bar is meant to be used with a TPI, so not quite sure why they didn't design it to sit maybe ¼ inch lower. Then it wouldn't rub at all, and would look a little better too.

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Just installed the <a href="https://www.umiperformance.com/home/product-category/gm-mid-models/82-92-gm-f-body/82-92-gm-f-body-strut-tower-braces/">UMI Strut Tower Brace</a>.&nbsp;Installation was OK once I realized that it came assembled backwards. I couldn't get the hood to shut. I had to remove the bar and turn it around. It was then centered with the engine, and the hood will shut now.It's still a tight fit, I wish it sat just a tad bit lower. I think it's pushing right on the hood insulation, but it's shut. So I'll see if there is any wear or anything on either the brace or the insulation. EDIT:&nbsp; Well it's been installed for a few months now, &nbsp;noticed just a small amount of rubbing on the bar from the insulation. But I think it's been OK. Just wish it sat just a tad bit lower. &nbsp;This bar is meant to be used with a TPI, so not quite sure why they didn't design it to sit maybe ¼ inch lower. &nbsp;Then it wouldn't rub at all, and would look a little better too. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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