Broken strut tower brace bolt!!!!!!!!!!

KILLA BEE · 10-31-2017, 05:09 PM

How urgent is this do I need to worry about the car collapsing on me if I punch it?? It still seems very tight!

Eric SS · 10-31-2017, 05:16 PM

I would replace it pretty quickly. That must have been a defective bolt since those are 10.9 bolts. Judging by the gouge in the strut tower brace though how high did you torque it down? Mine are only 30 lb/ft.

KILLA BEE · 10-31-2017, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric SS

I would replace it pretty quickly. That must have been a defective bolt since those are 10.9 bolts. Judging by the gouge in the strut tower brace though how high did you torque it down? Mine are only 30 lb/ft.

It stated 35

JeromeS13 · 10-31-2017, 05:32 PM

Those bolts aren't providing much surface area on the brace... I would run washers underneath...

KILLA BEE · 10-31-2017, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JeromeS13

Those bolts aren't providing much surface area on the brace... I would run washers underneath...

Washers are actually provided underneath the strutbar.

JCunningham · 10-31-2017, 05:45 PM

35 the factory ones are 16ftlbs

KILLA BEE · 10-31-2017, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

35 the factory ones are 16ftlbs

Yup, the guy that sold me the wrench said it would stop turning at the setting nope. It kept clicking.....my first time using one

Jsreo · 10-31-2017, 06:28 PM

it clicks when you reach the desired torque, if you kept going you over torqued

JCunningham · 10-31-2017, 06:28 PM

Yep stop when it clicks. You also have to set the torque wrench up. You set it at the middle of the range. Example 20 to 100 you would set it at 40. Put it on something that won't turn at that setting. The click it 3 times in both directions. Then set it to the torque you need

KILLA BEE · 10-31-2017, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

Yep stop when it clicks. You also have to set the torque wrench up. You set it at the middle of the range. Example 20 to 100 you would set it at 40. Put it on something that won't turn at that setting. The click it 3 times in both directions. Then set it to the torque you need

Set it up ? Now that's something the guy didn't say at all. So if the other ones are over torqued but didnt break, don't try to loosen them Right? Leave well enuff alone

JCunningham · 10-31-2017, 07:03 PM

Most people have no idea how to use a torque wrench. Even the profesionals. You might want to replace the bolts. If you over torqued them they may break under use.

JeromeS13 · 10-31-2017, 07:08 PM

Yes, replace the bolts. They'll likely break over time. I would suggest putting the washers under the head of the bolt... Those bolts do not provide enough surface area for the diameter of those holes...

enzia35 · 10-31-2017, 07:58 PM

Prolly have to call up BMR, or whoever sold you the brace.

KILLA BEE · 10-31-2017, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by enzia35

Prolly have to call up BMR, or whoever sold you the brace.

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10-31-2017, 05:09 PM	#1
KILLA BEE Black lightning Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nottingham Md Posts: 1,997 View My Garage	Broken strut tower brace bolt!!!!!!!!!! How urgent is this do I need to worry about the car collapsing on me if I punch it?? It still seems very tight! Attached Images __________________ [ 2021 Camaro ZLE 10 speed

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JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	35 the factory ones are 16ftlbs __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

10-31-2017, 06:28 PM	#9
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	Yep stop when it clicks. You also have to set the torque wrench up. You set it at the middle of the range. Example 20 to 100 you would set it at 40. Put it on something that won't turn at that setting. The click it 3 times in both directions. Then set it to the torque you need __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

10-31-2017, 07:03 PM	#11
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	Most people have no idea how to use a torque wrench. Even the profesionals. You might want to replace the bolts. If you over torqued them they may break under use. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

10-31-2017, 07:58 PM	#13
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,450	Prolly have to call up BMR, or whoever sold you the brace. __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

10-31-2017, 05:16 PM	#2
Eric SS #becauseracecar Drives: 2016 SS Sedan, 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,959	I would replace it pretty quickly. That must have been a defective bolt since those are 10.9 bolts. Judging by the gouge in the strut tower brace though how high did you torque it down? Mine are only 30 lb/ft.

10-31-2017, 05:32 PM	#4
JeromeS13 Drives: 2017 1SS/1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: FL Panhandle Posts: 1,559	Those bolts aren't providing much surface area on the brace... I would run washers underneath...

10-31-2017, 06:28 PM	#8
Jsreo Drives: 2017 2SS Manual Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 373	it clicks when you reach the desired torque, if you kept going you over torqued

10-31-2017, 07:08 PM	#12
JeromeS13 Drives: 2017 1SS/1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: FL Panhandle Posts: 1,559	Yes, replace the bolts. They'll likely break over time. I would suggest putting the washers under the head of the bolt... Those bolts do not provide enough surface area for the diameter of those holes...

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