Strut Brace removal

MrWray · 04-10-2016, 04:20 PM

Im trying to remove the 2 strut braces so i can paint them. I tried once before and after about 30 minutes i gave up because i couldnt get the middle part to clear the little housing area to remove them. I just saw that they sell red ones to replace the ones we already have. There must be a certain technique to remove these, has anyone already done this? And what did you do?

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bbrown450 · 04-10-2016, 05:16 PM

you and me are on the same sheet. I almost pulled the trigger until I looked at it and have th same challenge....hope someone has the answer.... I will be watching this thread.

MrWray · 04-10-2016, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bbrown450

you and me are on the same sheet. I almost pulled the trigger until I looked at it and have th same challenge....hope someone has the answer.... I will be watching this thread.

I have already attempted removal once. I removed the bolts and one nut holding it on, but i couldnt free it up to get it out. So obviously they can be removed, but how is the question.

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davet435 · 04-10-2016, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MrWray

Im trying to remove the 2 strut braces so i can paint them. I tried once before and after about 30 minutes i gave up because i couldnt get the middle part to clear the little housing area to remove them. I just saw that they sell red ones to replace the ones we already have. There must be a certain technique to remove these, has anyone already done this? And what did you do?

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I'll be watching this thread as well. Where did you find the red ones ? Is it a GM part or aftermarket. Can you post a link please.

MrWray · 04-10-2016, 05:54 PM

Its a site called Southern Car Parts

http://www.southerncarparts.com/2016...es-p-8705.html

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davet435 · 04-10-2016, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MrWray

Its a site called Southern Car Parts

http://www.southerncarparts.com/2016...es-p-8705.html

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Thank you

MrWray · 04-22-2016, 08:44 PM

Bump

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SkipNWis · 04-22-2016, 09:39 PM

I don't see the removal Part ????/ What am I missing???

MrWray · 04-22-2016, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SkipNWis

I don't see the removal Part ????/ What am I missing???

Thats what im asking, im wanting to get them out.

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tedmillard · 11-08-2018, 11:42 AM

Has anyone figured out how to remove the strut braces of a 2016 to 2018 Camaro?

kropscamaro16 · 11-08-2018, 12:15 PM

lol why

ZED SLED · 11-08-2018, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

lol why

Did you not read the first post? Yeah, the thread is 2 and 1/2 years old but the ink hasn't faded, lol.

00 Trans Ram · 11-08-2018, 12:55 PM

Just paint them with them on the car. A little masking tape, some newspaper for overspray, and there ya go. Less time than removing them.

Jeb114 · 11-08-2018, 12:59 PM

Fenders have to come off.

04-10-2016, 04:20 PM	#1
MrWray SYBIL Drives: 2013 2SS/RS, silver ice metallic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,444	Strut Brace removal Im trying to remove the 2 strut braces so i can paint them. I tried once before and after about 30 minutes i gave up because i couldnt get the middle part to clear the little housing area to remove them. I just saw that they sell red ones to replace the ones we already have. There must be a certain technique to remove these, has anyone already done this? And what did you do? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk __________________

04-10-2016, 05:54 PM	#5
MrWray SYBIL Drives: 2013 2SS/RS, silver ice metallic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,444	Its a site called Southern Car Parts http://www.southerncarparts.com/2016...es-p-8705.html Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk __________________

04-22-2016, 08:44 PM	#7
MrWray SYBIL Drives: 2013 2SS/RS, silver ice metallic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,444	Bump Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk __________________

04-22-2016, 09:39 PM	#8
SkipNWis Drives: 2016/SS Has had 4 Gen 5's Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Hudson,WI Posts: 939	I don't see the removal Part ????/ What am I missing??? __________________ SnoWhite

11-08-2018, 11:42 AM	#10
tedmillard Drives: 2018 Hot Wheels Camaro Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Navarre Posts: 3	Removal of Strut Brace on 2018 Camaro Has anyone figured out how to remove the strut braces of a 2016 to 2018 Camaro?

04-10-2016, 05:16 PM	#2
bbrown450 Drives: 2016 Mosaic Black 2SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Plant City Posts: 408	you and me are on the same sheet. I almost pulled the trigger until I looked at it and have th same challenge....hope someone has the answer.... I will be watching this thread.

11-08-2018, 12:15 PM	#11
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,813	lol why __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

11-08-2018, 12:55 PM	#13
00 Trans Ram Drives: 2017 2SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: United States Posts: 636	Just paint them with them on the car. A little masking tape, some newspaper for overspray, and there ya go. Less time than removing them.

11-08-2018, 12:59 PM	#14
Jeb114 Drives: 2021 300 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 968	Fenders have to come off.

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