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BTRSS · 11-16-2013, 01:21 PM

I have an 11 SS and I bought the GM strut brace + the install kit off ebay. I've seen a bunch of `10's and `11's with this strut brace and install kit and am wondering if there is a DYI post for this.

DARK AGE 53 · 11-16-2013, 03:21 PM

Do you have the pre-drilled holes on top of the shock tower, if you do all that should be needed is to bolt it on......I'd suggest using red Loctite on the bolts.

BTRSS · 11-16-2013, 05:08 PM

No, the strut tower on the 2011's weren't built for the strut brace (except the conv were) so there are holes.

DARK AGE 53 · 11-16-2013, 08:32 PM

Looks like you may need to drill some holes then, didn't the brace come with any directions on how to install it?

RKCamaro13 · 11-16-2013, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BTRSS

No, the strut tower on the 2011's weren't built for the strut brace (except the conv were) so there are holes.

I bought the strut tower brace, and I have a 2011. Mine already had the holes drilled for the brace. I would think they were all pre-drilled?

The Beard · 11-16-2013, 09:54 PM

The early 2011s did not have the strut towers that accept the factory strut tower brace. I had a late model 2011 that did.

BTRSS · 11-17-2013, 01:36 PM

My 2011 had the dome tower strut with no holes like the later model 2011. The kit came with instructions but I was hoping someone might have taken a video of the install. Guess I'll be the first.

DARK AGE 53 · 11-17-2013, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BTRSS

My 2011 had the dome tower strut with no holes like the later model 2011. The kit came with instructions but I was hoping someone might have taken a video of the install. Guess I'll be the first.

I checked to see if I could a write up or video of the install but came up empty handed, if you can it probably be a big help to others in the future.....if you do a write, take a lot of pics.

11-16-2013, 01:21 PM	#1
BTRSS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Supercharged Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Massachusettes Posts: 656 View My Garage	Strut brace install I have an 11 SS and I bought the GM strut brace + the install kit off ebay. I've seen a bunch of `10's and `11's with this strut brace and install kit and am wondering if there is a DYI post for this.

11-16-2013, 03:21 PM	#2
DARK AGE 53 Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mi./Al. Posts: 829	Do you have the pre-drilled holes on top of the shock tower, if you do all that should be needed is to bolt it on......I'd suggest using red Loctite on the bolts. __________________ POW/MIA - YOU ARE LOST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

11-16-2013, 08:32 PM	#4
DARK AGE 53 Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mi./Al. Posts: 829	Looks like you may need to drill some holes then, didn't the brace come with any directions on how to install it? __________________ POW/MIA - YOU ARE LOST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

11-16-2013, 09:54 PM	#6
The Beard Drives: 2013 2SS HWSE M6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Jersey Posts: 680 View My Garage	The early 2011s did not have the strut towers that accept the factory strut tower brace. I had a late model 2011 that did. Attached Images __________________

11-16-2013, 05:08 PM	#3
BTRSS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Supercharged Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Massachusettes Posts: 656 View My Garage	No, the strut tower on the 2011's weren't built for the strut brace (except the conv were) so there are holes.

11-17-2013, 01:36 PM	#7
BTRSS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Supercharged Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Massachusettes Posts: 656 View My Garage	My 2011 had the dome tower strut with no holes like the later model 2011. The kit came with instructions but I was hoping someone might have taken a video of the install. Guess I'll be the first.