Strut Bar Install 04.5-current Spectra

1fastkia · 05-07-2006, 08:09 AM

I am doing this how to. I just installed my kfxperforamnce strut bar yesterday...

Tools needed
socket wrench with a 14mm and a 10mm socket
allen wrench.

Start by removing the 2 strut tower bolts on either side. (but do only 1 side at a time) I started on the drivers side.
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If you start on the passenger side you will have to relocate a ground wire. In the pictures below I show you were I relocated it....
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Once you have the 2 bolts off of one side you can put the strut bar on this side. just put the braket over the strut tower studs. Tighen these 2 down just finger tight for now.

Move to the other side and remove the 2 strut tower bolts... Put the strut bar over these 2 tower stud and tighten down fully. Go back to the other side and tighten these down now to... Now you can also tighten the strut bar brackets to the bar.. with the allen wrench...

this completes the strut bar install... enjoy the tighter suspension up front.. carve them corners like no tomorrow!

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Spec SX · 05-07-2006, 10:29 AM

Nice how to.
I will eventually re-read it becasue Ill be doing the same thing someday.

ahfrederick · 05-10-2006, 10:10 PM

Yes sir, very nice! I assume that the install will be pretty much the same for the optima.. that WOULD be a good add on for a better ride..

1fastkia · 05-10-2006, 11:38 PM

yep about the same..

now for the how to on the kfx cold air intkae which is next and should have it this week or next....
others to follow!

ahfrederick · 05-11-2006, 12:26 AM

nice! I'll be waiting!

Spec SX · 06-25-2006, 11:43 PM

Excellent how to mike. It worked great.

comiesutra · 05-08-2009, 03:41 PM

not to be pedantic, but what are the torque specs for the strut bolts?

1fastkia · 05-09-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by comiesutra

not to be pedantic, but what are the torque specs for the strut bolts?

It honestly doesn't have to be so specific. Ive never worried about torque specs doing a strut bar. To each there own though. Never had any adverse effects, Ive installed many strut bars.

ahfrederick · 05-11-2009, 05:07 PM

Wow, bringing a thread back from the dead. LOL j/k. But what's up 1FK! I see that you're back to your old ways. Back to driving a Kia. What happend to the Stang? And a Honda now? Wow, things have changed. Oh and when did Spec and I get knocked out of the Admin krew?

comiesutra · 05-21-2009, 04:38 PM

i didn't intend to bring it back from the dead. this was the only page that came up from searching for an install guide.

for future use i found this article

How to Replace the Shocks and Struts in a Kia Spectra | eHow.com

and it looks like 17ft-lbs...