Is it necessary to install these plates on the rear strut? I managed to forget about them when I installed the new struts. Is it a safety issue?

I think Pontiac would have saved some money by not having them if they were not needed.

I believe they are reinforcment plates for the engine bay strut mounts. The metal the bolts go through is not that thick and holds alot of weight from the engine. These will help uphold and make sure the rear goes on straight. Im sorry but i would re-do

Definitely put those back in. At least you don't have to compress the strut or anything drastic.

Ok I figured as much but i was hoping i could get away with it. Thanks for the help

Oops. I didn't use them when I installed coil-overs. I guess it's a re-do.



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[This message has been edited by fierosound (edited 10-11-2014).]

I think those are the mounts and fierosound I think you have mounts in the kit shown, they just look different.

Think they are for reinforcement
Should be on there
Helps with stress dispersion on top of mount pad

quote Originally posted by tuggajb: Think they are for reinforcement Should be on there Helps with stress dispersion on top of mount pad

Yep, totally agree with that. Without those plates in place, I can see the top of the strut towers possibly becoming distorted.

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I dont yet know what the top of the strut looks like (thank God mine are still good!) IMO: but these look like spacers or some kind of shield if something breaks. or maybe it protects the frame if the strut comes loose???

Think about what they actually do? They dont make anything stronger!

quote Originally posted by crashmydaytona: Is it necessary to install these plates on the rear strut? I managed to forget about them when I installed the new struts. Is it a safety issue?

IMO: that triangle mount at the top doesnt look like it needs any help!

quote Originally posted by fierosound: Oops. I didn't use them when I installed coil-overs. I guess it's a re-do.

[This message has been edited by Alex.07.86GT (edited 10-11-2014).]

quote Originally posted by Alex.07.86GT: Think about what they actually do? They dont make anything stronger!

That's your opinion.

quote Originally posted by fierosound: Oops. I didn't use them when I installed coil-overs. I guess it's a re-do.

The plates went in without a hitch. Definitely has a larger area to spread the load.

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