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Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by T.L., Apr 29, 2006.

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  1. T.L.

    T.L. Banned

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    It's also known as a strut-tower brace or spring-tower brace...
     
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  2. fan2488

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    how about maverick,comet bar (mcc bar):huh:
     
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    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    You made it, you name it dude(y) , mcc bar sounds great!
     
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    How about an ED-BAR :D
     
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    I got this info from a Mustang site: "The Monte Carlo bar was developed by Carroll Shelby to stop shock tower flex and maintain proper wheel alignment during cornering. This extra support helps prevent shock tower stress cracks."

    So I guess Caroll Shelby must have given it its name...
     
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    Did Shelby work with Chevy's? I always associated him with Fords (GT40, Eleanor, etc.).

    I guess with his skills and popularity, he could work with anything he wanted...I bet he could give a Honda civic a good name if he tried :rofl2:
     
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    So, since we now have a group of monte users...I installed mine with the heim links just hand snug to put slight pressure outwards in all directions, and have not seen any movement/loosening at this time. Is the overall consensus to add a lock nut in there to prevent them from backing off?
     
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    i added a lock nut to mine, its cheap insurance.
     
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    CHEAP!!! you are talking about 4 nuts at nearly 20-cents a piece...I can't afford that kind of money :p

    I will do that today, just to be on the safe side.

    By the way, I never thought it would be noticeable, but the car really does steer better on fast curves (on/off ramps, etc.) with the bars installed. It stiffens up the front suspension quite a bit.

    Still one of the best additions I have added to the car.
     
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  10. stmanser

    stmanser Looking for a Maverick

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    id like to place an order if you are taking them... heheeh.. i havent had a chance to even start mine yet
     
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    No, he never worked with Chevy. he has worked with Ford and Chrysler. The first year for the Chevy "Monte Carlo" (if that is what you are referring to) was 1970. The Monte Carlo bar was introduced on the '65 Shelby Mustangs...
     
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