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      10-04-2021, 01:21 PM   #1
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(G20 DIY) Strut Brace Bar Retrofit (parts for G22)

All G20 has not Strut Brace Bar.
But, G22 has Strut Brace Bar.
Strut Brace Bar connect to left, right suspension mount and front bar.

-Parts Number-
G22 Connection - 51648491817
G22 Strut Brace Bar - 51617456115 *2
Hexagon Bolt - 51716966566 *4
Total Price = 160~180$ (180,000won at Souht Korea)

-Need Tools-
Hexagon Socket 13mm, 16mm
Star Socket E18
Star Wrench T30
Tapping Screw M10*1.5
*Torque Tools (preferbly to have)

-Main DIY-
G20 has not screw hole for Brace, need two works.
1. You need change connection parts
(G22 Parts has screw hole for Brace)
2. need tapping to suspension mount hole
(G20 Body has not screw hole for Brace)

Go DIY (watch my video or repair guide)

(I'm so sorry... video is not Eng sub. only Korean)
1. Remove parts
2. Tapping to suspension mount
3. Change connection parts to G22 parts
4. Assemble parts
5. Assemble Strut Brace Bar using Torque Tools
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      10-05-2021, 02:57 AM   #2
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Thanks for posting the schematics and torque values... I'll have to double-check mine.

I'm thinking of taking the braces and radiator cover out to get power coated black, so I'll get the right torque on everything when I reinstall.

Thanks again.
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I did this mod thinking it might make some difference, even if it was mostly placebo effect.

I was wrong, it makes a massive difference. Highly recommend, if handling is as important to you as power.
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      10-06-2023, 11:09 AM   #4
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I did this mod on my G42, simple and straight forward. Thank you for posting this.
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Great Video & Great Instructions.

After watching your video, I have ordered all the parts to do this mod.

감사합니다!!!!
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I've also ordered parts for this mod. I'm not going to replace that connection part, but use nut rivets.
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