Midwest Auto Gear Shock Tower Cover install

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11/14/06, 11:13 PM

TacoBill

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Midwest Auto Gear Shock (strut) Tower Cover install

*2nd generation covers installed 2/17/07, riding condition has been eliminated* See this thread, post #72 and sub for 1st gen issue.

New pics at bottom of this post.

Midwest Auto Gear Shock Tower Cover Install

This install is so simple, I give it a '1' out of '10' for technical difficulty. Basically, anyone can install it.

Out of the box

Picture of stock strut studs

I applied a liberal amount of grease on the center strut stud (threaded end) because it's prone to corrosion and once covered, I doubt I'll ever take it off.

Cover set into position

Using firm pressure on the center of the cap, press down until it 'snaps' into place.

Shock (strut) Tower Covers installed.

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New 2nd generation covers

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11/14/06, 11:24 PM

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As usual..... you the man!

Very simple indeed!

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11/15/06, 04:03 AM

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Looks great!!

I am going to have to add these to the "want list"

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11/15/06, 06:35 AM

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they look good! How much hp did they give you..j/k

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11/15/06, 10:28 AM

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Looks to hard for me, taking mine to the dealer............

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11/15/06, 11:09 AM

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Nice. Dang that engine bay is super clean. One of these days you need to start that car and drive it around some. j/k

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11/15/06, 11:29 AM

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Nice. Dang that engine bay is super clean. One of these days you need to start that car and drive it around some. j/k

That isn't a joke, it's very true indeed. Have you gotten close to 500 miles yet Bill ?

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11/15/06, 11:36 AM

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That isn't a joke, it's very true indeed. Have you gotten close to 500 miles yet Bill ?

Funny you should mention that... I just checked yesterday when I backed it out from the garage to install the shock covers.

It's at 599 MILES.

I'll break 600 tonight when I go to my club's drive-in show. It's history in the making!

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11/15/06, 03:39 PM

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That might actually deserve a 0.2 on the difficulty scale, especially if you skip the grease step. Look good. I'll have to add them to the x-mas list.

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11/15/06, 08:06 PM

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They're on my list too. I want to wait until they have a version that will clear my STB. They should be available soon.

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11/15/06, 08:58 PM

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Looks to hard for me, taking mine to the dealer............

Looks good Bill..Can't wait for mine to show up and also for them to make their battery box

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11/15/06, 11:48 PM

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Looks good Bill. I think they look better on your car because of the two tone effect you get since your car isn't black.

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11/16/06, 05:05 AM

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I received an e-mail from Midwest saying mine were shipped yesterday

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11/16/06, 05:49 PM

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Looks great. Nice detail item.

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11/16/06, 08:10 PM

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Nice, great pics! Looks sweet!

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They're on my list too. I want to wait until they have a version that will clear my STB. They should be available soon.

Same here. Maybe I can email them to offer to send in my bar to test with and send me back with the bar some free covers

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11/16/06, 08:17 PM

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All I can say is .......

Sexy !!!

You are the man Taco Bill

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11/16/06, 10:04 PM

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Looks good but I prefer the strut tower brace. Maybe they will make something that will address that issue.

Another nice mod Bill!

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11/17/06, 06:38 AM

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They're on my list too. I want to wait until they have a version that will clear my STB. They should be available soon.

I have the engine cover, so don't want the STB rubing on it.

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11/17/06, 07:39 AM

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Nice, great pics! Looks sweet!

Same here. Maybe I can email them to offer to send in my bar to test with and send me back with the bar some free covers

Bingo!! These guys are awesome!!
Quick reply too

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11/17/06, 09:54 AM

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mine will be here today!!

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