Installation of strut brace on E90 sedan

I'm thinking of installing a front strut brace on my 2010 E90 sedan. My question is: Should the suspension be loaded or unloaded during the install? Can the car be sitting on the ground when you do the job? If the brace is non-adjustable, is re-alignment necessary? Thanks for the help.

Originally Posted by hhibmw

I'm thinking of installing a strut brace on my 2010 E90 sedan. My question is: Should the suspension be loaded or unloaded during the install? Can the car be sitting on the ground when you do the job? If the brace is non-adjustable, is re-alignment necessary? Thanks for the help.

The brace you want anchors to the center bolt as does stock.

Loaded or unloaded seems to be insignificant until time to torque nuts/bolts. Then, loaded before torque. Unadjustable brace? I wouldn't, but that's me.

Brace looks like a quick'n'easy mod, but should be the last thing you'd do after matched springs & coils, M suspension parts, subframe bushings, and particularly important, a limited slip differential. Have you done all that?

If not purchased yet, M brace recommended.

Thanks, Calwaterboy.........

Originally Posted by CALWATERBOY

The brace you want anchors to the center bolt as does stock.

Or you could try something like this which doesn't involve the center bolt...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3905183351...84.m1423.l2649