Bulfab crossmember install

[____Kurt____]

Well I'm trying to figure out what bolts are to be used and exactly what holes I bolt the bars to. It didn't come with instructions and I can't wait for Vassil to respond to my pm (hasn't been online in a couple days) so I would appreciate any help I can get.
The 45mm bolts that came out of the stock north and south bars are too short and there was a 75mm bolt but that seems too long and there is only one.

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[____Kurt____]

I sent vassil an email and a pm so im just waiting on a reply, I will post up the answers and possible tech article.

 

[SlowChild3]

Here's a pic of mine. Idk if i did it right because when i had engine in for mock up it looks as if you need to drop the right one for oil change unless you wanna make a mess. I also don't think you can get drain plug out without dropping it. Use whatever bolts you can from your old crossmember. Just make sure you get 5-6 threads

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[____Kurt____]

Thanks Slow child. Vassil got back to me over the weekend and told me that people re-use the crossmember bolts bit if they don't fit than bolts from the hardware store will be fine. And placement would be farthest back from the front for both, in other words it will be the inner bolt hole for the driver side and the outer bolt hole for the passenger side. I found that m10 x 1.25 by 65-75mm in length work best.
I haven't been able to figure out how the tension adjustment should be set tho. Tightent in or out or neither?

 

[PewPewLasers]

I haven't been able to figure out how the tension adjustment should be set tho. Tightent in or out or neither?

I would say neither. i would think its adjustable to make fitment easier and not for setting any sort of preload. Once its at the length that lines up, stick the bolt through and just tighten up the jam nuts.

 

[azules demon]

I am finally getting around to getting my 1g back together from being down for some time. long story short, i just got done installing the engine and transmission. i have the 3 piece front cross memeber installed with the n/s bars not installed, i have attempted to attach the passenger side to the rear bolt hole. and to no avail, the bar is not long enough. ~1/4 inch is what i need to have this work, and the other side as well. i do apologize as i am tired from the past 2 days straight putting her back together, but does anyone have any ideas as to how i can correct this....would loosing the front and rear motor mounts help to give some wiggle room?