GTSPEC 6 Point Ladder Brace

cinellipro · 03-21-2014, 05:49 PM

The mounting points for the 6-point brace attach to the chassis while the 4-point attaches to the front suspension member. The two braces work in separate and unlinked areas. I investigated the same thing and just ordered the 4-point.

Huck · 03-21-2014, 06:30 PM

Thanks for the info! What were your reasons for going with the 4 and not the 6?

Zdayz 2014!!

cinellipro · 03-21-2014, 09:56 PM

I have the 6-point and the 2-point in the rear. The next step is the 4-point.

Emanwuzhere · 03-22-2014, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cinellipro

I have the 6-point and the 2-point in the rear. The next step is the 4-point.

What were the specs to the bolts and washers you bought?

I'm also thinking about getting this and want to be prepared for the install.

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cinellipro · 03-22-2014, 08:23 AM

I reviewed my e-mails with GTSpec and looked for the package and cannot locate the specs on the bolts. I think they were M10x1.25x??mm and automotive grade. I picked up varying lengths at Home Depot and since they were under $3 each it was a good insurance policy from taking multiple trips (returned the unused).
If you want to be prepared for the installation, e-mail GTSpec and ask them to provide you with the bolt specs and then purchase 1/2 in longer bolts. I recommend purchasing 2 longer bolts for the front and 2 longer bolts for the outside. My package did not come with the 2 front bolts, they expect you to use the existing bolts from the chassis.

Huck · 03-23-2014, 11:31 AM

That's good info, thanks man. I'll have to do that when I decode to buy these since they're definitely in my future.

Zdayz 2014!!

nomodsjk · 07-20-2014, 01:34 AM

This thread was very helpful. Thanks guys! I just ordered the 6 point and 2 point. Now I gotta have the 4 point lol

brucelidat · 03-23-2015, 04:34 AM

time for me to resurrect an old thread. Just to sum it up, if you are lowered, these 3 braces will scrape like crazy?

CA_graham · 10-01-2015, 07:40 PM

Added GTSpec 6 point brace to add rigidity to a convertible. Jeffblue has provided good description of install. To add to my experience to the description, the convertible had two small brace section on the left and right that I had to remove to fit the GTSpec brace. I had not noticed these in previous posts. Maybe these are unique to the convertible? These are shown in 1st pic.

GTSpec brace fitted well, captive nuts worked out OK.

I have been having problems with car tracking when crossing uneven surfaces in the road. The 1st drive maybe showed better rigidity. I did not scrape anything, but my car is not lowered. I have not crossed speed bumps yet.

I will update when I have more driving.

Z Runner · 10-09-2015, 12:12 AM

In Puerto Rico 6point brace scrapes on every single speed bump even on the stock height.

zmanelite · 10-09-2015, 12:51 AM

^^^ Yeah mine scrapes on big dips on the freeways in Cali

03-21-2014, 05:49 PM	#61 (permalink)
cinellipro Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: florida Posts: 102 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 13	The mounting points for the 6-point brace attach to the chassis while the 4-point attaches to the front suspension member. The two braces work in separate and unlinked areas. I investigated the same thing and just ordered the 4-point. nomodsjk likes this.

03-21-2014, 06:30 PM	#62 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 41 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	Thanks for the info! What were your reasons for going with the 4 and not the 6? Zdayz 2014!! __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

03-22-2014, 08:23 AM	#65 (permalink)
cinellipro Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: florida Posts: 102 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 13	I reviewed my e-mails with GTSpec and looked for the package and cannot locate the specs on the bolts. I think they were M10x1.25x??mm and automotive grade. I picked up varying lengths at Home Depot and since they were under $3 each it was a good insurance policy from taking multiple trips (returned the unused). If you want to be prepared for the installation, e-mail GTSpec and ask them to provide you with the bolt specs and then purchase 1/2 in longer bolts. I recommend purchasing 2 longer bolts for the front and 2 longer bolts for the outside. My package did not come with the 2 front bolts, they expect you to use the existing bolts from the chassis. nomodsjk likes this.

03-23-2014, 11:31 AM	#66 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 41 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	That's good info, thanks man. I'll have to do that when I decode to buy these since they're definitely in my future. Zdayz 2014!! __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

03-23-2015, 04:34 AM	#68 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 31	time for me to resurrect an old thread. Just to sum it up, if you are lowered, these 3 braces will scrape like crazy? __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

03-21-2014, 09:56 PM	#63 (permalink)
cinellipro Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: florida Posts: 102 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 13	I have the 6-point and the 2-point in the rear. The next step is the 4-point.

07-20-2014, 01:34 AM	#67 (permalink)
nomodsjk Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: martinsburg wv Posts: 2,073 Drives: 2011 370z MB/7at Rep Power: 19962	This thread was very helpful. Thanks guys! I just ordered the 6 point and 2 point. Now I gotta have the 4 point lol

10-09-2015, 12:12 AM	#70 (permalink)
Z Runner Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 332 Drives: 2016 370Z KAD M Base Rep Power: 27	In Puerto Rico 6point brace scrapes on every single speed bump even on the stock height.

10-09-2015, 12:51 AM	#71 (permalink)
zmanelite Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Anaheim Posts: 753 Drives: 370 Z Nismo Rep Power: 36	^^^ Yeah mine scrapes on big dips on the freeways in Cali __________________ Instagram @zmanscm

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