Question on SOT Coilover kit and factory export brace

4thesporty · Nov 13, 2024

Hello, I have my front end on my '71 torn down, cleaned, and painted ready to install the SOT coilover front suspension.

While reading through the instructions I noticed that it requires the factory export braces to give the nuts something to pull against on top of the shock towers. I'm pretty sure i don't have these any longer, removed them back in the 90's when I was always wrenching on the car. I'm about to go look through the barn to see if I can find them, but in the mean time have placed a wanted ad in the classifieds for a set.

If I am unable to locate a set, can I just fabricate a plate for that area? Has anyone else run into this issue before?

Tnfastbk · Nov 13, 2024

this is how mine is done

4thesporty · Nov 13, 2024

Did you fabricate this or buy it?

Tnfastbk · Nov 14, 2024

The tops were fabricated by a member on here and if I remember correctly the bottom plate came with the kit or the other way around. I just had to get longer bolts.

EdM · Nov 14, 2024

Shaun made me these for my 73. A requirement of his and promptly shipped.

4thesporty · Nov 15, 2024

Very nice Ed, I should have called Shaun first.

I ended up ordering the TCP export brace. It will be delivered next week and will provide the plate needed for the shock towers.