I just got a Strut Tower Brace from Courtesy Nissan. Easy installation on my `95 (I used maxima.org instructions). I could really tell the difference. My first impression was the car actually felt sporty.
Anyway, when I was done with the installation, the left side barely cleared a metal AC hose.
During my first drive there was a rattling sound on hard right turns. When I was done, the AC hose was touching the brace. I'll try to create some clearance there. Have you encountered this? How much clearance was required to get it quiet? Would stuffing some kind of insulation in between help?
Also how much would I tighten the "pivot" bolts between the bar and the brace? I assumed enough to keep them from loosening, but not required (or possible) to stop the bar from pivoting slightly at each end. These are the 14mm head nut, and 8mm socket head bolt that attach the bar to each strut tower bracket.
Thx, David