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install "butt sagging" inserts.

Old Feb 24, 2007 | 01:06 AM
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i got some fiberglass "inserts" for the back of my C5 because the car is beginning to (for lack of a better term) warp. it's not square across the back where the vents are. the brackets are simple fiberglass inserts with no instructions. how do you attach them or put them on?

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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 07:02 AM
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i thought the magazine/catalog i had seen them in said they jsut snap in. but i dont know. havent gotten any. fortunately mine havent done that yet.
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 10:29 AM
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I found these instructions on the Eckler's web site..
http://www.ecklers.com/assets/pdf/40447.pdf?
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 10:35 AM
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I used an epoxy adhesive that I bought at HD. They do snap in, but most certainly would fall out eventually if you didn't glue them. It's still not going to look perfect, but it should be a big improvement.
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 12:50 AM
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I used some quarter round shoe molding and scilone the real stickey kind 3+ years no issues
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 09:29 AM
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Anyone have pictures of these reinforcements?
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 09:41 AM
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Make sure that you use some rtv silicone to hold it in. I lost one of mine and had to buy a new set.
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 10:25 AM
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I've had mine on for more than 5 years with no problems. They work great. I used some exterior trim adhesive and snapped them in.

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Your butt is sagging, sorry but that is kinda funny !
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