Well - I checked my records. I installed the ShoShop front brace at 29,100 miles, did an open track event at VIR around 36,000 miles, then the strut broke 45,910 miles. I had (still have
) the stock struts & springs. I don't think it was old age or improper installation.
When installing it, I removed the top nut, the black metal "cup", and the nut underneath the cup, then dropped on the brace and reinstalled 1 nut to hold it to the strut. I originally tried just removing the top nut & cup, but the brace wouldn't clear the hood until I removed the 2nd nut. Any thoughts?
