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Diagonal braces not fitting after removal

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I swapped ends...fit perfectly.
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Use strong ratchet straps

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Use strong ratchet straps to pull things back into alignment.Easy on a 2 post lift with the wheels dangling.
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Use tall jack stands

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Others may suggest a technique using tall jack stands
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I swapped ends...fit perfectly.
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Use strong ratchet straps

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Use strong ratchet straps to pull things back into alignment.Easy on a 2 post lift with the wheels dangling.
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Use tall jack stands

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Others may suggest a technique using tall jack stands
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

What would cause my diagional braces bolt holes not to line up properly. I needed to remove the braces to rip the engine/trans on a 2002 996 w/Tiptronic. When I went to reinstall them, I put in the center two pegs, but the end bolt holes are about 1/2" off. Could the jacking up and down cause I think to get out of whack?

POST 2Original post

Yes. Use strong ratchet straps to pull things back into alignment.Easy on a 2 post lift with the wheels dangling. Do it progrerssively. May need an alignment after? Others may suggest a technique using tall jack stands

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks! Any idea of where I should attach the straps to massage it back into square? I really haven't looked into how it might have shifted and in what direction.

POST 4Original post

Generally -jacking the car won't cause alignment issues .Jack stands supporting the car by the cast aluminum suspension components can- especially with the cross member out .The crossmember bolt is a good reference point -hold the brace up- put the crossmember bolt thru with a few turns and you will be able to determine what is off .

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Ok. I am a dumbass. Sorry for wasting electrons. I went back out with a clear mind and as usual, most solutions are the simplist ones. I swapped ends...fit perfectly.

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