Question on Strut Tower Reinforcement Plate Install

I have thought about this plates and yes a very good idea but, I don't want to give up my m7 strut brace and studs on the mount are to short to have both .I would just like to grind of the studs and use 3 button head bolts longer with a flat spring clip to hold in place .Then I can use both bottom plate and the m7 stut brace . Let me know what you think . also ,Nick how would the plates change alignment? I am not savy about struts ,first mini

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[Nick at Pelican Parts]

Not sure how I would go about removing the stud from the strut bearing plate. You might want to contact the manufacturer of the plate and see what they recommend. If you can find knock the old ones out and replace with a longer version, I am sure that would work. You will need to align the vehicle once the pklates are installed.

- Nick