I need a front strut tower bar, What are you guys using Options

[politicsareevil]

I am looking for just a cheap front sway bay. I wish those damn cheap $30 universal sway bars fit our damn cars. I am about to turbo and I figure it will help a bit on turns but also look a bit more flashy under the hood. Lemme know what you guys are using and how much they cost.

Thanks,

Matt

[ConeTrouble]

I have a GT, and I switched to the stock bar on the ST model.

[S_C_M]

Universal sway bar?

I think you'll be fine with the stock front bar, unless you want more understeer. If you do, Suspension Techniques makes a good bar, or you could go with the GT stock bar.

However, it seems that you're really asking for a strut brace, which is a different matter entirely. Some people have used a Dodge Neon brace and seem to be satisfied. Do a search for "neon strut bar" and you'll have all the info you need if you want one cheap. If you want something bolt-in, spend a little extra and have DG (a user on this board)make a bar for you.

[Digndoug]

Um, I def think your looking for a strut tower brace, not a sway bar.. sway bars are underneth, and we already have those. Other than that, a strut tower bar, really wont do much at all, .. every one says they make a hudge dif, but they really wont.. i have one, just cause i got it for like 12-15 bucks.. sway bars will help alot though.. also will be like 300 for front and rear.

[Coomer]

I'm going to try the '95-'99 Neon strut bar myself soon...I've just gotta talk to my friends with those cars and test their bars to see what style I need to clear both my engine and hood.

[Tru_Pol]

I have heard that a 95-99 dodge neon strut bar will work. You might have to modify it alittle. I have seen them on ebay for like 20 bucks.

J-

[keefer37]

[Tru_Pol]

[Batman722]

I have the neon front strut bar - best $20 I ever spent. It cleared the hood just fine. You have to drill 2 new holes on each ring to make it fit properly. Thats it. A pic is in the profile and I have more on request.

and yes, it does make a differnce

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

What year neon strut tower brace bar is that that you have?

[Batman722]

95-99 front strut brace FULL ring, on ebay, pics

here
or here

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

Dude, you rule man. Thanks

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

How about rear? Any one know what fits on the back of my baby? 94 GT

[CelicaQT]

I'm using the GT4 rear bar. It should fit your GT. Cost me about $60.

[trdevelopment]

where did you get your gt4 rear i also need one.

[CelicaQT]

where did you get your gt4 rear i also need one.
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go to www.toyotaworld.com, then click on the "OEM Parts" icon (this takes you to the parts.com website). Where it says, "Search by OEM Part Number", here's the OEM part # 5360520020.

Hope that helps. I believe the Rear GT4 bar is going to cost you $62. That's not including shipping though.

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

Any one got a pick?

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

Any one got a pick?

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

Does anyone have info on how they ship? I'm new to the internet shopping thing and I'm affraid of getting screwed over on everything. That's why I've been asking so many questions.

[ConeTrouble]

Any one got a pick?
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Here ya go

[mr_dude]

Don't tell me you modeled and rendered that just for the sake of his misspelling...

[CelicaQT]

Does anyone have info on how they ship?  I'm new to the internet shopping thing and I'm affraid of getting screwed over on everything.  That's why I've been asking so many questions.
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When I ordered from them, they had to order the part. Took about a week and a half to ship. It's coming from a toyota dealer so it's legit. So is ordering from them. If you're not confident in the online thing then call and order it personally.

I asked for the tracking number and they provided that to me. Just make sure they'll give you one. It came UPS I believe, packaged well and everything.

[trdevelopment]

can you go down to your local toyota dealer and order this for 63$?

[mr_dude]

Approximately yes. It'd cost 74 for me because I'm in CA.

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

What about the front strut tower bar for a toyota matrix? I saw that on someone's supension mods. Any conferm this as the trueth? And by the way, that was like the 3rd time I've been made fun of for spelling things wrong on this site.

[ConeTrouble]

Any conferm this as the trueth?[right][snapback]207224[/snapback][/right]

Wow! Only three times? I am kind of suprised. Well, you can add one more for spelling, and start a new column for grammar.

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

Thats propper grammer, it's just not common. Go head and look it up. I'm smart, but I can't spell or read very well.

[ConeTrouble]

Thats propper grammer, it's just not common.  Go head and look it up.  I'm smart, but I can't spell or read very well.
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I did. I stand corrected. At first glance it appeared to lack a subject altogether. My apologies.

[ghostdog]

Thats propper grammer, it's just not common.  Go head and look it up.  I'm smart, but I can't spell or read very well.
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I did. I stand corrected. At first glance it appeared to lack a subject altogether. My apologies.
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lol. thats funny but chill with the grammar man. as long as we can understand him

[mr_dude]

Oh please no spelling out of the OED.

And no one yet has a photo of the GT Four rear brace?

[Batman722]

I will post a pic tomorrow. It is just a plain black bar that connects the 2 strut towers. nothing special with looks

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

Like I said before, I seen were someone had a Toyota Matrix front strut tower bar moddified and put on the rear of a celica. I'd like to know how much moddifying neads to be done to make it fit, or if it's even possable.

[Hanyo]

they got the ring verson of the matrix rear bar. and cut off most of the ring and re-drilling a hole to fit the celica.

i'm still interested if a neon rear would work.

[NEVERSTOP]

I used a camary one for my rear... fit damn good but did have to cut away some of the ring so it only mounts on two bolts and had to bend the angle a little on the part where the ring mounts to the bar... also had to drill a new hole, think it took about 20mins to get it to work

as for the front - TRD strut tower bar kicksa$$! hehe

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

I used a camary one for my rear... fit damn good but did have to cut away some of the ring so it only mounts on two bolts and had to bend the angle a little on the part where the ring mounts to the bar... also had to drill a new hole, think it took about 20mins to get it to work

as for the front - TRD strut tower bar kicksa$$! hehe
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You got a pic of it?

[shin]

i've ordered the Jspeed front and rear strut braces. cost me $570 with shipping.. and it haven't arrive yet...

[Punch]

my own was 7.99+shipping =$20.35 off ebay holds fine my hood had a little gap but after it worked it self in! check my profile

This post has been edited by Punch: Nov 25, 2004 - 1:04 PM

[NEVERSTOP]

[mr_dude]

My GT Four rear brace will be in Monday. I'll take a photo as soon as I can.

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

I just ordered the GT-4 rear brace and a front neon brace. I'll try to get ahold of a camera so I can show everyone. I really nead to get some pictures on here.

[Punch]

neon front strut bar

this is mine

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...ssPageName=WD1V
This is the one I got. I haven't seen anyone with this one, I hope it will fit.

[Punch]

thats looks nice^

[keefer37]

My Neon front strut bar arrived Saturday. It looks like I will have to drill at least two new holes. What's the easiest way to mark where to drill the holes? Also, anyone know the size of drill bit I'll need to make the holes the correct size?

This post has been edited by keefer37: Dec 20, 2004 - 11:16 AM

[CelicaQT]

What's the easiest way to mark where to drill the holes? Also, anyone know the size of drill bit I'll need to make the holes the correct size?

I made a template for mine. I think that's the easiest way to do so. Attach the template to the bottom where it's flat against the steel, then proceed to drill your holes.

I had a friend take it to his company and precision drilled the holes. The 2 holes that needed to be redrilled I made a 7/16 th diameter. Template fit perfectly.

[sapperk]

im gonna order the rear bar, next week..thats gonna screw up my audi system though. i know its gonna be in the way of my box.

[playr158]

neon rear won't work

[Hanyo]

yup, i know for a fact the neon rear does not work..

This post has been edited by Hanyo: Dec 26, 2004 - 7:06 PM

[keefer37]

I still haven't had the chance to drill holes in my Neon front strut tower bar. I've got the drill bit I need, but need to get the right bits for my torque wrench. I need to figure out the size and then also the correct torque for when I put it on. Anyone know these off the top of their heads?

[ShadowFX]

i dont think that there is a correct torque that the strut bar needs to be put on. (correct me if im wrong) when i installed my springs with my friend (toyota mechanic) we just put it on really tight.