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Old 12-29-08, 08:30 PM
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Smile DIY of Strut Brace bar
I have search it for a long long time, but no result.
So, I do it by myself.

got the plated brace today.(06.01.2009)
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Nice...that is a lot of machine time. If ya have it...why not use it.

I could make lots of nice parts if I had a CNC mill. Earlier today a buddy and I were talking VMC's. Not exactly typical garage tools though. Our neighbors would hate us.

Some of the older threads on strut tower bars/brace.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...-question.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...wer-brace.html
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A friend of mine is using a supra strut tower bar on his 2LS...
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