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Old 07-19-04, 07:24 PM
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Good deal...I thought these bars had sufficient length that a spacer could be done away with. Looks good.
How does the car feel now?
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i picked up those generic supra non turbo strut bar from ebay and gave it a go.
i ended up heating the bar and give the bar some extra bent to clear the engine cover.
no need for spacer with the extra bent in the bar.
sorry for the crummy phone picture.

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Originally Posted by kenji815
i picked up those generic supra non turbo strut bar from ebay and gave it a go.
i ended up heating the bar and give the bar some extra bent to clear the engine cover.
no need for spacer with the extra bent in the bar.
sorry for the crummy phone picture.

hate to be that guy, but that's basically a turbo stb now buddy.

could have bought a mkiv supra turbo STB and saved yourself some work
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But it is fun to mess with it.
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can someone give me a part number for the strut bar? Thanks
Old 03-08-13, 05:47 PM
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No part #, these are generic for that auction site.
Old 03-08-13, 05:55 PM
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i would think our cars are pretty rigid enough not to necessitate this but i suppose every little bit helps!
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Originally Posted by timmy0tool
i would think our cars are pretty rigid enough not to necessitate this but i suppose every little bit helps!
that is true, also the fact that double wishbone suspension puts very little-no lateral loading on the shock towers (unlike McPherson strut suspensions) basically relegates these to tertiary bracing//eye candy duty.
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
that is true, also the fact that double wishbone suspension puts very little-no lateral loading on the shock towers (unlike McPherson strut suspensions) basically relegates these to tertiary bracing//eye candy duty.
What?!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
The bar also serves to give hand support when leaning into the engine compartment.
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Originally Posted by RA40
What?!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
The bar also serves to give hand support when leaning into the engine compartment.
hahaha! yes i can totally relate to using the STB for support. my lower back thanks you!
Old 03-18-13, 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by kenji815
i picked up those generic supra non turbo strut bar from ebay and gave it a go.
i ended up heating the bar and give the bar some extra bent to clear the engine cover.
no need for spacer with the extra bent in the bar.
did you end up ordering the one for 86-92 Supra or 93-97
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Originally Posted by LScowboyLS
did you end up ordering the one for 86-92 Supra or 93-97
should be '93-97.

for a '95-97 you'll want a turbo bar.
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
should be '93-97.

for a '95-97 you'll want a turbo bar.
Will any of these supra stb's fit a '98 LS400? tnx. Hiroshi
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MKIV turbo will fit, just buy a multipiece one that you can tweak a little if needed.
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
MKIV turbo will fit, just buy a multipiece one that you can tweak a little if needed.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/93-97-TOYOTA-SUPRA-NA-TURBO-ALL-MODELS-FRONT-ALUMINUM-STRUT-TOWER-BAR-BRACE-/330636581019?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ASupra&hash=item4cfb79d89b&vxp=mtr
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