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Anyone knows the brand of this front strut bar?

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Old 08-22-11, 06:50 PM
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Default Anyone knows the brand of this front strut bar?

It does not look like it is the cusco or carbing bar. Is it toms?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_W0QQ...T#ht_500wt_948
Old 08-22-11, 06:56 PM
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If it fits the SC, get it.
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Does the strut bar make any difference?

Some say yes but many say no. I just feel with the stock suspension the car is kinda jumpy, not stable on highway unless the road is perfectly smooth. The car also wonders a bit with a loose front end.
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Cheap price. I would ask if it fits over the engine cover.
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Originally Posted by redliner8
Cheap price. I would ask if it fits over the engine cover.
That's the tricky thing, do not know model number and maker and who knows if it will ever fit w/o issues.

But for the money he wants, maybe worth the risk.

It is 50-50.

FYI, we all have been looking for a decently priced, working front strut sway bar that will fit over the engine cover and not rub.
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I asked the seller. S/He says the bar has no markings on it but it fits her/his 2003 SC430 fine. The bar is all steel and heavy too.
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I went with the Carbing 1 piece strut bar because it was more rigid. I find that all STBs that come apart flex. I would say it is more for show. I didnt notice any improvement with installing mine other than it looked cool
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