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Old 07-09-08, 09:24 PM
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Question GS300 Front Strut Bar that clears engine cover

Hello,

I just recently purchased a Tein GS300 Front Strut bar and was lead to disappointment that it does not clear GS300 engine cover.

Any input on strut bars which do clear our covers without modification?

I've search and found out that Carson Tuned does clear, however, it is no longer offered. Any other strut bars out there that would clear?

Thanks.
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The one taht is flat on the top clears..I think the TRD one does too..double check..
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thanks. anymore input?
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bump for more info
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Besides the Carson stb that clears the GS300 engine cover, it will be the RMM and DSR stbs.
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i wonder if greddy ever came out with one for the 2GS...
iirc, i heard from luxurymods, that greddy was working on one
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Does anyone have a picture of either of those bars, the RMM or DSR, installed?

Or maybe the TRD if it does clear the engine cover?
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Originally Posted by istundra
Hello,

I just recently purchased a Tein GS300 Front Strut bar and was lead to disappointment that it does not clear GS300 engine cover.

Any input on strut bars which do clear our covers without modification?

I've search and found out that Carson Tuned does clear, however, it is no longer offered. Any other strut bars out there that would clear?

Thanks.
Before you shop around for another strut bar, please make sure you have the right part number. You should have PBT76-01000. The rear for our car is "tighter" to the strut mount than the front, so you may have the wrong part.

I have both the front and rear on my car and have no problems at all with the engine cover on.

Good luck!
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the TRD one doesn't clear it with out mods. i've tried it.
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Good tip, anyone else?
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