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Old 05-13-08, 01:43 PM
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Default Just wanna make sure on a strut bar

Before i order a strut bar on this site http://www.modacar.com/products/Toyota/Supra/MODASTB/

i wanna make sure it will fit, if i order a toyota supra strut bar from a 93-97 supra i heard it will fit a 96 lexus LS400 with some added washers, i just want some feedback from you guys to make sure it would work and fit properly before i order it thanks guys.
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hmmm i wonder if a strut bar would improve handling on the LS400? or just for looks.
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yea, you will need a few spacers or better yet, bend the bar enough to clear.

it does make a slight difference, it tightens up the front end and makes it a bit less boat-like
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
yea, you will need a few spacers or better yet, bend the bar enough to clear.
Pure, what year Supra bar kinda fits the 95' UCF-20? I did this with my old 91' Acura Legend and a Honda Prelude bar fit with spacers like you were saying.
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1993-1998 MKIV Supra TURBO

MUST be a turbo!!
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^Now, do they have the cheapy ones on ebay?
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yea, you can get some cheap mkiv TT bars for <$30 >.>
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Originally Posted by nitto1320
Before i order a strut bar on this site http://www.modacar.com/products/Toyota/Supra/MODASTB/

i wanna make sure it will fit, if i order a toyota supra strut bar from a 93-97 supra i heard it will fit a 96 lexus LS400 with some added washers, i just want some feedback from you guys to make sure it would work and fit properly before i order it thanks guys.

Price is really cheap compared to the Tom's I bought for over $300

The bar tightened my front end up nicely.
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this also applies for the 1gen LS too right? so this is true. the supra TURBO strut bar does fit the LS.
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What is the correct install procedure for a strut bar?

Should the suspension be airborne for install or done with car on the ground w full vehicle weight on the suspension?
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Doesn't "WIN" make a strut bar for the LS? And a couple other companies if i'm not mistaken.
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yea, but at $300+, they are overpriced. on top of that, most of those are 1pc designs, which don't allow you to put any preload on the bar.
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Originally Posted by damon
What is the correct install procedure for a strut bar?

Should the suspension be airborne for install or done with car on the ground w full vehicle weight on the suspension?
for a 3pc bar, install while on the ground, jack car up from center crossmember, and tighten the center nuts (for the middle piece that goes across) as much as you can without stripping the bolts.

for 1pc you can put it on either up or down, wont make much of a difference. down is easier.
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Originally Posted by Nano-V8
this also applies for the 1gen LS too right? so this is true. the supra TURBO strut bar does fit the LS.
i think so, but i dont think you need spacers for the 1st gen.

search on it.
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
yea, you can get some cheap mkiv TT bars for <$30 >.>
Pure, where in the hell do you get that mkiv strut bar for $30? lol


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