Shnerez420

Hey,
I want to get a front STB for my 98 GS400 but I dont want to remove my engine cover. Which STB can I get that I wont have to remove the cover?
Thanks!

rominl

iTrader: (4)

gs400? man, almost everything fits, even the trd

HKGS300

ALL GS strut braces will fit ... but personally i would go for the DSR

GreddyEddy

iTrader: (6)

I have a TRD for sale if your interested.

Shnerez420

Im interested... how much?
And... once again... I really want it to fit on the car with the engine cover on!!!
If it will fit with the engine cover on than Im interested!
Thanks!

BADGS400

i know this is kinda off the topic but does it make a difference in wich one you buy, i mean performance wise....i see the price difference, just want to know why?

Straight6

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how much difference would a STB make handling wise? Also, the DSR is 3 piece.. i would assume a 1piece would be better. Can someone with an STB give some feedback on this.

rominl

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to be honest? not much.... they dont' do that much to handling imho anyway. they help, but not dramatic like coilovers or sways. they tighten up the front a bit, and especially steering imho. and although i haven't tried them all, but i think the stb should be about the same

svt5150

Henry's right. It also depends if you are ever planning on going with EDFC or not. If so, get the RMM, DSR, or *wait* for the Tein brace. Otherwise you are fine with the TRD.

Shnerez420

ok so it sounds like theyr just about all the same because im not racing my car and Im no expert.
So heres my new question...
Will the stb tighten up the top of my front so much that I should do something about the bottom also?
If the top is nice and tight because of the stb, does that put other areas of the car under alot of stress?
Thanks for all the help guys!!

rominl

iTrader: (4)

there is already a stock stb at the bottom. they all help, but not like you gotta have everything.

there are of course "better" and "stronger" ones for the bottom, trd and toms both make them

chuckb

If I had a 400 I'd already have the TRD.

Neo

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LCB you mean.

Shnerez420

Im an ametuer but it seems to be that if you tighted up the top than when the car wants to flex, it will put the pressure or stress on another part of the suspension...
Am I correct? If so, where is the stress put?
Thanks!

rominl

iTrader: (4)

well, then just think about the stock setup. there is a front lcb, and no stb. so the front upper part is loose. the thing is the more braces and links you put on, yes you make the car more rigid, a stronger box. but there is no "must-do" complimentary imho.

it's just about the more you do, the better it gets