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Old May 29, 2002 | 10:59 AM
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Was looking at the gs classified section and noticed something. What's this I hear about the install for the TRD STB being rather difficult? Is the UGO one that much better? If anyone could shed some light on this for me please? Thanks for your time guys.
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Old May 29, 2002 | 01:21 PM
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No TRD STB install not dificult, some of us had to jack the front end of the car up to fit the brace, that is all. I love it!
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Old May 29, 2002 | 03:52 PM
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If one couldn't even jack up the car, I wouldn't recommend him to modify his car.
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Old May 30, 2002 | 05:18 AM
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Originally posted by virtualinsanity
Was looking at the gs classified section and noticed something. What's this I hear about the install for the TRD STB being rather difficult? Is the UGO one that much better? If anyone could shed some light on this for me please? Thanks for your time guys.
Front STBs are a breeze to install; 30 min tops. I don't know the physics behind having to jack up the car. The front UGOwas definitely easy.

The rears are always a little more of a challenge, since you need to remove the trunk liner, and line up the slits or openings for the connections.

Look here:

http://www.digitalsimple.com/UGO%20Page.htm

HTH
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Old May 30, 2002 | 09:36 AM
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I wish they made one for the GS300 that fit with engine cover one....
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Old May 30, 2002 | 12:17 PM
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I wish they made one for the GS300 that fit with engine cover one....
YEAH, That would be nice. Why do all the V-8's get to have all the fun. :rolleyes
By the way, CSHFLW....Your car is off the hook. Keep up the great work.
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Old Jun 2, 2002 | 06:56 PM
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My TRD front STB fit like a glove without any jacking up. Took all of 5 minutes to install.
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 10:19 AM
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strut tower bar, how much are they used and new?
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Never heard of jacking the car up to install a STB.. I have the Tein bar is install was a breeze...
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I have the Tein STB and it fits my GS 300 with the engine cover on.
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