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Discussion in 'Stop, Drop & Roll' started by rjy87, Jul 15, 2004.

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    strut bar

    what exactly does a strut bar do and how much does it actually help? They are very simple to install right? Just a few screws.... They are so cheap so i was just wondering how much they actually help. Ill probably get one because anything that will help the suspension for cheap i want.
    rjy87, Jul 15, 2004
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    when i first installed one on my 96, it felt like the car was pulling itself into the turn easier..there was less sluggish behavior when taking a hard turn, but its not as noticeble as new suspension..
    d_samurai, Jul 15, 2004
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    it does improve your suspension alot..for what you pay for it. I put one on after my coilovers. it makes things nice!!!

    Kev
    Kro781, Jul 16, 2004
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    strut bar

    got a question about installing the strut bar at the front(ya kno, the one under the hood), i just got one, wondering if you could help me out how to install it in a brief explainations. i got a corolla 03 S, if you could, i appriciated.

    thnks

    lazykidd
    lazykidd, Jul 21, 2004
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    1. Make sure the car is on flat ground.
    2. Remove all three (12mm, I think) nuts on one strut tower, repeat for the other strut tower.
    3. Position the strut bar over the exposed bolts.
    4. Tighten the six nuts, and re-torque them to 29 lb/ft.
    5. Enjoy the better handling.
    nikeair11, Jul 21, 2004
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    hey man, thank you so much for explaining, i could feel the handling already. appriciated.!!! :D
    lazykidd, Jul 21, 2004
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