Finally put on a Strut bar....

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08-14-06, 12:09 AM

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I ended up buying a stock solara strut bar, and recieved it a few days ago. All it took for my car was a little forece to close the hood.

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08-14-06, 05:37 AM

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And the hood does not buckle with the strut bar?

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08-14-06, 10:35 AM

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I just installed the OEM Solara bar on my 01 ES300 without issue. The bar does push up on the underhood lining, but my friend and I were unable to notice any significant issues with the hood. The hood still closes relatively easily.

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08-14-06, 10:47 AM

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Kool now to find a OEM Solara strut bar.

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08-14-06, 03:07 PM

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Yeah, it's the same with my 98. It doesn't push the hood up enough to really notice. Although if i run my hand along the crack of the fender and the hood there is a very slight height difference of maybe a few millimeters.

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08-14-06, 04:01 PM

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Does this bolt up using the stock strut holes? BTW it looks really good.. i have a 97..Will this work?

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08-14-06, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tmf2004

Does this bolt up using the stock strut holes? BTW it looks really good.. i have a 97..Will this work?

Yes

Thanks

Yes

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08-14-06, 04:30 PM

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FINALLY! One to put on my 1992!

Guess I'll head to the Toyota dealership tomorrow morning and prepare for some fun.

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08-23-06, 08:39 AM

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will it also fit on my 94?

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08-23-06, 12:16 PM

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will it also fit on my 94?

97-01 is all that I'm positive of at this point. The 96 and earlier were different, but that doesn't mean you can't make it fit. If there's anyone in the OC area with the earlier model I might be able to arrange a test-fit.