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Old 04-26-08, 08:54 AM
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I see alot of members doing strut tower braces or units like toms 3 point suspension braces.. does this generally help alot??? what brand and type does everyone kinda lean too?

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it does work. it tightens the body up alot i heard.
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anyone else? what key components help the most?
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I mean like things like front strut braces, items like tom 6 link brace...stuff like that...

what works? what doesnt do anything ? etc
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Originally Posted by shawnberry
I mean like things like front strut braces, items like tom 6 link brace...stuff like that...

what works? what doesnt do anything ? etc
I've found that the combination of coilovers with front and rear strut towers braces (bars) SIGNIFICANTLY improved the ride and feel of my car without harshness. Great combo!!
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Originally Posted by ZippyGuy
I've found that the combination of coilovers with front and rear strut towers braces (bars) SIGNIFICANTLY improved the ride and feel of my car without harshness. Great combo!!
Hi ZippyGuy,

When you said the ride is improved, does it mean the ride quality or the road feel?

Besides, do you experience uneven tire wear due to the combination?

Thanks.
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Originally Posted by GSquicksilver
sway bars
Agreed Sway bars.TRD sways best bang for buck
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other than sway bars, springs, shocks etc..

im talking chassis tighting items...braces, toms 6 links etc...
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TOM's 6 links.

After my Bilstein shocks and Daizen steering rack bushings, they made the single largest contribution to improving my car's handling.
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tom's 6 link isn't a chassis-tightening item

be careful when you run TRD sways on stock suspension. You might break an endlink or 2 when you corner too hard.
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I have changed about every part of my suspension and other than my Teins the sways were by far the biggest gain.
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