Thinking of getting a Strut tower brace for my '98 ScC400
04-30-14, 11:49 AM
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Thinking of getting a Strut tower brace for my '98 ScC400
The problem is some of the listings online say that the fit is for 1992-96 and then another vendor will list the same bar as fitting all years, from 1992-2000, so I'm hoping someone can tell me what really fits for my '98 with the VVT-i. What do you guys know or recommend out of these three.. The Cusco, part # 961 540 A, the GT Spec, part # GTS-SUS-1421, and lastly, the Whiteline, part # KSB 625. I can't afford Carbing or TRD, so it's down to these three. Thanks in advance !
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04-30-14, 08:29 PM
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Lol I was going to suggest the Carbing bar. It's got a master-cylinder stopper which improves break feel, while I don't think any of the others do.
I'm also fairly certain all the bars will all fit all year SC's. The Carbing bar for example was never made for the SC and you have to search under MKIV parts to find it. And it fits no problem with a few washers (needed for clearance). Unless some have some weird design that just work fit over the vvti 1UZ.
I'm also fairly certain all the bars will all fit all year SC's. The Carbing bar for example was never made for the SC and you have to search under MKIV parts to find it. And it fits no problem with a few washers (needed for clearance). Unless some have some weird design that just work fit over the vvti 1UZ.
05-01-14, 12:34 PM
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Strut tower bars are really useless, they're more for looks than anything. If you want it to be somewhat functional then Carbing is the way to go. Other than that, just go for the one that you think looks best 
05-04-14, 12:11 AM
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05-04-14, 01:28 AM
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They do make a difference...
With a MacPherson strut suspension system where the spring and shock absorber are combined in the one suspension unit, the entire vertical suspension load is transmitted to the top of the vehicle's strut tower, unlike a double wishbone suspension where the spring and shock absorber may share the load separately. In general terms, a strut tower in a monocoque chassis is a reinforced portion of the inner wheel well and is not necessarily directly connected to the main chassis rails. For this reason there is inherent flex within the strut towers relative to the chassis rails.
A strut bar is designed to reduce this strut tower flex by tying two parallel strut towers together. This transmits the load of each strut tower during cornering which ties the two towers together and reduces chassis flex. To accomplish this effectively (especially on MacPherson strut suspensions), the bar must be rigid throughout its length.
With a MacPherson strut suspension system where the spring and shock absorber are combined in the one suspension unit, the entire vertical suspension load is transmitted to the top of the vehicle's strut tower, unlike a double wishbone suspension where the spring and shock absorber may share the load separately. In general terms, a strut tower in a monocoque chassis is a reinforced portion of the inner wheel well and is not necessarily directly connected to the main chassis rails. For this reason there is inherent flex within the strut towers relative to the chassis rails.
A strut bar is designed to reduce this strut tower flex by tying two parallel strut towers together. This transmits the load of each strut tower during cornering which ties the two towers together and reduces chassis flex. To accomplish this effectively (especially on MacPherson strut suspensions), the bar must be rigid throughout its length.
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