Hey guys, built my own rear strut tower brace over the weekend it came out great. I was not impressed on what it is avail today due to the mounting locations and design (side of struts, higher then the strut mount and fac steel at mounting location is only 18ga). Mine is installed right at the strut mount location and the steel there is 3x times thicker then where the other guys mounts theirs at. I made the brackets out of 1/4in thick steel, non-sleeved Heim joints are 3/4 in thick (rated at 12000 psi) and the steel tube is 1in diameter and 1/8th in thick. Overbuilt? yes but why the **** not. All hardware is Grade 8. I am happy with the results and feel a difference in driving. Especially when driven over dips in the road and turns. The car feels more solid and has a firmer feel to it. My next project is to built a front strut bar that is mounted directly to the strut towers. Will not interfere with the struts whatsoever. I am not knocking anyone or saying mine is better I just prefer it this way and that's why I built it.
comments? suggestions? Questions?
comments? suggestions? Questions?
I am hoping to finally finish my stereo next week, some wiring to do and ready to tune!
