front strut tower bar?

[jonboy]

- is this a handling/suspension upgrade. how would i install one on a 2002 es 2.0 automatic. i know i need brackets, i plan to get a msp bar. what can i expect to feel once i install the mod.

 

[mhrebin]

you will feel the front end stiffen up a good amount. taking turns feels better and it helps alot.

installed mine few weekends ago, ill never go back. i plan on upgrading more suspension stuff to stiffen the car up. o yes.

 

[jonboy]

you will feel the front end stiffen up a good amount. taking turns feels better and it helps alot.

oooo i like the sound of this cant wait now.

i have another question. if u install lowering springs will that have a negative effect on anyother suspension part of my car

 

[mhrebin]

the installation is pretty straight forward. just bolt on and make sure everything is tightened down.

of course tons of things can be upgraded when you lower your car, well it is recommended you upgrade these parts.just to name a few, front and rear sway bar/bushings/end links ( preferebly adjustable), and most importantly the struts. some springs have more than a safe drop so your struts will go bad quicker. i recommend tokico's in any case of using lowering springs, it just helps you in the long run.

 

[illogik]

It's a great mod to tighten up the front end and even better if you've done a suspension upgrade.

I've got a pdf copy of the install instructions if you want.

These are the parts you'll need:
Strut Tower Bar BN7H-56-49X (1)
Right Side Stay BN5V-56-5CX (1)
Left Side Stay B28V-56-5DX (1)
Solenoid Bracket FS8M-18-835 (1)
10mm Flange Nuts 9994-01-003B (4)
6mm Flange Nut 9989-10-600 (2)
Actuator Bracket** BN5W-66-3AY (1) <- correction from the pdf
Actuator Bracket (Lower)** BN5W-66-3B2 (1)
Insulator** B6S7-13-349 (1)
Actuator Spacer** UE54-66-3A5 (1)
** cruise control equipped vehicles only

 

[jonboy]

It's a great mod to tighten up the front end and even better if you've done a suspension upgrade.

I've got a pdf copy of the install instructions if you want.

ye Man id really like to take a look at them if u wouldnt mind

 

[illogik]

Sure - pm me your email.

 

[jonboy]

Sure - pm me your email.

jrstocka@bloomu.edu

 

[benjpi]

Thanks for the parts list! I've got a bar sitting in the garage that I haven't installed yet since I didn't want to cut up the stock bracket for the solenoid. This will help alot!

Ben

 

[KrayzieFox]

I have a bar for sale in case someone is interested. Follow the link in my sig.

 

[sephiroth]

If you've got cruise control, you'll need the mounting hardware anyway, but a lot of people swear by using an aftermarket strut bar instead of the stock one. Since the stock bar does stiffen up the front by a lot vs none at all, but it still does flex quiet a bit vs something like a GT spec bar.

 

[PROZERO-3]

Do you happen to know how much the brackets cost alone from the factory for the strut bar

 

[jeg0024]

I did this a few months ago and I wont ever go back to not having one either. I can take turns so much faster now with less effort, I love the feel of the front end with the strut bar. Its gonna be even better when I get this thing lowerd Oh, and its a real easy install.

 

[jeg0024]

If you've got cruise control, you'll need the mounting hardware anyway, but a lot of people swear by using an aftermarket strut bar instead of the stock one. Since the stock bar does stiffen up the front by a lot vs none at all, but it still does flex quiet a bit vs something like a GT spec bar.

Ive acually heard of people going back to stock after having a GT spec bar, they all do the same thing anyways so I guess its just a personal opinion.

 

[krisl_29]

I never noticed the difference until I took it off, a lot less control during turning

 

[jeg0024]

I never noticed the difference until I took it off, a lot less control during turning

Your selling one arent you? Did you get something else instead?

 

[krisl_29]

Your selling one arent you? Did you get something else instead?

No, just need the money, but I think I'm going to put it back, now that I felt the difference...

 

[jeg0024]

No, just need the money, but I think I'm going to put it back, now that I felt the difference...

Yeah, I dont know how I ever made it my first 50k without it lol.

 

[jomoyo069]

whre do u get the cruise control brackets from? how much are they?

 

[jeg0024]

whre do u get the cruise control brackets from? how much are they?

There not much, I think they have them at the dealer for cheap. Unless someone around here has one.