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front and rear strut tower braces...what do they do

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Old 09-16-2000, 09:40 PM
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what exactaly do these do, and are they easy to install? i only saw a FSTB for a 92 nissan maxima.
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Old 09-16-2000, 09:50 PM
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they improve handling by not allowing the strut towers to bend and flex when cornering, greatly improving handling. the front is super easy to install, but the back would be a pain to do. the seat would have to come out, etc. lots of companies make them for the front, and i think cattman makes one for the back.
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Old 09-16-2000, 09:59 PM
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yeah, cattman makes it for rear, i saw some pics for a newer max, and it was just in the trunk..looked easy enough..front strut bar, is taht easy to install, jsut 3 bolts on each side right?
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yup
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3 bolts with a torque wrench. Make sure your max is on a flat surface when you do the install. 3rd gen Max's don't need a RSTB (Rear Strut Tower Brace)

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Old 09-17-2000, 10:22 AM
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would you say that it's worth the 80$, and is it noticable?
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