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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 06:39 AM
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Rear Strut Tower Bar?

Any idea where I can find a Rear Strut Tower Bar for an '02 Max? Finally ready to change out the rear struts after 180k miles and I'd like to install but can't find one anywhere?
Old Feb 21, 2015 | 08:40 AM
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I had one for my 4th gen from Stillen. I think they also made one for the 5th gen, but that was a while ago. You would have to look for someone selling their used one.
Old Feb 21, 2015 | 08:59 AM
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Stillen has one.

http://www.stillen.com/product/strut...7540-7204.html

Old Feb 21, 2015 | 09:04 AM
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There it is!

I had looked before & didn't see them. I had a 5th gen too.
Old Feb 21, 2015 | 09:51 PM
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It doesn't do anything actually...it just looks pretty...
Old Feb 21, 2015 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Genes1s
It doesn't do anything actually...it just looks pretty...


Old Feb 22, 2015 | 12:02 AM
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I have this (made one myself) along with every other chassis braces known to man. Unless you have it on a track car, I don't think you can see any different for road car.

The FSTB helps the turn in better, but sway bar and bushing will help much more. The best handling mod is RSB, Lower Tie Brace, Bushings, good dampener and stiffer springs, and sub frame brace. Oh ya...and nice sticky tires too.
Old Feb 22, 2015 | 03:44 PM
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if you're in Canada I can sell you mine if you cant find any. But if you're in the states dont bother lol
Old Feb 25, 2015 | 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Genes1s
It doesn't do anything actually...it just looks pretty...


General concensus is that an RSTB isn't worth the money/effort. The benefits are VERY marginal.
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