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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 03:30 AM
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Strut bar question

There are a ton of "cheap" front strut bars on ebay for $5 to $8. Are they any good? If not can anyone recommend a place to get one?
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 03:55 AM
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a strut bar is a strut bar, you pay for the looks... there is no proven significance in having a $100+ one...

i got mine off ebay!
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 05:20 AM
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So your telling me it actually does not stiffen the car up?
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim Sundin
So your telling me it actually does not stiffen the car up?
No he's telling you that a $180 bar doesnt work any better than a $20 bar. But they do work.
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 09:30 AM
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You'll be able to feel a difference after adding a fstb, even a cheap one. I bought one off of eBay for around $20 shipped. (I recommend one by Otto Racing; it looks good and gets the job done)
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 09:44 AM
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There is one for $25 shipped in paradox ... maybe better idea to support those who support the org ... as well, the ones on ebay will cost atleast $25 including shipping

Old Jan 10, 2005 | 10:00 AM
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I've seen them on ebay for $5. Here is the link.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33591

What do you guys think?
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 10:08 AM
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Get a rear sway bar for a real improvement.
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 10:12 AM
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Where can I get a sway bar and how much are they?

Can I get a sway bar off another car that is an improvement or is this strictly an aftermarket item?
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 10:28 AM
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Anybody have monroe sensatracs on their car?
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim Sundin
I've seen them on ebay for $5. Here is the link.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33591

What do you guys think?
There is a $18 shipping charge on this
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 11:01 AM
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How difficult is this application, I'm a noob at car mods and need to know the difficulty of this, such as needing new/longer screws or needing to have it on a lift to do this? Does anybody want to do a quick write up installation? Because I too was looking at a $14 strut bar.
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 11:06 AM
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there is a write up on this, check the stickys
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