I think this only comes in the tpi thirdgens but its a brace or rod with a whole on each end that connects the fender to the bottom windshield brace/body, right near the hinge. Sorry i dont know exact term or have a picture but if anyone has one i'd like it.

Thanks,
Timinsk

 

Those only came on 82-84/85(i think), then were discontinued as they were just another item on the car that GM could eliminate & save weight.

Considering the advances in unibody bonding, I doubt the cars lost any strength by losing it.

 

For what it's worth:

Brace, Fdr to Upr Cowl. GM 14074745. 82-92.

BTW, my LG4 was equipped with the brace. The junk yards should be full of them.

There's a second brace, if you're unaware, that you might be interested in:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...ame-strut.html

JamesC

 

So are either brace really worth it? or was it just a THOUGHT by the engineers that it might help but they realized its more money than help to have?..

 

They're found on later models as well, just an FYI. (Not just 82-85)

 

A brace is a brace--but your guess is as good as....

JamesC

 

I have both braces if you are interested. pm me your zip and email and I will send you pics and a price shipped.

As far as I look at it, they were put there for a reason and these cars flex like crazy.

Josh