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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 06:42 PM
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strut tower brace for carbed car

were do I find a strut tower brace for a carbed car? im having no luck.
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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 06:48 AM
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Re: strut tower brace for carbed car

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were do I find a strut tower brace for a carbed car? im having no luck.
http://www.jegs.com/i/QA1/122/5227/1...FQjNnAodcT0A-A

The above will only work on a carbed car with the AC compressor on the pass side.

I'd advise after market strut mounts with spherical bearings before or in conjunction with the STB. If using both, it may be that some fabricating will be necessary.

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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 06:14 PM
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thank you , I always forget about jegs.
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 05:19 PM
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Re: strut tower brace for carbed car

I ordered it today. anyone think ill have an issue with linkage to the carb?
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 05:41 PM
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Re: strut tower brace for carbed car

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I ordered it today. anyone think ill have an issue with linkage to the carb?
No issues with linkage.

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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 07:31 PM
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Re: strut tower brace for carbed car

that's awesome! im surprised ive never seen another car with it on.
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 08:36 PM
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Re: strut tower brace for carbed car

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that's awesome! im surprised ive never seen another car with it on.
Check my vbGarage (shedlike icon next to my online status) for a pic.

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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 02:23 PM
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Re: strut tower brace for carbed car

I wished they made one that looks better then that I need one but I think I'm going to have one made I like the one for the TPI cars
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