Looking to buy a strut bar, looking for somme insight into who to get one from
04-24-2012, 06:31 PM
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Well i had a guy on here that was gonna give me that umi strut bar for 64 and the second i told him to send me the paypal request he sayss someone ellse bought it. So now im back to square one. Dont suppose anyone has one layin around? Lol
04-24-2012, 06:45 PM
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Anyone using founderss or j&m that actually noticed it stiffen the steering or smooth anything out or are those two basically just dress up. I want it to look good and actually have some functionality out of it too
04-24-2012, 08:08 PM
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I disagree. My strut tower brace allows me to make quick, asshat-like lane changes at 70 miles an hour with more control.
04-25-2012, 09:27 AM
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Hey guys. Sorry for the late reply. We've been prepping cars for Carlisle, PA.
The CrMo version does save around half a pound (one wall thickness thinner on the tubing).
Fitment is usually great but we have to be careful when using non-standard intakes.
There's always the brace-or-not-to-brace question but there's no doubt it's one of the first mods many of us do when beginning the hot rod journey. At the very least they make a good way to support the engine when installing a UMI k-member...
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The CrMo version does save around half a pound (one wall thickness thinner on the tubing).
Fitment is usually great but we have to be careful when using non-standard intakes.
There's always the brace-or-not-to-brace question but there's no doubt it's one of the first mods many of us do when beginning the hot rod journey. At the very least they make a good way to support the engine when installing a UMI k-member...
ramey
04-25-2012, 11:16 AM
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I wouldn't say there's a HUGE difference in handling when you install a STB, but I honestly think my steering firmed up.
04-30-2012, 02:10 PM
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Just kidding.
Has anyone ever measured across the fenders for movement?
Seems like all the front end stress is applied to the K-member before transferring. I don't see a case for stress flexing that area. Anyone got any science on this?
