Posted October 13, 201212 yr comment_404106 I'm looking to add a Strut Bar to my car and looking for help the best one made for a 78. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/44660-who-makes-the-best-strut-bar/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 14, 201212 yr comment_404148 Best is really relative. Things to look for..How easy is removal (for valve adjustments and the like)how much clearance does it provide for your wires and accessoriesOther than that, you are putting a straight tube in tension. They will all be strong enough to do the job in tension. So strength is about equal to all of them. So get what is easy to work around and what looks good. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/44660-who-makes-the-best-strut-bar/#findComment-404148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 14, 201212 yr comment_404174 A triangular set-up is better than a straight bar but adds some complexity to installation and removal. Have someone build you one. For the front go from the struts mounts back to the firewall and for the rear add an angles piece to one side of the strut tower up to the bar itself. A roll bar would do all this instead. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/44660-who-makes-the-best-strut-bar/#findComment-404174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 15, 201212 yr comment_404240 I had a hood clearance issue with the strut bar from MSA. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/44660-who-makes-the-best-strut-bar/#findComment-404240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 15, 201212 yr Author comment_404307 Frank this is the one you had clearance issue with.http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/PSDC03/23-4201 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/44660-who-makes-the-best-strut-bar/#findComment-404307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 15, 201212 yr comment_404325 Yep, sure is. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/44660-who-makes-the-best-strut-bar/#findComment-404325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 16, 201212 yr comment_404348 I have the same bar and it fits fine. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/44660-who-makes-the-best-strut-bar/#findComment-404348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 16, 201212 yr comment_404356 Kameari carbon bar. Or even the RS Start bar. Be prepared to spend!Cusco makes one. Great price and looks good. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/44660-who-makes-the-best-strut-bar/#findComment-404356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 16, 201212 yr comment_404376 This one was built after some finite element analysis of the S30 chassis. Allowed an increase in front spring rate of up to 100 lb. in. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/44660-who-makes-the-best-strut-bar/#findComment-404376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 16, 201212 yr comment_404378 John, Is the back of the firewall tied into the knee bar of the cage on the other side of the strut bars in your photo above? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/44660-who-makes-the-best-strut-bar/#findComment-404378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 16, 201212 yr comment_404383 No. Not needed for my application. The cowl box is a triangle with the base of the triangle at the firewall. The center mount plate spans the base of that triangle. It very strong right there. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/44660-who-makes-the-best-strut-bar/#findComment-404383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 17, 201212 yr comment_404424 I recently installed a Cusco bar that I bought from Amazon for just under $200. I was also concerned about fitment, but no problems at all. Looks great and actually makes a difference even in moderate driving. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/44660-who-makes-the-best-strut-bar/#findComment-404424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm looking to add a Strut Bar to my car and looking for help the best one made for a 78.
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