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aych · 03-24-2008, 09:44 PM

like the title says, im looking for a brace. I know the lexus 250es fits, but i cant find any up here and dont feel like paying shipping of 50 to get them up here from ebay. does anyone know if any other models / cars will have them?

thanks

TBayToyotaBoy · 03-24-2008, 11:12 PM

In my research, the only brace I've found that fits the SV21 chassis is, well, the brace for the SV21 chassis (the ES250)...unless you can find an aftermarket part.

Where are you located (you said "up here")? If you can, get parts shipped to the US side of the border then go pick 'em up yourself, saving the brokerage fee charged by couriers to get parcels across the supposedly "free trade" border. All you have to pay is GST.

aych · 03-24-2008, 11:29 PM

yeah, im in Canada. but its a good 6-8 hr drive to the border. do you know if the border will hold parcels for you? or give you a call when they arrive?

TBayToyotaBoy · 03-25-2008, 10:06 AM

Most border crossings, like the one near me (Minnesota/Ontario crossing) have a border store on either side. Kind of like general stores, with duty-free sections. There is usually a "parcel service", where you can have your items shipped; they hold it for you and you just pay $2 or $3 to pick it up...

If you're that far from the border, it's probably worth it to just ship to your door...

blu_91_cam · 03-25-2008, 01:43 PM

I have one on my car that I got of ebay and it works just fine. No need for all the hassle of you trying to get an es bar shipped to the border and all. I say do away with the hasle and just get one off of ebay.

aych · 03-25-2008, 03:07 PM

i guess so, there is one shipping for 25$. i guess i just dont feel like paying 20x the price for shipping. lol

aych · 03-25-2008, 03:53 PM

if i find one that will fit the bolts on the 2 struts do i have to worry about anything else such as weight, thickness, curve etc?
or can i just bolt it on?

blu_91_cam · 03-25-2008, 05:03 PM

Mine unlike the es bar bolts to all 3. I think hood clearence is gonna be your biggest issue so I would go with a bar thats specificly made for the camry, I wouldn't risk getting a bar for cheaper that might not fit.