Where to get a Whiteline Strut Tower? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

haux · 12-03-2009, 11:00 PM

I think I'd like to get a front strut brace/tower/bar.

It looks like TRD is out of the question, 'cause they don't make 'em anymore for this year. I can't really sit around and wait for a used one to pop up somewhere. It's either now or... WAY later.

So I guess I'd rather just get a Whiteline now and get it over with, unless one of you has a TRD in which case I'LL TAKE IT NOW!

Going through Whiteline's website, we're talkin' 175.88 + 80 shipping to the US. It doesn't sound appealing, considering my Whiteline rear swaybar was like 140 and it looks more expensive than the the cheapo aluminum strut bar.

Anyone know of a good/cheaper place to get it from?

Chris Crash · 12-03-2009, 11:30 PM

find a whiteline on ebay.

i saw a trd one the other day.

haux · 12-03-2009, 11:45 PM

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find a whiteline on ebay.

i saw a trd one the other day.

There ARE both TRD and Whiteline strut bars on eBay, yes, but not one specific to this gen, or more specifically, a 2000 I4 Camry.

Going by Whiteline's website, I'd need part no. KSB508.

'_' · 12-04-2009, 12:47 AM

I have the TRD strut bar and rear sway bar. I'd be willing to take them off my car and ship them if the price is right

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But really, I've seen a bunch of them pop up here on TN and over on SG. Shouldn't be too hard to find one and you probably won't have to wait long before another one is for sale.

Chris Crash · 12-04-2009, 12:51 AM

I saw a gen 4 trd one the other day, just couldn't afford it. hahah

haux · 12-04-2009, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by '_'

I have the TRD strut bar and rear sway bar. I'd be willing to take them off my car and ship them if the price is right

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Low on cash?

'_' · 12-04-2009, 12:57 AM

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I saw a gen 4 trd one the other day, just couldn't afford it. hahah

How much? I've seen several used ones listed for $100 plus shipping.

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Low on cash?

Not really, my parents won't let me spend any more of my money on the car. I really want a set of Tein SS coilovers to complete my setup though.

haux · 12-04-2009, 01:06 AM

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Not really, my parents won't let me spend any more of my money on the car. I really want a set of Tein SS coilovers to complete my setup though.

But if you lost your TRD strut bar then wouldn't your setup be lacking? o:

'_' · 12-04-2009, 01:15 AM

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But if you lost your TRD strut bar then wouldn't your setup be lacking? o:

Yes, but hopefully the price I'd sell it for would cover the cost of a new one

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whip_cracker · 12-04-2009, 05:46 PM

The Whiteline bars are quite nice. If you can get one, go for it. I doubt you'll see any difference between the TRD one and the Whiteline one.

If Whiteline made one for the 3VZ or 1MZ... I'd be sooo stoked right about now!

'_' · 12-04-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by whip_cracker

The Whiteline bars are quite nice. If you can get one, go for it. I doubt you'll see any difference between the TRD one and the Whiteline one.

If Whiteline made one for the 3VZ or 1MZ... I'd be sooo stoked right about now!

One thing I like about the TRD over the Whiteline is that it actually wraps around the entire strut tower. I'm not entirely sure, but I think the Whiteline only mounts under 2 of 3 bolts. I also prefer having the TRD parts