Strut Bar Question - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

unioncorps · 02-08-2005, 12:01 PM

Is it worth it to buy a strut bar for my 04 corolla on eBay for about $22, after shipping? AND are the ones listed on eBay good quality??

How easy is it to install it?... is it a matter of unscrewing the bolts with a wrench and putting the bar on then retighening them?

Thanks.

Ostornadoe · 02-08-2005, 12:04 PM

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is it a matter of unscrewing the bolts with a wrench and putting the bar on then retighening them?

Yes, exactly. It is simple to install. Definately worth $22, that's not much cash at all. There are lots of arguments about this, but IMO it doesn't matter whether you get a cheap ebay bar, or a TRD bar. As long as the material it is made out of is strong, then it doesn't matter.
Plus it makes your engine look cooler

***BLUEMEANIE*** · 02-08-2005, 12:50 PM

^ Agreed.

TdotTercel · 02-08-2005, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BLUEMEANIE

^ Agreed.

ditto

My ebay strut bar should arrive thursday or friday

unioncorps · 02-08-2005, 02:26 PM

is this any good? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33591

And do the ones listed on eBay that say "03-05 Corollas" really mean just that... like will this strut bars fit exactly without any modifications?

Thanks

***BLUEMEANIE*** · 02-08-2005, 02:37 PM

Yeah, that one is fine. and, yup, "03-05 Corollas" really means just that... it will fit exactly without any modifications.

unioncorps · 02-08-2005, 04:16 PM

what tools would i need to install it?

Pineapple · 02-08-2005, 04:19 PM

Metric Sockect and wrench.

***BLUEMEANIE*** · 02-08-2005, 04:29 PM

what he said ^

Ostornadoe · 02-08-2005, 04:36 PM

^ditto

polo708 · 02-08-2005, 04:46 PM

Haha, you guys are a trip!

The cheap ones from ebay are just as good as the $150 ones as long as your not out there doing autocross for money. If thats the case you might want to dish out some cash for the TRD one. Im running the Megan Racing strut bar and have NO complaints.

unioncorps · 02-08-2005, 04:58 PM

Hey polo,

what's the measurement with the bolts... I'm asking cuz I have to pick up a Metric Sockect and wrench at lowes or something. I'm getting this strut bar: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWN%3AIT

what other things do i need to do to install it once i get it?

thanks.

polo708 · 02-08-2005, 05:17 PM

I dont really remember... I think it was a 12mm, but dont kill me if im wrong. If you really MUST know I can go out to my car and check for you.

also, you will need a set of allen wrenches if its the same model as the one I got (to tighten up the strut bar after you make the length adjustments). Its a simple install man, dont sweat it.

Ostornadoe · 02-08-2005, 09:24 PM

Just get a set of metric socket wrenches... they'll help you out in the future. I needed a large socket wrench to tighten mine down...

unioncorps · 02-09-2005, 11:03 AM

ok thanks everyone for your help.

i just ordered the strut bar so it'll be coming in a few days... now, for those of you who have strut bars on your 03+ corollas... do you need any other bars like the rear strut/sway, etc. because I was just planning to have the front strut tower bar itself?

also, how much of a difference do you guys realize or feel when having the strut bar installed? I mean I think you would feel a difference especially with cars slammed to the ground, but I just have a ~1" drop with the Eibach pro-kit.

Please let me know.

Thanks!