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titaniumXR · 12-04-2006, 11:47 AM

I have a 2006 toyo matrix XR, I have been looking to get a dc strut bar for my trix but all i seem to find are for models 02 to 05. Does anyone know if this will fit my 06 trix with the 1zz engine? If not does anyone recommend a different kind of strut bar?

Auto · 12-04-2006, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by titaniumXR

I have a 2006 toyo matrix XR, I have been looking to get a dc strut bar for my trix but all i seem to find are for models 02 to 05. Does anyone know if this will fit my 06 trix with the 1zz engine? If not does anyone recommend a different kind of strut bar?

i have the same '06 xr. i just bought a dc strut bar about a month ago.
i bought it at a authorized aem/dc retailer and i think they gave me a '03' model.
fits perfectly. but if i remember to look when i get home after work, i'll look for my receipt. i hope i saved it

but i think all matrix's use the same dc bar. i don't think they widened the car with the same generation. just the front bumper is different from all i know.
but then again, i'm still new here.

titaniumXR · 12-04-2006, 09:45 PM

well that is what i thought. i thought the width would be the same, but no one lists anything for the 06 really its easerto find stuff for the 05 or 04 models. but let me know if you find that reciept

Auto · 12-05-2006, 12:06 AM

from my receipt, and from the aem/dc website.
Part #: CSB1402
DC strut bar for matrix

thebarber · 12-05-2006, 10:25 AM

itll fit

but fyi:

trd stb >>> dc stb

Auto · 12-05-2006, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by thebarber

itll fit

but fyi:

trd stb >>> dc stb

I agree. I just wasn't willing to pay the higher price amount for the TRD one..

but the DC bar looks just as sturdy because of how wide it is.

but the TRD uses all 3 bolts instead of 2 like the DC bar.

But I'm happy with my DC bar. Plus I bought it because I was able to get it at cost (or close to it) because I was able to get in good with the parts guy.

thebarber · 12-05-2006, 11:09 AM

i got my trd stb for 175CAD

Auto · 12-05-2006, 11:18 AM

i was able to get my dc for just under $130 us$ after tax
using the online converter i guess that's about 150 cad.
canadian...right? only been there once to toronto for a few days with family.

thebarber · 12-05-2006, 11:22 AM

yep im canadian (im about 2h west of toronto)

not a bad deal for the dc....i got my trd from the states when the exchange was about 30-35% too....i think it was about 120USD