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A strut brace, a.k.a. strut tower brace or strut bar, is a simple bar bolted to the top of two opposing strut towers. It ties them together to form a more rigid single unit. It is often found as standard equipment on higher-end vehicles. A car's strut towers normally flex during hard cornering or when hitting a bump, some say up to a quarter of an inch. This flexing can cause traction loss as well as some rattles. The strut tower brace distributes the pressure applied to one strut tower to both towers keeping the suspension settings the way the engineers designed them. This should improve handling, tire wear and metal fatigue is minimized in the strut tower portion. When asked about suspension modifications, Larry Nissen (a BMW Tech) said. "I would start with a good strut brace, it may help the handling a little now but where you will get your money back is three years down the road when your car is still as tight as it is now".
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How do you install front strut brace on a 1995 e36 BMW?
Kep car on ground. Just undo the bolts on top of the struts (not middle one). Bolt strut brace ends on using these bolts. The add the bar and make sure its tightly adjusted with not movement.
Citroen C4 Knocking sound from undercarriage when turning?
CV joints or strut brace is loose
What is the horizontal brace between two queen posts?
STRAINING BEAMThe correct answer is "Straining Beam". It is mistakenly answered as the "strut". Strut is the diagonal brace, that supports between or at the outer side of the "Queen Post". It is also diagonal and not horizontal support.Additional details will be shown in the related link.
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Change front strut on 1995 Oldsmobile cutlass supreme?
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Whats the procedure for replacing a 2002 Buick Lesabre front strut.?
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You must remove the wheel/tire in order to remove the front strut.
How many control arms are used with each front MacPherson strut assembly?
One lower control arm for each front strut.
How do you install a front strut bar on a 2001 gtp?
If the Strut Bar is a GM Performance Parts Strut Bar then you have to purchase a set of end brackets. The same front strut bar can be mounted to the rear with a set of rear strut brackets. http://drcustomparts.com/HomePage.htm More info at w-body.com
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there is a fatty that comes and does it
How do you staightnen my own teeth in the front?
To straighten your teeth in the front I suggest you visit your local or current dentist and suggest a retainer brace or a full on brace.
How many engine mounts does a 95 Cavalier have?
There is one on the front passenger side and a torque strut on the front. The torque strut acts like a motor mount.
