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AMP3D Jun 9, 2011 05:51 PM

Strut Tower Brace
 
Looking to get one to help with body roll. Anyone know of what kind of Strut tower braces i should consider? I would love to hear what you guys think

BasicConcepts Jun 9, 2011 05:57 PM

get a hollow one theres no need for all the weight of a solid one other than that there all pretty much the same

the jank Jun 9, 2011 06:36 PM

Yeah I was wondering about STBs too. From anyone's experience, how much improvement is made?

BasicConcepts Jun 9, 2011 06:38 PM

it will tie the front end together paired with subframe connectors you could take corners at crazy speeds

timmyz28 Jun 9, 2011 07:03 PM

I did just my BMR strut tower brace for like $70 before I did shock and springs and that improved my handling big time.

libertyforall1776 Jun 9, 2011 07:08 PM

First thing to do for body roll is bigger hollow sways -- looks like you have a V6 -- so get some SS sways (Front is hollow, rear is not) cheap with some poly bushings for them both. You will notice a big difference over stock.

Next get an STB, you will notice it too, cornering, U-Turns, etc. But better sways give a bigger bang for the buck in reducing body roll IMHO. Of course the STB is easier and quicker to install...

Welded SFRs are definitely worthwhile as well -- better power transfer and cornering.

Then, if you really get serious, get some better shocks like SLP Bilsteins or Koni SAs, and a Fays2 Watts Link to replace the PHB.

AMP3D Jun 10, 2011 09:28 AM

Liberty I got a question for you. A lot of STBs I have looked at are for V8 will they work for V6 as well?

je$$up97 Jun 10, 2011 09:58 AM

the thing to watch out for with stb's is V6 or v8...summit and ebay have a good selection. I'm not sure on 1998-2002 but I think the v6 and v8 are different.

3800camaro Jun 10, 2011 10:37 AM

They are different as the v8 sits lower then the v6. I was wondering that aswell but after a little research I found out why.

libertyforall1776 Jun 10, 2011 11:22 AM

Generally you need a V6 specific STB. BMR and Hotchkis have V6 versions, 6litereaterdesigns.com does custom ones. There are steel, chrome molly, and aluminum available -- left to right is heaviest to lightest.

Also, 4th Gens have no struts, just coil-over shocks...


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