2010 strut tower brace?

smbrm · 03-05-2009, 01:38 PM

I saw a front strut tower brace on a new matrix XRS the other day. I wonder if this will fit the new 2010 Prius. I understand they have a similar chassis platform?

Boo · 03-05-2009, 02:30 PM

Unlike the Gen II Prius, I don't think there's enough room under the 2010 Prius hood for any strut tower brace, period.

**Tideland Prius** · 03-05-2009, 08:32 PM

They're not on the same chassis. The towers are hidden under the cowl. They're not as far inset as the current PRius but far enough to make installation a bit of a PITA.

**efusco** · 03-05-2009, 10:30 PM

Ditto,
guarantee it won't work. First the chassis is different, next there's almost no space for it under the hood, and third, these things are built to very precise specs so even on cars with the same chassis it's entirely possible it won't work on 2 different cars.

03-05-2009, 01:38 PM	#1
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03-05-2009, 02:30 PM	#2
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03-05-2009, 08:32 PM	#3
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03-05-2009, 10:30 PM	#4
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 17,229 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 49 Thanked 249 Times in 148 Posts Friends: 37	Re: 2010 strut tower brace? Ditto, guarantee it won't work. First the chassis is different, next there's almost no space for it under the hood, and third, these things are built to very precise specs so even on cars with the same chassis it's entirely possible it won't work on 2 different cars.

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