Another Strut Tower Brace Option

[mrbigh]

Originally Posted by CBarr31

.....Anyway, for those keeping score this is the 3rd BT Tower Strut Brace that I have attempted to install in my 2006 Prius.

... I would be returning the brace and was willing to try one more time with a 4th brace. I will post again after #4 arrives and let you know if it fit or not.

Anyway, that's my update on #3. I will post again when I receive and attempt to install #4. Wish me luck .

Happy driving,
Chris

This was my solution and with no "clearance" problems. I used a Corolla aftermarket brace.
I made my Strut towers installation almost 6 months prior Brian's BT tech, offering his innovative product for sale.




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[boppo]

Originally Posted by mrbigh

This was my solution and with no "clearance" problems. I used a Corolla aftermarket brace.
I made my Strut towers installation almost 6 months prior Brian's BT tech, offering his innovative product for sale.

SWEET, where did you get it and what was the cost? Nice pics and I like this option better, looks like when you put the plastic back on it's all most invisible.




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SWEET, where did you get it and what was the cost? Nice pics and I like this option better, looks like when you put the plastic back on it's all most invisible.

[CBarr31]

Mrbigh,

It looks like that is a Megan Racing Front Upper Strut Tower Brace #MR-SB-TC001 for Corolla Model years 03-08 ... is that correct?

If so that brace can be purchased for about $70 plus shipping at a few different websites it looks like. Another added bonus is that it can be ordered in blue, red, black or silver. Of course that is somewhat meaningless since as it was pointed out earlier it will be completely hidden.

Did you have to make any modifications to the brace/car or did you just install it "right out of the box" as is? If that was the case this might be the way for me to go.

Thanks for all the help.

Chris

[boppo]

Originally Posted by CBarr31

Mrbigh,

It looks like that is a Megan Racing Front Upper Strut Tower Brace #MR-SB-TC001 for Corolla Model years 03-08 ... is that correct?

If so that brace can be purchased for about $70 plus shipping at a few different websites it looks like. Another added bonus is that it can be ordered in blue, red, black or silver. Of course that is somewhat meaningless since as it was pointed out earlier it will be completely hidden.

Did you have to make any modifications to the brace/car or did you just install it "right out of the box" as is? If that was the case this might be the way for me to go.

Thanks for all the help.

Chris

It look like the wiper assembly was removed, I wonder it that was a big job.
Thanks,

[CBarr31]

Boppo,

There is a GREAT "How to" at the beginning of the post from Gadgetdad (Lee) on how to install the BT Tower Strut Brace. Thanks Again Lee!!!! The procedure would be the same for this brace.

Boo also converted these instructions to a Microsoft Word format and posted it in Post #32 (for me) which you can download and print. Thanks to you too Boo!!!!

PriusChat ROCKS!!!!

Thanks again,
Chris

[boppo]

Originally Posted by CBarr31

Boppo,

There is a GREAT "How to" at the beginning of the post from Gadgetdad (Lee) on how to install the BT Tower Strut Brace. Thanks Again Lee!!!! The procedure would be the same for this brace.

Boo also converted these instructions to a Microsoft Word format and posted it in Post #32 (for me) which you can download and print. Thanks to you too Boo!!!!

PriusChat ROCKS!!!!

Thanks again,
Chris

Thanks for the info.

[boppo]

Originally Posted by mrbigh

This was my solution and with no "clearance" problems. I used a Corolla aftermarket brace.
I made my Strut towers installation almost 6 months prior Brian's BT tech, offering his innovative product for sale.




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How do you like the way it handles now that you have installed it?
Thanks

[FireEngineer]

Originally Posted by mrbigh

This was my solution and with no "clearance" problems. I used a Corolla aftermarket brace.
I made my Strut towers installation almost 6 months prior Brian's BT tech, offering his innovative product for sale.




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Well my friend, what is the info on this and how was the fit?

Wayne

[stellaf]

Hi,

It is such a nice stuff and I really like it. Thank you so much for sharing.


Stella

[mrbigh]

Originally Posted by FireEngineer

Well my friend, what is the info on this and how was the fit?
Wayne

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"This post was transfered from another thread as general information."
First let me tell you that I Installed this brace almost 3 years ago, so some details I do not have but I''m rolling the information I can remember.
The bar was purchased through an eBay dealer for about 55.00 and in deed, there were some color selections on the finish, I choose blue. Today days may be other options but my selection was a "Flat T6 Al Brace, more rigid and less vibration that a cylindrical tube.
CBarr31 is right, that's the merchandise information.
The 2 tower brackets: These are the most important pieces and everything plays with physical clearance with the cowl, I had install these inverted, with the adjusting bolt facing down , and shimmed the brackets with SS washers in the towers bolts, the brackets do not have to be flat on the bubble, mine are installed with an inclination toward the engine, like an slightly slant.
These brackets should be securely fasten with the original strut tower bolts, take a look at the pictures for guidance.
Then you install and fasten the connecting rod, making sure that you do not push of pull the strut towers out of their original alignment.
Re-install the cowl, the wipers assembly, the wiring harness, the plastic grill and then the wiper arms.
Having all materials on hand ( the proper size washers), will not take you more than 1 hour from start to finish.