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Tanabe Sustec Tower Bar

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by ucsmfu, Dec 10, 2011.

  1. ucsmfu

    ucsmfu Senior Member

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    Christmas came early for me

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    Does anyone have the DIY for this ?

    so excited to get it installed asap :)
     
    #1 ucsmfu, Dec 10, 2011
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    Dark_matter_doesn't Prius Tinkerer

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    Search on "strut tower bar" in the Gen III Mod forum. HAWAIIBUILT has great install instructions. I've got some comments/mods to his procedure in the same thread.

    If you want a block heater, get one first and install that during the STB install as well.
     
    #2 Dark_matter_doesn't, Dec 10, 2011
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    Is this one for a left hand drive Prius?
    Does it still block the brake fluid cap?
    Thx.
     
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    left hand drive
     
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    thanks, I found it, btw, in another thread i saw something about raising the car, is that true ?

    and is it necessary ?

    let me know

    thanks
     
    #5 ucsmfu, Dec 10, 2011
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    These instructions for adjusting the preload are for a Tanabe bar for a Nissan, but I would think it would be the same procedure for a Prius.

    Tanabe Sustec Front Tower Bar-S13/S14 240SX 180SX Silvia
     
    #6 cmrj, Dec 12, 2011
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    Dark_matter_doesn't Prius Tinkerer

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    I don't think it matters on a Prius, but you can try it. One tip: when you install the bar, arrange the ends such that the broad face of the bar is vertical when it's bolted up. Then rotate the bar up & to the back to tighten up the link. My bar is at about a 45 degree angle.
     
    #7 Dark_matter_doesn't, Dec 13, 2011
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