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2017 Prime - where to find strut tower bar

Discussion in 'Prime Accessories and Modifications' started by Thomas O'Connor, Jan 11, 2021.

  1. Thomas O'Connor

    Thomas O'Connor New Member

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    I'm looking to buy a strut tower bar that fits a 2017 Prime - who sells one?
     
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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    You could also look for the Gen 4 as the width between the front strut towers should be identical.

    If @HAWAIIANBUILT is still around, he could point you to a place.
     
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    I emailed Cusco and they said it is difficult to put a strut tower bar on because of minimal amount of room
     

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    Anyone use this type of bar before? it doesnt go directly over the struts, not sure how well it works?
     

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    Those look more like body braces.

    You can go with MEG@TW stabiliser bars if you want bracing (It's underbody braces) instead of tower braces.
     
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    I have a 2019 non-Prime. I have the Cusco "strut" bar. I don't know why they call it that since it doesn't connect to the struts at all. If you want to get a real strut bar, I believe only Hardrace makes one. I have the Hardrace strut bar on my car as well (ignore the Cusco logos on the upper and lower bar. Had extra stickers and threw them on). Bottom brace is a Hardrace radiator brace 20200207_183255.jpeg 20200207_183111.jpeg

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    no one sells one.
    the mounting points are physically there but there are some major differences between the headlight assembly locations.
    I purchased a set for the non prime model and had to cut and reweld the brackets as well as trim them to fit under the LED headlights.
     
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    That radiator and upper brace make any difference?
     
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    Did you get the engine chassis brace or the strut tower brace? I want to get the strut tower brace. Just seeing how much I have to cut and weld.