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Revised 3rd Gen Tanabe Strut Tower Bar

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by AMCJeepMJ, Oct 3, 2018.

  1. AMCJeepMJ

    AMCJeepMJ Member

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    I did not see a thread on this, so here we go:

    Tanabe apparently has revised at some point this year the brackets for their 3rd gen Prius strut tower bar brackets, specifically the left side bracket is no longer a one-piece which blocks the fuse box; I did call Tanabe to confirm, and the rep stated it is the Plug In two piece version which supersedes the previous non-plug in version. This change was to allow access to the fuse box without having to remove the wipers and cowl.

    The left [drivers] side bracket has two bolts as shown in the image, bagged, to connect the pieces; the nuts are welded to the bracket.

    Pics attached.

    Apologies if this has already been covered.
    Revised Tanabe Prius 30 Strut Tower Brackets 1.png Revised Tanabe Prius 30 Strut Tower Brackets 2.png
     
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  2. bobzchemist

    bobzchemist Active Member

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    Does anyone know if the new brackets can be ordered separately?