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    Strut bars

    what is available the only thing i know of is dc and when you can actually find them they are pretty expensive.

    what other cars strut bars will fit with little or no modifications?

    any info is appreciated
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    Re: Strut bars

    A 90-93 accord rear strut tower bar fits with a little cutting and welding.

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    Re: Strut bars

    will it fit the hatchback ?

    and what about for the front do you know of any ?

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    Re: Strut bars

    im getting a DA strut bar tonight to experiment with... i keep u updated
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    Re: Strut bars

    Quote Originally Posted by 88lxi-shortram View Post
    im getting a DA strut bar tonight to experiment with... i keep u updated
    yeah man let me know for sure thanks
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    Re: Strut bars

    they all have to be modded.. Closest is cb7 which still needs modding. I can't remember. I know I have one that I modded at my brother's place.
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    Re: Strut bars

    I just picked up the da bar and the bases are pretty close in the front . I just need to drill one hole to get it to line up with the tophat. the bar is too short but i have another bar that is longer that i will try to mount on the da bases. i gotta work tomoro so thats all i have for now
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    Re: Strut bars

    Link to the bar you bought???

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    Re: Strut bars

    the 4th gen bar fits but you need to cut and reweld the bracket to make it fit over our shock towers. for the rear also the 4th gen is the one that fits with cutting.

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    Re: Strut bars

    Quote Originally Posted by MessyHonda View Post
    the 4th gen bar fits but you need to cut and reweld the bracket to make it fit over our shock towers. for the rear also the 4th gen is the one that fits with cutting.
    does it require alot of cutting and welding or is it just light modifications ?

    and will the rears fit on a hatch ?
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    Re: Strut bars

    Got the bar on but not without major mods. and a i had to mismatch the teo bars to create one that will work for now. i felt some difference as far as cornering goes but it definitely made my steering respond better. basically the cb7 bars are our only semi easy option. but i come across strut bars all the time so ill keep playing around and maybe find an alternative. and i dnt have a link since i didnt buy the bars. they were payment for work i did on an eg and ef hatch.
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    Re: Strut bars

    so did it work with the DA bar? or what brackets did ya use...
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    Re: Strut bars

    i used one da mount on the passenger side but i had to mount it backwards to compensate for the extra long eg bar. on the drivers side i used one eg mount. they are only on there right now with one bolt holding both mounts but i plan on welding on other brackets to give more structural support... pics later
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    Re: Strut bars

    you can use a bar from a 3rd gen lude if you take the mounts, turn them a little and drill new holes. they fit perfectly. i plan on installing mine soon.
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    Re: Strut bars

    bump .... shortram did you ever get the lude bars to work ? and is it front and rear or just front?

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    Re: Strut bars

    Nope the lude bar didnt work the mounts were off set and would require to much modification.

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