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Old 7/13/12, 08:25 AM
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engine compartment question
I've noticed in pictures that there is a crossbar that goes from the top of one strut to the other over the 5.0 engine. When I took delivery of my 2013 gt, it didn't have that. Is that crossbar only on certain models, or did ford do away with it?
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Old 7/13/12, 01:23 PM
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I believe it is limited to the Boss 302 and Shelby Mustangs. You can get one aftermarket from American Muscle, CJ Pony parts and other Mustang websites.
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Certain option get your the strut tower brace (STB). Not sure which ones though.
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Old 7/13/12, 07:14 PM
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19 inch wheels get STB.
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I believe the strut tower brace on the GT's is part of the Brembo package.
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and convertibles......
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Here you go. This is a sticky in Suspension section. You can buy one for around $100 or so.

https://themustangsource.com/f821/do...-brace-507559/
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only comes with cars that are equipped with 19 inch wheels.
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It is only on specialty packages (i.e premium gt, boss 302, Shelby, etc...)
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Don't forget stock on GT/CS's!
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Strut Tower Brace comes on all GT's and V6's with 19" wheels, and also on all convertibles, since 2011.
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