Will a removed strut tower bar be a problem?
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Will a removed strut tower bar be a problem?
I have a 2010 GT Convertible and planning on getting the Shaker system.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/cdc-shaker-10gt.html
If I remove the strut tower bar to install it will this cause problems with my suspension down the road like wearing tires and things of that nature.
I plan on getting this but do not have the money to buy both at the same time.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/whitel...race-0510.html
http://www.americanmuscle.com/cdc-shaker-10gt.html
If I remove the strut tower bar to install it will this cause problems with my suspension down the road like wearing tires and things of that nature.
I plan on getting this but do not have the money to buy both at the same time.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/whitel...race-0510.html
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I have a 2010 GT Convertible and planning on getting the Shaker system.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/cdc-shaker-10gt.html
If I remove the strut tower bar to install it will this cause problems with my suspension down the road like wearing tires and things of that nature.
I plan on getting this but do not have the money to buy both at the same time.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/whitel...race-0510.html
http://www.americanmuscle.com/cdc-shaker-10gt.html
If I remove the strut tower bar to install it will this cause problems with my suspension down the road like wearing tires and things of that nature.
I plan on getting this but do not have the money to buy both at the same time.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/whitel...race-0510.html
You can definitely run the Whiteline brace with that set up. You won't have any issues if you remove the strut tower brace!
Hope this helps!
-Dan
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I am getting two different answers here. Can I get more details to support your comments? I will not do anything to harm the suspension of my car for just looks and a minimal performance gain.
Last edited by SpeedCostsMoney; 2/4/14 at 11:42 AM.
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Sounds like some of you guys feel you are better automotive engineers than the ones at Ford. I suspect there was a reason they put strut tower braces on all convertibles and some of the other Mustangs (I can't recall which ones off hand). I can't imagine they put them on just for looks.
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Yes but there is a difference between a slight performance gain and a key component to the suspension geometry, if that is case I will save and get the below.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/whitel...race-0510.html
Then I will not have to worry about it. My question is the shock tower brace a key component since it is a convertible because I know that most coupes did not come with one?
http://www.americanmuscle.com/whitel...race-0510.html
Then I will not have to worry about it. My question is the shock tower brace a key component since it is a convertible because I know that most coupes did not come with one?
Sounds like some of you guys feel you are better automotive engineers than the ones at Ford. I suspect there was a reason they put strut tower braces on all convertibles and some of the other Mustangs (I can't recall which ones off hand). I can't imagine they put them on just for looks.
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Deysha, can you help with this question?
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I have the same bar on my coupe. I have the optional 19" wheels. I seem to recall that it was there to help in the management of the suspension because of the extra weight from those wheels.
I haven't seen any in-depth explanations that talk about the torsional rigidity changes might upset the suspension. However, the Boss 302 used this same piece, and the '11 GTs and up use a strut tower brace as well.
For cruising, like posted above, it might be OK without it.
I haven't seen any in-depth explanations that talk about the torsional rigidity changes might upset the suspension. However, the Boss 302 used this same piece, and the '11 GTs and up use a strut tower brace as well.
For cruising, like posted above, it might be OK without it.
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