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10-19-2006, 08:28 PM | #1 |
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Tanabe Strut Tower Bar Install & Review [pics!]
Special thanks to John @ BulletProof for the super easy and fast transaction!
First, for the money and quality of the Tanabe Strut Bar, you can't go wrong. Everything about the kit, is straight foward and a very simple design. I choose to toss the included hardware for some 3/8" Grade 8 hardware instead. This consisted of two washers, a lock washer, bolt, and Nylock nut for each point of attachment. This also made the install much easier, as I was able to get longer bolts for the strut tower brackets, and come up from the bottom of the wheel well. The Nylock nuts give added insurance as they wont back off / loosen over time like whats included. Install is a simple 30 minutes taking your time. Tools needed; 1/4" drive rachet 3/8" drive rachet Two 6" 1/4" extensions 14mm 1/4" socket 14mm 3/8" socket 14mm wrench Remove wheels. The brackets simply bolt down into the existing two holes on top of each strut tower. Install bolts from wheel well, up into strut tower, and lock down the Tanabe bracket with a washer/lock washer/nylock nut. Repeat for other side. Using the 1/4 drive socket, extensions, and rachet here makes it easy to get around the spring & strut in the wheel well, while holding the top nut with the 14mm wrench. Tighten all four bolts down tight, and install both wheels. Once the car is settled on even ground again, slip the tie bar into the brackets. You may need to make a few adjustments on the bar ends, to line it up correctly with the holes in the brackets. Once its where it needs to be, tighten using the 3/8" 14mm socket/rachet and wrench. Finished! Go enjoy your new tighter feeling Yaris. |
10-19-2006, 09:23 PM | #2 |
Drives: Absolutely Red Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006
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Good review... like usual
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10-19-2006, 10:10 PM | #3 |
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Chris, another sweet DIY. Looking forward to the review! Whats next for you in the mod department other than the headers?
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10-19-2006, 10:52 PM | #4 |
Drives: Want a Yaris Join Date: Oct 2006
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STOOOPID question alert.
What does that bar do? Keep in mind I’m one of those rare guys that has no idea which end of a screwdriver to hold. If this is something I need can I have it installed rather inexpensively? Hays |
10-19-2006, 11:17 PM | #5 |
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Hays,
It's there to color match with his springs. You can install it for free, if you do it yourself.. or drive to NJ and Chris might be able to help you out... |
10-19-2006, 11:44 PM | #6 |
Drives: 2007 Yaris RS HB Join Date: Sep 2006
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Excellent.......Now to find some Stainless Steel and fab up my own !!!
Where is the cover off the top of your engine ???? I changed the color on mine second day I had the car. |
10-20-2006, 12:32 AM | #7 |
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Nice dark, though just a curious question.....y red? i love red dont get me wrong, i just like your perspective on it :)
For me if i had a black yaris i woulda gone with yellow....lol...i wish i had a black yaris
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10-20-2006, 02:07 AM | #8 |
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is the reason for such a large curve is just to avoid that terminal cover?
I was wanting to try an echo strut bar on the yaris but i forgot to take it off before trading in my car to find out >.< Oh and lovely looking strutbar ;) |
10-20-2006, 02:56 AM | #9 |
Drives: 2007 Yaris RS HB Join Date: Sep 2006
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MMMMMMMMM RED
Black just looks good in my eyes with a splash of Red for contrast. I just like shiny RED things......Like my Scooter |
10-20-2006, 06:19 AM | #10 |
Where'd you get the purple gloves?
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10-20-2006, 06:21 AM | #11 |
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Looks good, much more visible than the Cusco bar which bends toward the back of the car, under the dash... and this one is well color-coordinated too!
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If you didn't install your Tanabe Strut yet, send me your address, and Ill get you out the upgraded Grade 8 hardware. Whats included is a joke! |
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10-20-2006, 08:43 AM | #17 |
I use the same purple gloves when I am workng on engines at Cummins.
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10-20-2006, 10:44 AM | #18 |
They do look a lot stronger than the painter's glove I get by the bagfull at Home Depot.
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