anyone know where i can find a strut bar for my 03 tls? im not talking about the one in the engine bay..... it's the bar that goes from the bottom of the lower control arm and bolts to the frame under the front of the car.... if i had a diagram i could show...... oh yeah and passenger side....

 

Are you talking about the existing bar, called swaybar? or are you looking for an add on bottom strut brace bar?

 

This?




If so, contact MrHeelToe on here.

 

The lower brace

You can get it from our vendor
http://www.heeltoeauto.com/home.php?cat=1859

 

neither...... it's a straight bar that kinda has a curve to it..... it bolts to the passenger side lower control arm and runs to the FRONT of the car where it has a pointed end with threads on it..... there a place attached to the frame up front that the bar slides through and is secured in place with a nut. most parts stores called it a "strut bar" or "radius arm" but not carry it. it's a factory part not aftermarket like the brace bars shown above....

 

oh you damaged a stock part- not looking for a performance upgrade?

 

look on the acura dealer parts websites for diagram amd correct name- or call acura parts dept in your town for help

 

it's not called a strut bar then is it..

 

#6.... ROD..... simple as that.. a Rod...

 

Part# 51352-S3M-A01

its like.. $48-$60

 

#22... Strut Bar....

some idiotic parts store dude doesn't kno difference.....

 

ha... the rod is right..... bad parts store guy. thanks guys.... and just for future reference...... where are you guys getting these diagrams from?

 

no problem..... guy... haha

i'm getting it from a place......

http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.org/...catdisplay.jsp

just choose what model and stuff and simple...

 

That would be considered a radius rod.

 

yeah i think they mentioned radius "bar", but only once....

 

Not to thread jack, but is the brace the same as a strut or sway bar?

Also, is the Cusco stuff HeelToe sells any good? Don't know any one that has one and usually hear people buying the Nuespeed or Comptech or Progess.... any info is appreciated...

to the OP: what is wrong with your existing radius rod? Did it get damaged?

 

The Cusco lower brace is pretty good. People also have their Strut bar. I on the other hand have a RS*R bar. As for sway bar, the progress rear sway bar for the 3G is pretty good.

 

yeah it's salvage and took a hit to the pass front..... not real bad but guess that's the one part they didn't replace..... it's pushing the weel back about 1/8th inch..... still lines up but looks kinda funny.... doesn't look to hard to replace..... i hope..... knock knock

 

will need an alignment after- may be easier to let the alignement shop do the install for you

Cusco bars upper and lower are on my 01TL- lower bar immedialty reduces frame flex- makes for stable quick lane changes. The upper bar goes to the strut tower and tightens handling more but not as noticable as lower-

They keep the suspension mount points from moving as weight loads and transfers, so the alignment stays the same
Well worth the money- the lower should be mandatory IMO
Yes it may get dragged on sharp angles if you are lowered, it sits a little lower than the cat, but it also protects the cat by taking the scrape

 

How did you damage the sway bar above?


Tom, How long have you had the upper and lowers on your ride? Also, if I just change out the front lower and upper and leave the rear stock, would that be a problem? or should I change the sway bars for both the rear and front and leave the strut bar (front) stock? Let me know ya'lls opinion....

 

i just smashed my lower brace yesterday night..

didn't see that dip while going 30 and.. omg i flew and kapow.....

 

Raised manhole/cover @ 20mph. It hangs 2" off the ground... Think of all the things you would encounter in the road on your daily commute that are 2" high.