Help Cusco OS Strut Bars, Fitment Question Options

[TRD-ST204]

Does Cusco make an OS type strut bar for the GT-Four and FF drivetrain Celicas? I believe that they do and the difference between the FF strut bar and the GT-Four one is that the middle of the bar on the GT-Four version is slightly raised to compensate for the throttle body or intercooler, right? So here is what I'm thinking, GT-Four has a slightly raised hood to compensate for the raise in the strut bar, so would that strut bar fit on a non-GT-Four Celica with a stock hood with out vents? The other side of my thinking is that there is only one bar and it fits both GT-Four and FF Celicas. The reason why I'm asking all of these questions is because I want to buy a Cusco OS strut bar that is made for a GT-Four and install in my ST204. I want to know if the my stock hood clears the strut bar. Sorry, I was so elaborative, please answer any of the question above if possible, thanks.

[azian_advanced]

i have an Apex'i strut bar (very similar to Cusco) and is made for the ST205. back when i still had my oem hood, it used to rub and you'd kinda have to push hard to lock the hood. and the foam insulator of the hood left black stains on my strut bar due to the heat in the engine bay, but can be cleaned off easily.




This post has been edited by azian_advanced: Feb 27, 2007 - 9:54 AM

[TRD-ST204]

Thanks, that helps a lot!

i have an Apex'i strut bar (very similar to Cusco) and is made for the ST205. back when i still had my oem hood, it used to rub and you'd kinda have to push hard to lock the hood. and the foam insulator of the hood left black stains on my strut bar due to the heat in the engine bay, but can be cleaned off easily.

What's is the part number on your OS bar? Is it 153-540 A?

yes the strut tower bar os is raised in the middle for a 204. my st hood rubs it a tiny bit but it still fits.

This post has been edited by TRD-ST204: Feb 28, 2007 - 12:56 AM