fastnfurious Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 guys, just bought the above item and plan to install it soon. questions: 1. do i need to remove that black metal round ring (came with factory Supra) attached to the top of the front shock (secured by 3 nuts) before installing the CUSCO front strut bar? 2. was thinking of getting the CUSCO rear strut bar as well but was told by many it's not necessary since factory Supra already has some kinda rear strut plate in place? hope you guys could advise soonest, thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I left the strut rings on, could take them off i suppose. The rear of the supra pretty much has a standard strut brace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastnfurious Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 thanks for the prompt reply Ric, much appreciated. with the strut rings on, you've no issue closing the hood cover and fully tightening the bolts? do you've any hood scoop in place, like my UK-spec? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I also left the rings on and had no issues. Agreed that no rear brace is needed, its braced as stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 thanks for the prompt reply Ric, much appreciated. with the strut rings on, you've no issue closing the hood cover and fully tightening the bolts? do you've any hood scoop in place, like my UK-spec? No issues, i have the Carbing brace, it's pretty tall already. no scoop though. Try it, see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastnfurious Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 wow! you guys are just awesome... will give it a try soon, thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 The back metal strut top rings aren't flat, which means the strutbrace won't sit flush. I don't know how much difference that will make. But the brace will do the job the rings were doing, so they might as well come off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastnfurious Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 ohhh... lemme take a closer look once i get my hands dirty, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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