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04-05-2005, 04:36 PM | #1 | |
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struts
where can i find either or both front and rear strut bars
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04-05-2005, 04:43 PM | #2 | |
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Re: struts
ebay is probably the cheapest, I got the 2 for ~$125
I just did a search, and don't see any front strut bars on there right now, but there are a few rears that are between $40 and $50. http://search.ebay.com/3000gt-strut-...fkrZ1QQfromZR8 That is the same one I have. If you decide to get it and need any installation help or anything let me know.
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96 3000gt vr4 -K&N FIPK -Proboost mbc -Cusco front + rear strut bars -Greddy type-s -ATR downpipe -no cats -15Gs, 3sx aluminum pulley, FMIC, SAFC, walboro pump, EVO 560ccs, and Meth Injection Kit all waiting to go in shortly. Your 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 is the 92nd out of the 315 that were made that year. Only 21 of which are exactly identical. Last edited by Igovert500; 04-05-2005 at 05:34 PM. |
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04-05-2005, 05:41 PM | #3 | |
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Re: struts
just a week ago i got a rear strut bar in a group buy off 3si.org. shoot a PM to JonVr4 over at 3si.org and see if he's got any left or when his next group buy will be. its good quality and works great. i can now throw my rear end out almost at whim. but it also helps it stick better. i got mine for 65 shipped. that's probably about the best deal you'll find. Igovert's 40/50 dollar bars will be around 55/65 shipped.
www.mvpmotorsports.com sells a cusco rear strut bar (good brand) for fairly cheap...much cheaper than other competitors sell it for at least.
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93 3000GT base K&N | long tube headers | 3sx crank pulley| testpipe | Addco front/rear sway bars (3SX) | rear strut bar & front 3-point strut bar (by JonVr4 on 3Si) | solid motor mounts | LSD insert | KYB GR-2 struts | intrax springs | adj. control arms | ss brake lines | 16% taller 5th gear (teamrip.com) | H4 conversion | push-button start | datalogger | HKS S-AFR | PLX WB O2 coming soon: adj. cam gears | bi-xenon HID retrofit |
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04-05-2005, 09:28 PM | #4 | |
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Re: struts
Are they realy that good? I assume the rear is very visable right? How long should install for each be?
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1995 3000GT VR-4 Installed: ESP front precat eliminating downpipe, test pipe, RF-1008 K&N, Dejon tool Y pipe, 1G DSM BOV, MSD wires, Guted rear pre cat, ISSPRO EV Marine boost gauge, IPO MBC, EGR blockoffs, Palm m515 dataloger setup, NGK iridium plugs, SPEC stage II clutch 500ft/lb, 5300k HID plug and play setup. Soon:Topline Engineering ground wires. |
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04-05-2005, 10:35 PM | #5 | |
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Re: struts
Um, installation isn't that big of a deal.
The biggest problem with the front strut bar is interference with the battery. So it takes a bit of a struggle to get it to fit properly. I had to put some of hte bolt in upside-down. Also you have to remove the battery tie-down. I have yet to find a new way of tying it down...which sometimes presents issues, as my battery has a tendency to slide an inch or so under heavy braking/acceleration. The back is relatively easy to install. You have to gut the rear (pretty easy actually) and then take off the access panels, use a breaker bar as there isn't much room to get leverage, break the bolts loose, and hten put it in. Then you have to use a razor or some sort of exacto knife to cut small squares out of the rear strut access panels to accomadate the presence of the strut bar. I like the rear, the front is currently off until I get my alignment redone. Sway bars make a much more noticeable difference. But strut bars don't hurt, and they are cheap.
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96 3000gt vr4 -K&N FIPK -Proboost mbc -Cusco front + rear strut bars -Greddy type-s -ATR downpipe -no cats -15Gs, 3sx aluminum pulley, FMIC, SAFC, walboro pump, EVO 560ccs, and Meth Injection Kit all waiting to go in shortly. Your 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 is the 92nd out of the 315 that were made that year. Only 21 of which are exactly identical. |
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04-05-2005, 11:16 PM | #6 | |
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Re: struts
Yea, I need a new front sway bar, what are good options for that?
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1995 3000GT VR-4 Installed: ESP front precat eliminating downpipe, test pipe, RF-1008 K&N, Dejon tool Y pipe, 1G DSM BOV, MSD wires, Guted rear pre cat, ISSPRO EV Marine boost gauge, IPO MBC, EGR blockoffs, Palm m515 dataloger setup, NGK iridium plugs, SPEC stage II clutch 500ft/lb, 5300k HID plug and play setup. Soon:Topline Engineering ground wires. |
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04-06-2005, 08:27 AM | #7 | |
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Re: struts
addco front sway bar from 3sx.
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93 3000GT base K&N | long tube headers | 3sx crank pulley| testpipe | Addco front/rear sway bars (3SX) | rear strut bar & front 3-point strut bar (by JonVr4 on 3Si) | solid motor mounts | LSD insert | KYB GR-2 struts | intrax springs | adj. control arms | ss brake lines | 16% taller 5th gear (teamrip.com) | H4 conversion | push-button start | datalogger | HKS S-AFR | PLX WB O2 coming soon: adj. cam gears | bi-xenon HID retrofit |
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04-06-2005, 09:27 AM | #8 | |
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Re: struts
to tell you the truth i took my front sturt bar off because it put so much tension on the strunt bolts it busted one...
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