Strut Bar recommendations ???
12-19-2004, 11:16 AM
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whoa, i didnt know the cf jic one fit...i thought u could only use the crawford one or the stillen one.
so only the jic cf one fits? how about the aluminun jic one?
so only the jic cf one fits? how about the aluminun jic one?
12-20-2004, 08:01 AM
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No, the JIC won't fit, at least not from what I've seen. The JIC one is flatter than stock, but wider, and gets in the way still. I'm not sure if you can space the strut bar up a little and clear?????
(with washers or what not)
(with washers or what not)
12-20-2004, 03:01 PM
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No, the JIC won't fit, at least not from what I've seen. The JIC one is flatter than stock, but wider, and gets in the way still. I'm not sure if you can space the strut bar up a little and clear?????
(with washers or what not)
No, the JIC won't fit, at least not from what I've seen. The JIC one is flatter than stock, but wider, and gets in the way still. I'm not sure if you can space the strut bar up a little and clear?????
(with washers or what not)
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12-22-2004, 10:59 AM
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The design of the Crawford strut bar isn't really good because of the brackets they use to move the strut mounts forward. This design will flex at the mounts and would not add very much torsional rigidity. I suppose it's better than not having anything, but just don't expect it do much.
12-22-2004, 01:39 PM
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Originally posted by spf4000
The design of the Crawford strut bar isn't really good because of the brackets they use to move the strut mounts forward. This design will flex at the mounts and would not add very much torsional rigidity. I suppose it's better than not having anything, but just don't expect it do much.
The design of the Crawford strut bar isn't really good because of the brackets they use to move the strut mounts forward. This design will flex at the mounts and would not add very much torsional rigidity. I suppose it's better than not having anything, but just don't expect it do much.
He was able to put it on the new car that replaced this one!
12-22-2004, 01:41 PM
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Originally posted by spf4000
The design of the Crawford strut bar isn't really good because of the brackets they use to move the strut mounts forward. This design will flex at the mounts and would not add very much torsional rigidity. I suppose it's better than not having anything, but just don't expect it do much.
The design of the Crawford strut bar isn't really good because of the brackets they use to move the strut mounts forward. This design will flex at the mounts and would not add very much torsional rigidity. I suppose it's better than not having anything, but just don't expect it do much.
With our design the "mounts" will not flex. Had a thinner guage of steel been used, it may have been more likely. However the design is using thicker parts than even stock!
Did you notice the stock bar already has an expansive curve in it? Yikes! Talk about a structional flaw!
This is high-school physics, which is stronger... a straight bar or a bent?
If anyone is in the area, feel free to come down to the shop and take a look yourself.
12-22-2004, 01:51 PM
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Originally posted by PhoenixINX
FYI, our bar vs the stock is actually stiffer.
With our design the "mounts" will not flex. Had a thinner guage of steel been used, it may have been more likely. However the design is using thicker parts than even stock!
Did you notice the stock bar already has an expansive curve in it? Yikes! Talk about a structional flaw!
This is high-school physics, which is stronger... a straight bar or a bent?
If anyone is in the area, feel free to come down to the shop and take a look yourself.
FYI, our bar vs the stock is actually stiffer.
With our design the "mounts" will not flex. Had a thinner guage of steel been used, it may have been more likely. However the design is using thicker parts than even stock!
Did you notice the stock bar already has an expansive curve in it? Yikes! Talk about a structional flaw!
This is high-school physics, which is stronger... a straight bar or a bent?
If anyone is in the area, feel free to come down to the shop and take a look yourself.
12-22-2004, 02:42 PM
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Originally posted by teh215
You know this argument is going to go on forever until you put both in something that can measure the "crush resistance" of both and prove it. I tend to believe that yours is stronger though...
You know this argument is going to go on forever until you put both in something that can measure the "crush resistance" of both and prove it. I tend to believe that yours is stronger though...
Our bar held past 10k psi, however the OEM started bending at far less.
12-22-2004, 08:02 PM
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I had the Crawford bar before I installed the Vortech. It touched the hood and made marks. I have looked at other people's hoods and they all had marks from the Crawford bar as well.
I had the Crawford bar before I installed the Vortech. It touched the hood and made marks. I have looked at other people's hoods and they all had marks from the Crawford bar as well.