Ebay front lower Strut bar?

[newdsmtnr96]

So i bought a front lower strut bar cause it was dirt cheep. I finally got it and i cant figure out where the heck this thing connects. i have researched every little key word i could think of and all i get is lower rear and Other unrelated topics. Any ways does any one know where this thing connects? I have my engine out and for like an hr i was all looking arround and nothing really indicates that it could be connected to --- . heres the thing i bought if it helps any. I also have the Top front strut bar but yea. If any one could help me out on this.. have any pics of it put on?
Newdsmtnr96

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-9...8QQihZ013QQcategoryZ33591QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Dark DSM]

There are connecting joints on the back side of this crossmember, now adjust the tie bar with the thread portions on each side to adjust properly, and if it doesnt even come close then you might have the wrong tie bar, hopefully this diagram helps.

And P.S. dont you mean lower rear strut bar. Never heard of a front lower, maybe a swaybar.

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[VelocitàPaola]

Lower front strut bars do exist, but I thought RRE was the only one who made them. It should connect somewhere on the bottom of the shock towers.

 

[newdsmtnr96]

Thanks for your help.. But i just want to point out " 95-97-99 ECLIPSE CARBON FIBER FRONT LOWER TIE STRUT BAR Item number: 230149023368 ""
I think im going to try after work to put it on the rear. Maybe thats what they ment instead of front lower.

 

[Dark DSM]

Lower front strut bars do exist, but I thought RRE was the only one who made them. It should connect somewhere on the bottom of the shock towers.

Wow you got me on that one, didnt know that. But it seems like they would a slight pain to work with. But hey if they work well then cool.

 

[vaboys2ndgen]

i've only heard of rear lower tie bars, 1st to hear about ta front one. hmm. let us know how it shapes out though!

 

[VelocitàPaola]

http://www.roadraceengineering.com/eclsuspension.htm

 

[newdsmtnr96]

Yeah that last post shows where it goes. But its not verry clear... : ) thanks for every ones help btw..

 

[Defiant]

Carbon fiber style tube. Contact paper.

There's a reason they're so seldom heard of. It's not because they're secret.

 

[dr1665]

http://www.roadraceengineering.com/eclsuspension.htm

The "Road/Race Front Lower Stress Bar?" Amazing. I've been working on a friend's GSX on and off for the last two weeks and neither of us know where that thing came from. Haha. At least the previous owner shopped the right vendors.

And to the OP, never, EVER, take anything you read on Ebay for a fact. The rule of thumb is thus: You can have it fast, cheap, or right, but you can only pick two out of three. You go that bar fast and, in your words, "cheep." It's probably scrap.

Quality chassis bracing equipment is not going to be cheap. The adapter plate between my block and AC tensioner in the Galant was made from a section of an Ebay strut tower bar. They're kinda cool to look at, but they're essentially useless. There are better things to spend your money on.

 

[Slippi84]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=&viewitem=&item=230148740797

That is for the front as I just purchased the whole set which includes the back(sperate) along with both upper struts bars. I'll let you guys know how they turn out when they come but I like the look and they're strut bars It's like saying one intake pipe is better than another. Worse case I use the uppers and call it a day.

 

[Slippi84]

Ok here's the verdict. Part looks great and all that but 1) the lower rear bar will not work with any JDM style side angled exhaust and 2) the front lower bar has a hump in it to clear the exhaust and what not in the front great but rides so low after wards that it would probably hit a speed bump or anything like that so neither ended up getting installed but both uppers were good as expected. Very subtle yet still effective, well as effective as a strut tower bar can be.