Front strut bar install question

[Payback45]

What is the best way to install a front strut bar? Lift the car up, or do it with it on the ground?

[Huffer]

On the ground. You want the struts to be as they would be if the car was rolling straight, and the suspension is pre-loaded.

Flat level ground, 6 nuts and you're done in 10mins.

[tekkitan]

just installed my Cusco strut tower bar. definitely while on the ground.

[Payback45]

thanks for all the advice. I installed it a few hours ago with out a hitch. havent driven yet but we will see tomorrow if I feel a difference.

[auspex]

how does the argument stand currently for the effectiveness of front strut tower braces on subies? especially coupled w/a rear sway...

[Huffer]

btw: how does the argument stand currently for the effectiveness of front strut tower braces on subies? especially coupled w/a rear sway...

Front Strut Bar under normal circumstances = bling
Rear Sway Bar under normal circumstances = less body roll, performance

At the limit a Front Strut Bar will help - but only at the limit.

[sansMYSTi]

btw: how does the argument stand currently for the effectiveness of front strut tower braces on subies? especially coupled w/a rear sway...

Front Strut Bar under normal circumstances = bling
Rear Sway Bar under normal circumstances = less body roll, performance

At the limit a Front Strut Bar will help - but only at the limit.

I have both, and I completely agree - the strut tower bar looks nice, but only has very small effect on the driving experience. The rear swaybar however makes a huge difference.

[rougeben83]

I lifted mine up when I did it. No difference.