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Old May 29, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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thinking about makeing my own strut bar out of some material i have laying around. can any one see a problem with doing this? i mean its just a bar right? and should i make it solid or adjustable? thanks in advanced for any input
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Old May 30, 2012 | 06:12 AM
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Should be fine as long as you use pressure treated lumber.
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Old May 30, 2012 | 06:49 AM
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Look man, it's unlikely to make any noticeable difference in handling. Have you got solid strut tops?
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Old May 30, 2012 | 08:11 AM
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Unless you're an experienced welder and have a current bar to form the base it sounds like a bad idea.

That said, I personally would like to a nice triangular strut brace made for our cars one of these days
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Old May 30, 2012 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Tibbi
That said, I personally would like to a nice triangular strut brace made for our cars one of these days




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Old May 30, 2012 | 01:09 PM
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i say go for it. if you're not an experienced welder, its a damn good way to learn. have to start somewhere.
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