Tuning Lower front Strut Brace

[dodihob]

Hi, I have a chance to get a sporting lower front strut brace, will it fit on a 5dr?

I could possibly get an upper front strut brace as well, but I don't believe I can get back braces (upper & lower) here in Israel for a good price, only by special order
so the question is will it improve anything on its own? (the lower front)
and will it be ok to install only front (upper & lower) strut braces, and well it give good results?
Thanks very much for the help!
hope I was clear
Eran

 

[DaveMcT]

The body shell is stronger underneath so if fitting only one strut brace, the top one gives the most benefit. I am sure it is best to fit top and bottom braces.

Does the bottom brace affect road clearances? On rough roads you may need a bash plate. I believe these can serve as a lower suspension brace.

The rear braces are less common and will affect boot space.

 

[Moosey]

The rear braces are less common and will affect boot space.

A rear brace won't do anything for a car with a trailing arm, torsion beam or radius axle suspension. It will only help on cars that have an upright rear suspension, like independant rear, MacPherson strut, etc.

 

[DaveMcT]

But the shocks still go into the body so an all out rally prep would use a top strut brace.
Pointless on a road car.