Strut tower brace installed

[Escape94]

So I got my strut tower brace in the mail today, a lot earlier than what they said. Anyway it was about a 10-15 minute install and I can already feel the difference it makes. Very pleased with it and it looks good too. I'd recommend this mod to anyone! Enjoy:

[Meatloafmountain]

Now I feel like a tard.

That looks great Since we acquired ours different ways, would you post a link to where you bought it?

[Escape94]

Yep here you go: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Japan-Mazda-Speed-Tribute-Ford-Escape-Maverick-DX-LX-V6-Front-Tower-Strut-Bar/121005035779?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D23929%26meid%3D8507754993241986551%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D10200%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D171092316434&rt=nc

Also here thought this isn't the one I bought: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Racing-Front-Strut-Bar-fits-Ford-Escape-3-0-2005-Upper-Tower-Brace/171092316434?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D23929%26meid%3D8507848310607940016%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D10200%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D121005035779&rt=nc

**edit fixed 2nd link

[Meatloafmountain]

I think those are the same link.

I rotated mine, which makes the sticker backwards but it clears the reservoir and the electrical connectors against the firewall. I still had to flex the wiring attached to the left strut but that's "flexible" anyway.

Enjoying the new ride feel?

[Escape94]

Fixed the second link. I was too tired to fix it the other night. I too found the wires on the drivers side a bit annoying. Yes! I love how it rides. I'm considering having the H&R lift springs installed especially considering the awesome quote I got. The strut bar would pair nicely with a 1" lift.

[MadMax]

@ Escape94 I have heard about issues with there not being much thread on the strut tower bolts to accommodate the bar, but on yours there appears to be enough. I guess different manufacturers have varying plate thicknesses accounting for the problems. I like the one you got and have been considering that same one on ebay

[TylerAxis]

@ Escape94 I have heard about issues with there not being much thread on the strut tower bolts to accommodate the bar, but on yours there appears to be enough. I guess different manufacturers have varying plate thicknesses accounting for the problems. I like the one you got and have been considering that same one on ebay

The fitment issues were with the Alutec stb. I have the Alutec one and mine fit fine with more than enough threads for a proper installation. I love the look of mine and it made a night and day difference in handling. Everything feels much tighter and doesn't roll around like it did before... Hell, my girlfriend even commented on the feel of it. lol

[tang]

The ones in the auction look a little different than the one you have. Wonder if it ended up being better or not.

[Escape94]

@ Escape94 I have heard about issues with there not being much thread on the strut tower bolts to accommodate the bar, but on yours there appears to be enough. I guess different manufacturers have varying plate thicknesses accounting for the problems. I like the one you got and have been considering that same one on ebay

You are correct. I have no worries about the nuts coming loose. This is the same one that meatloaf has. Night and day difference. Not that expensive either.

The ones in the auction look a little different than the one you have. Wonder if it ended up being better or not.

The first link is the one that I ordered. The second one is different.

[MadMax]

I went ahead and got the same one, they said it will ship Monday