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Steeda Rear Shock Tower Brace (79-04 All)

Steeda Rear Shock Tower Brace (79-04 All)
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    Features & Details

    • Improves Handling.
    • Reduces Chassis Flex.
    • Limits G-Loading.
    • Legendary Steeda Quality.
    • Super Strong Chromoly Steel.
    • Fits All 79-04 Mustangs.

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    Improves Handling. Reinforce your rear strut towers and improve your Mustang's handling with a Steeda rear shock tower brace. By adding a rear shock tower brace, you'll reinforce your Mustang's chassis and improve traction for better, faster, crisper handling.

    Made to Perform. Like all of Steeda's products, this shock tower brace is made to the highest standards to guarantee performance. Constructed of 4130 chromoly steel and finished with a durable zinc plate, this brace gives your trunk area a no-nonsense look.

    Perfect with Coilovers. If you're adding coilovers, high performance shocks, or an IRS rear to your Pony, a shock tower brace will help you get the most from your new suspension.

    Application. This brace is designed to fit all 79-04 Mustangs including V6, GT, Cobra, Mach 1, and Bullitt models. Note that some modifications may be required for installation.

    Note: Coupon codes cannot be applied to this product.

    Technical Notes. Some modifications and welding may be required for installation. 1979-1993 hatch back will require light trimming of factory inner quarter panel sight plugs over rear shocks. All other models will require trimming of factory inner trunk liner.

    Fitment: 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Details

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    • (1) Rear Shock Tower Brace
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    Tech Specs
    Will it fit my Mustang?
    • Bullitt - 01
    • Cobra - 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 03, 04
    • Cobra R - 93, 95, 00
    • GT - 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04
    • LX - 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93
    • Mach 1 - 03, 04
    • Other - 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86
    • V6 - 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04

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    Questions & Answers (8)

    5 Top Rated Questions

    Will this rear shock brace make a difference to me? I own a 2000 GT 4.6 convertible; I have already installed a front tower brace, an Eibach roll bar kit and new shocks. These have made a big differencein regard to handling...both strauight line and in cornering. Is the addition of the rear tower brace a bit of overkill or will I feel a difference in handling so that the cost/install is worth the effort?

    • It is not overkill if you are a driver that pushes a car to the limit. Especially since you have a convertible, the body has a lot of flex. Since you have tightened up the front you have put more strain on the rear. A tower bar on the rear is really a good thing to balance out the suspension.

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    Will it fit my 88 gt convertible has glass back window, worried if the window will hit?

    • The Steeda Rear Shock Tower Brace will work with your car but you will be required to trim some of the factory inner trunk liner.

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    I Have a 1990 GT vert and i keep reading clearance issues with the top down. Is this going to have issues with my top down?

    • The Steeda Rear Shock Tower Brace will work with your car but you will be required to trim some of the factory inner trunk liner.

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    Do these fit neatly behind the carpet in a convertible? I have a 96 convertible and was wondering if this would fit completely behind the stock partition or if trimming carpet is unavoidable

    • No they do not. You have to cut openings in the side pannals. Its a pain and looks bad if you ever take it out.

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    Will if fit with mach 1000 audio system? I have an 03 gt with the "fancy" audio system that ford installed and the amp tray runs across the trunk in what looks like the same position. Will this part fit and would it even make a difference as the trays already there?

    • If the speakers are located basically right on top of the wheel hubs, than you will have to do some measurements and research to see if you can make the modifications to make the Steeda Rear Shock Tower Brace (79-04 All) work. Otherwise, it looks as if you would have to choose one over the other.

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    3 More Questions
    will this fit a convertable i have a 1997 GT convertable. does the top get in the way? 1 answer
    What extra hardware will I need? Does it use the existing bolts, or will I have to drill and place new ones in? 3 answers
    Do you have to weld to install? 3 answers

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    Customer Reviews (28) Write a Review

    Overall Rating 4.6

    out of 5 stars

    Installation Time:Less than 1 Hour

    • Handling Improvement 4.428571 4.4
    • Fit 4.523809 4.5
    • Bang For Your Buck 4.523809 4.5



    • 5/5

      August 29, 2018

      Steeda strut bar

      This is a great product. You have to cut some of the plastic carpet back on the convertible. The one that mounts on the sides and the 2 bars in the middle that go for the backing carpet plate. It's all plastic don't worry. If you need up just cover it with some else rubber carpet cover from the part store. I felt an immediate difference on the convertible. The back end feels tons better. I did not weld in the bar just bolted it done. The difference is night and day. I have one small 8inch subwoofer box so it does not interfere with the way the box sits in the trunk.

      AbrahamA

      Year: 1998 Submodel: GT

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    • 5/5

      Installation Time: Afternoon

      July 24, 2018

      Steeda rear shock tower brace

      Well made. The weld joints are excellent and construction is tough. Highly, highly, highly recommended.

      Ridetheligthning

      Year: 2000 Submodel: GT

      Helpful (0)

    • 5/5

      Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

      May 25, 2018

      Great priduct

      Nice and stout definitely stiffens up the rear end and easy to install!

      ChefGwhite

      Year: 2003 Submodel: GT

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    • 3/5

      Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

      August 01, 2017

      It's nice looking but

      It's nice looking and well made but lower plate does not sit flush. I have about 1/4 inch gap on both ends. I can't tell if this brace has made handling improvement for tightened rear end or not since it's holding two ends of the shock bolt together only at this time. Still it's nice piece to look at when you open your trunk.

      Ryan

      Year: 1994 Submodel: Cobra

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    • 5/5

      Installation Time: Afternoon

      March 03, 2017

      1998 cobra

      Great fit! Nice and durable. Would definitely recommend.

      TylerS

      Year: 1998 Submodel: Cobra

      Helpful (2)

    • 4/5

      October 03, 2016

      2002 turbo gt

      I had to ream the holes for it to fit but once it was on i still had a gap on the sides so i only welded the top. (For side trim cuts) measure about 9 3/4 to about 10 off the back seat mark with tape. While panel is still in car this will give you center of strut.. Now measure up 3 1/2 up from floor of trunk mark with tape. Cut up to 3 1/2 then make a relief cut at the top of that, then cut and a few inches down for a perfect fit

      Schnik

      Year: 2002 Submodel: GT

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    • 5/5

      Installation Time: Afternoon

      January 25, 2016

      Proper Install for your rear brace

      This bar definitely tightened up the back end of my car but you absolutely have to weld it in to get the true desired result. Had to grind the towers to fresh metal- remove some body caulk and then jack body up off of shocks so as to not burn the lower poly shock bushings then weld up. Primed areas that were ground and welded and re-caulked the shock towers to prevent leaks. Baby is seriously stiff back there now and hooks sweet. Good luck with your install-- It took me about two hours total to complete.

      Motorhead4Ever

      Year: 1998 Submodel: GT Ashburn VA

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    • 5/5

      Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

      August 15, 2014

      significant increase in handling.

      i replaced my rear control arms two weeks prior with bushings This part completes the package Finally found some energy suspension buhings that can replace the old rubber on the inside of the trunk where this product goes Chromoly seems light and strong I drove it around and like any other part it had to be broken in and then sit properly without gaps between shock towers I recommend this product

      theonehander

      Year: 2001 Submodel: V6 California

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    • 5/5

      Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

      April 24, 2014

      Good upgrade

      Simple 10-15 minute job, good handling upgrade, must need if you like autocross or live in a rural area

      kyle94GT

      Year: 1994 Submodel: GT virginia beach, va

      Helpful (2)

    • 4/5

      Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

      March 15, 2014

      Does what it's supposed to.

      I already have a good amount of suspension work, but I found that my Eibach rear sway-bar just kept coming loose at the bushings (even using threadlock). Once I bolted this on I noticed a moderate improvement in rear-end action and i don't have to tighten the bolts on my sway-bar every 5 days anymore.

      Guywithcar

      Year: 2002 Submodel: V6

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    • 3/5

      Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

      September 17, 2013

      had to modify to fit

      The holes for the rear shocks didn't line up with the shocks when I centered it so they had to be widened, and there was a quarter inch gap on both sides where it should be touching the shock towers. Build quality is great though.

      joee

      Year: 2004 Submodel: Mach 1 nj

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    • 5/5

      Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

      July 09, 2013

      An excellent addition to improving the rear suspension dynamics

      As our mustangs (especially older ones) are known for loose rears this brace noticeably tightened up the rear flex from the top. It was high on my list when modifying the rear suspension which already included springs, struts, control arms and bushings (all but the springs were original from 97'!!). Worth the $$$ and is a rather quick/non complicated install.

      cbrcmdr

      Year: 1997 Submodel: Cobra Tampa, FL, USA

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    • 5/5

      Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

      December 15, 2012

      Freakin Awesome

      took me 5 minutes to install because I am amazing!!!

      MunsterMustang

      Year: 2000 Submodel: GT Fort Campbell, KY, USA

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    • 5/5

      Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

      December 06, 2012

      better road manners

      The biggest "handling" gain for your average street driver will be most observable going over really bad roads. I took my car on a before and after test on a particularly terrible route near my home and the rear felt much more predictable over badly maintained roads. Could not recommend more, especially considering the price!

      future9er24

      Year: 2001 Submodel: Bullitt Bay Area, CA, USA

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    • 5/5

      Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

      November 07, 2012

      good product

      Fits good. I didn't weld it, i bolted it in. Just didn't like the fact i had to cut out my plastic.lol. oh well.

      whiteyford23

      Year: 1989 Submodel: GT jersey city, nj

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    • 5/5

      Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

      July 12, 2012

      ADDED STABILITY

      Great product at a Great price. Improve handling! Tightens up the rear, especially on turns.

      AMA4ACE

      Year: 2000 Submodel: GT Brooklyn, NY

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    • 4/5

      Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

      February 21, 2012

      No more tail wag

      Super easy install, definitely reduced the tail wag. Only took about 15 minutes to install. Didn't weld in, and I can still tell a difference.

      B1uPhoenix

      Year: 1998 Submodel: V6 South Mississippi

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    • 3/5

      Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

      February 17, 2012

      Rear Shock Tower

      Didn't fit, heavy modification was required but made it fit. Very difficult to weld, but managed to get it done. Recommend it!

      DanielsMobile1

      Year: 2004 Submodel: GT Austin Texas

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    • 5/5

      Installation Time: Afternoon

      January 27, 2012

      Good for the money

      This is a good cheap way to enhance your rides handling as well as give it a trick custom look. I definitely recommend this to any one who's on a budget and still wants to do small mods to their car.

      Slaying

      Year: 2001 Submodel: V6 Pittsfield, PA

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    • 5/5

      Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

      December 08, 2011

      REAR SHOCK TOWER BRACE

      THIS PROCUCT IS A VERY NICE SET UP WITH THE FRONT STRUT TOWER BRACE. I COULD REALLY TELL A DIFFERENCE WHEN CORNERING AND JUST THE OVERALL FLEX OF THE VEHICLE. MY CAR IS ALOT TIGHTER AND I CAN ONLY IMAGINE HOW NICE IT WILL BE WHEN I PUT MY NEW LOWERING SPRINGS IN.

      RANDOG

      Year: 2003 Submodel: GT ZUMBROTA, MN

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