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27-10-2005, 09:16 PM
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Its gone V
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has anyone seen or heard of a strut brace for a au six???
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27-10-2005, 09:22 PM
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Nope, as far as I know they dont exist. Something about not fitting over or around the broad band manifold I think.
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27-10-2005, 09:55 PM
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No.
Falcon's don't need them. They have double wishbone suspension, or something which doesn't require them. Jap cars need them as they aren't as rigid in the front or rear. I'm sure something with more info can fill you in exactly why. |
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27-10-2005, 10:54 PM
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If a strut brace won't fit, you could always do a brace like the old mustangs - from the inner guard/shock tower to the firewall.
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27-10-2005, 11:55 PM
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or seem weld the strut tower, chassy rail and firewall cuts ... that will stuffen it out all right
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28-10-2005, 06:30 AM
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I was looking into getting one too, whiteline make one for the ef so i don't think the manifold is the problem, probably bonnet shape.
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28-10-2005, 08:15 AM
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yea this is something I have always been interested in for my AU however no one seems to make them.... Au2falcons are you sure whiteline make them for EF/EL I6's? I was under the impression all BBM falcons missed out , but i could be worng...
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28-10-2005, 09:01 AM
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Yep i'm sure, if you go to their website and look at the application guide
Ford Falcon EF-EL 6 cyl Part No. KSB510 Cheers Adrian.
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28-10-2005, 04:34 PM
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yeah, my main problem is the radiator bottle, and that it sits too flush against the shock bolts and need to lift that then continue with the rest of the head ache.
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28-10-2005, 04:53 PM
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My wifes Mazda SP20 has one from the factory but do you really need one for a street driven falcon. If it had been neccessary TickFord would have fitted the T series up with one.Plus I gather clearance might be a problem.
A good set of tyres, alginment & brakes is the go than a $100 bit of alloy. buickman |
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28-10-2005, 05:43 PM
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basically the recent the falcons dont need any strut tower bracing as they have a very strong build front end. the movement of the top strut towers of moving in or outwards is only minimal, hence there was never one developed. As for the washer bottle being in the way, that can easily be fixed, but the BBM is still in the way. strut braces can be designed to run towards the firewall if need be and may clear the intake manifold
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28-10-2005, 07:22 PM
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yeah cool i was just hoping that someone would have had an idea but since no one has made one ill leave it alone......for now
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28-10-2005, 07:38 PM
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SIKSIX , i think a custom one would be easy enough to get made up.....
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18-06-2006, 10:02 PM
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i know this is an old thread but the brace they refer to (KSB510) actualy goes from the engine mount to back of the upper control arm and braces it there instead of the "strut brace" we are all used to
See the pdf for additional info http://www.whiteline.com.au/docs/ins...181_KSB510.pdf Sorry to dig this up but i was on their site looking at radius rods and couldnt help but to notice it |
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Most of the ones i have seen or owned only fit on ea-ed or any of the utes that dont use the BBM. I had one on my ed, i think rollin has it now.
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