busta Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 Such as... https://lmr.com/item/LRS-STCBB20B/mustang-rear-shock-tower-brace-single-bar-79-04 I initially had read that these were nothing but gimmicks when they were first released as the rear shock towers have virtually no lateral movement.. But more and more looking through build threads I'm seeing that people are installing these. Is it more likely that people are putting these in just because they are inexpensive from the "well it can't hurt anything" standpoint? Or do people actually "feel" that there is any benefit to them? I've pissed away $40 on more useless things in my life - just curious what your thoughts are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 ive always heard the addage, use it if you have coilovers in the rear. a lot of "WASTE OF MONEY!", but im under the impression it cant hurt, and i feel the same way, ive spent $40 on worse shit. lol if anything it looks neat back there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttocs Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 I installed it with a "more better/can't hurt" idea as well. I am not sure how often I hope to drive it to the point that it would be needed but I do plan on driving it to that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
410sn95 Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 Not sure what all you have done for suspension but I would save my money and get suspension components that are proven to improve on the quadrabind before getting a rear tower brace. IE. subframe connectors, lower control arms, panhard bar, tq arm, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busta Posted January 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 Thanks for the info guys. I recently installed Steeda springs, Bilstein struts/shocks on all corners and the Steeda bumpsteer adjustable tie rod ends. As far as chassis stiffening I've only installed the MM STB. Full length SFC's are definitely on my agenda I've installed them on my previous 3 SN95's and they make a huge difference. My thoughts now that I already have the Bilsteins are to purchase the MM coil-over conversion kit along with the CC plates. I've also been contemplating at the same time pulling my A-arms and installing some new bushings and balljoints as well. I would like the front end to feel "tighter" if that makes sense. Currently it's a bit sloppy but I haven't aligned or driven it since replacing the tie rod ends either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Save your money. Its a complete waist and will accomplish nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 I was going to use one...Just to hang an air tank on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prokiller Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 i'm with Rich. it's a waste of funds that could go towards other more meaningful upgrades. subframes are double the cost, but have more than quadruple the benefits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeahloh95 Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 I have one but it was going to be a place to hang my fire extinguisher oh and mine is carbon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busta Posted February 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 Thanks guys. Full Length SFC's are definitely first on the list as far as chassis improvements go. My next two things will be new steering rack bushings and sway bar end links up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
