Strut bar

[cleazy123]

Will this strut bar fit my 8g 4g64, or my 8g 6g72?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mitsubishi-94-03-Galant-OEM-EA1A-E54A-VR4-Strut-bar-JDM-/330336255205#ht_760wt_948

[qnz]

this strut bar wont work for the 8g

[cleazy123]

Man that sucks, oh well I read that the eclipse gt v6 came with one oem that would fit, I's ghat true?

[DTP]

Yes, the 3G STB bolts right up


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[cleazy123]

Where can I find one?

[DTP]

Junkyard... That's where I got mine. $9


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[cleazy123]

Nice any idea of how to word it to the yard guy without confusing him, 00-04 eclipse upper strut bar?

[DTP]

I think. Are you going to get it?


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[cleazy123]

Tried calling the junkyards....nothing. What about these?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MEGAN-FRONT-UPPER-STRUT-BAR-UP-00-05-MITSUBISHI-ECLIPSE-/160554449650?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AEclipse%7CYear%3A2000&hash=item2561ca7af2#ht_6800wt_722

Also I's this one OEM, and will either work . I noticed 1 has two holes and the other has three holes, I take it three would be better.

[cleazy123]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/00-Mitsubishi-Eclipse-Front-Strut-Tower-Bar-LKQ-/190509937573?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c5b46f3a5#ht_3600wt_980

[oakrdrs187]

I remember seeing a megan on a G on the forum.

Here you go

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MEGAN-FRONT-UPPER-STRUT-BAR-UP-00-05-MITSUBISHI-ECLIPSE-/160554449650?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AEclipse&hash=item2561ca7af2

[Rach3T8G]

00-04 Eclipse DC strut bar

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DC-SPORTS-CS-2-CS2-CARBON-STEEL-FRONT-UPPER-STRUT-BAR-/270717375261?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model:Eclipse&hash=item3f0803531d#ht_4752wt_1165

[galant1983]

i got megan racing strut bar from a 00-05 eclipse i u decide to get that dont get red cuz the shit looks pink

[oakrdrs187]

Megan FTW!!, and the money..

[cleazy123]

That's funny galant 1983, I hope u got it powdercoated or something lol

[Rach3T8G]

If you want a sturdy STB i'd suggest the OEM 3G eclipse STB or the DC STB. The megan STB's are ok but they are adjustable which defeats the purpose.

[12GaugeMule]

Hey guys sorry to drag this thread out of the grave, but what about a rear brace?
I found the front strut dc brace, but i was thinking about the back also?

[4g63lover]

You physically can't have a bar go across the rear strut towers in the galant

[Black8GV6]

you could but it would be fully custom

[Galantman03]

the galant has an enclosed deck already for the rear struts. The only thing to do really to "help" stiffen it up would be enclose the entire trunk access hole behind the seats. Not needed IMO

[12GaugeMule]

Ah ok, Thanks guys :)

Ill stick with the front lol.
Im not too much into custom fabbing, my neighbor may be able to pull it off for me but I dont wanna really delve into that atm.

[anglotrapxon]

I personally like the DC strut bar.

[RustyShackleford]

Why is the Megan STB adjustable? Maybe I am missing something but isn't the pont of a STB to add stability?

[FooseGalant]

Why is the Megan STB adjustable? Maybe I am missing something but isn't the pont of a STB to add stability?

I think it is for preloading the tension or spreading force. It you run really sticky tires (Yokohama A008, 1987 CRX SI) it will offset a lot of the lateral load on the towers.
I went with the cheesy bar style for looks.

https://drive.cox.com/application/Secure/Vault/~/Secure/Vault/xfer.dl?disposition=attachment&fileIdList=uY8YqvtpQc7JfGzr65FIwg2&EncId=BLO4dBuINoLeZcHWJyyong2

Works so well I can drive on the ceiling.

[M-Rod]

The Megan bar is adjustable because it's a universal application part. That way they can make one bar to fit multiple vehicles, whether it be a Galant, Civic, Sentra, etc.

It keeps the manufacturing costs down.

[RustyShackleford]

The Megan bar is adjustable because it's a universal application part. That way they can make one bar to fit multiple vehicles, whether it be a Galant, Civic, Sentra, etc.

It keeps the manufacturing costs down.

Ok, thanks for the clarification M-Rod. Now with that being said, does the universal/adjustable nature of the product limit its ability to perform the function of an effective STB? Since the part is secured to the vehicle at both ends wouldn't that keep the overall length of the STB the same under all driving conditions providing the desired increased stability that we all want from a STB?

[M-Rod]

It does affect the ability to perform. The bolt on each end of the bar acts as a pivot point, rendering the bar useless. The best option is the OEM 3G Eclipse strut tower bar. By design, it does not allow for any pivot points.

[RustyShackleford]

So will an aftermarket 3G Eclipse STB work? Or does it have to be OEM?

[CHICAGO_ONE]

Yes. Aftermarket will work. Just avoid the Megan type (as discussed...it's useless).

DC makes a great one or Carbing if you got the money:
http://www.wesellcarparts.com/store/Scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=1393

Remember, you want a Front Upper... the rear ones do not work for Galants

[RustyShackleford]

Awesome, thanks for the help.

[8thLS6]

I'll let others chime in, but coulda swore if you have a v6 you have less clearance for STB over the motor. I got an oem 3g and said done deal..no regrets

[RustyShackleford]

I'll let others chime in, but coulda swore if you have a v6 you have less clearance for STB over the motor. I got an oem 3g and said done deal..no regrets

So I'm assuming that you have the I4, can anyone else shed some light on this. How much did you pay for the oem 3g, and did you get it from a salvage yard?

[G-spot]

- oem 3g STB run about $25 at the scrap yard.
- DC STB will only fit i4 due to EGR clearance
- Carbing is the best STB for our i4 and v6
- Meagan STB sux arse

[8thLS6]

No my car is V6. I forgot the price I paid, but definitely no more than $50. Me knowing me, I would have left it if it was more and look for something aftermarket and more "fancy" lol. But yeah I got it at a yard.

[demond0d5]

well since the thread got drug up again...anyone know what will fit a 6g72 with the 6g74 manifold? with/without EGR

I haven't looked into them much but new that the megan was crap lol. entirely for looks, but when I get one I want something that looks better than the crappy oem eclipse one. was looking into the DC but with what pete said im a little nervous now lol



I know the carbing works with v6 + 74 mani, seen pictures of BJ with it when he was in tunerzine

[G-spot]

^ just look for a carbing

[M-Rod]

Carbing is a waste. It does nothing more than a stock 3G bar except that it costs 10 times as much.

[RedGalant2k1]

Carbing is a waste. It does nothing more than a stock 3G bar except that it costs 10 times as much.

Sure it does. The Carbing has a master cylinder stopper. It was supposed to help with improved brake pedal feel and quicker pedal response.

[M-Rod]

Key words: Supposed to.

Although the firewall is fairly thin, I highly doubt it flexes, thus negating the need for a master cylinder stopper. Especially since those of us who actually run on the track, do not use the Carbing bar.

[gtx]

As someone who had the the 3G bar for years and now has the Carbing, here's my take on this.

Both will fit a 74 mani.

3G bar is the best bang for the buck. It ran me under $100 from the dealer brand new back in the day, and it is as solid as it gets.

All that said, I actually prefer the feel from the Carbing bar. It seems to work better with the other pieces for me (coilovers, swaybar, endlinks). You would think a strut bar is a strut bar (as long as it is not from Megan) but it is different. No sane person should spend $400 on a strut bar however, that is probably why you don't see it on the track too often, it's just not money well spent. Sure as heck looks a lot better in the engine bay than the 3g bar.

[xd_01]

Ive had a Carbing for years now and to be honest its nice to knowing you have a pedal stop. I think most people want something to add a lil shine to their engine bay so they'll opt for something other then the stock 3g bar even though it may work better. I still think the adjustable ones do add a little strength because to me it works like a turnbuckle, the more you tighten the more tension it creates even though it may have a pivot point. I still agree the stock bar is more rigid and best bang for the buck.

[RedGalant2k1]

Key words: Supposed to.

Although the firewall is fairly thin, I highly doubt it flexes, thus negating the need for a master cylinder stopper. Especially since those of us who actually run on the track, do not use the Carbing bar.

As we all know the 3G Eclipse STB (when in the 3G) has two additional mounting points on the firewall to provide further strength. I agree, it is unlikely any of us, even those like you that track their cars will see a serious benefit from it. It does however look really damn cool. :)

[RustyShackleford]

Sorry to drag this out but did every 3G Eclipse come with a STB? I've found a few people in my area parting out a 3G Eclipse but they have all stated that their vehicle did not come with one. Thanks for the help!!

[Black8GV6]

you answered your own question

[RustyShackleford]

Yeah I should have explained that better. The only two people that I have talked to were not familiar with what a STB was. I had to explain that to them what the part looked like and where it was. They both sounded confused and thought I was interested in their struts. Thanks.

[Voodoo]

Pretty sure the V6 3Gs came with STBs and the 4-cyls did not