Fitting Rear Strut Brace!?

[Jimmy S]

OK... Got a rear strut brace that I need to test fit for Rob!

Has anyone fitted a rear strut brace on the MY07+?

It appears that the location of the strut tops is different to previous models and must be hidden somewhere in the boot?

[tangcla]

I don't think the fitment location is different from MY04-09.

It's behind the trim piece... you have to cut a section of it away.

Here's mine on an MY04.

[Jimmy S]

Ah ok... thanks for that Clarence... I'm too used to Impreza's!

So do you need to remove the entire side trims from the boot? whats the easiest way to go about it all?

[teK--]

Hey that looks sweet Tangcla; is that a CUSCO and did you notice much difference after fitment?

I haven't had the chance to give my Liberty a hard drive yet so not sure how flexy the rear ends on these cars are. I would also think that the undercarriage brace would make a good match with the strut brace.

[tangcla]

Ah ok... thanks for that Clarence... I'm too used to Impreza's!

So do you need to remove the entire side trims from the boot? whats the easiest way to go about it all?

I went in from the boot, unclipped the trim from the bottom and flexed it up, there's JUST enough room to get to it without taking the whole trim off. Then I just guestimated and cut where I think it should be - sadly I miscalculated on one side
In hindsight, might be easier just to take the rear seat back off and go that way.

Hey that looks sweet Tangcla; is that a CUSCO and did you notice much difference after fitment?

Yes it's a Cusco OS strut brace. I can't say it made a huge difference, I would consider selling it but there's not much point. It would be great with the rear lower arm bar indeed... I should have kept it and not sold it off

[Jimmy S]

You can't get at it from the seat side... at least not in the MY07 as there is a panel in the way..?

Unless I remove that panel... hmmm... further investigation required... at least I know where it will go now... just need to find a good way of getting at it!

[tangcla]

You can't get at it from the seat side... at least not in the MY07 as there is a panel in the way..?

Unless I remove that panel... hmmm... further investigation required... at least I know where it will go now... just need to find a good way of getting at it!

I bleieve the seat and the trim is the same for all MY04 to MY09. The trim piece is one of those hard plastic, faux-fabric ones.

[Jimmy S]

Yep... all sorted... had to sorta jam the bar on, but she's all on there now... Just need to trim the floor carpet!

Couple of pics..

Once I got the bar to fit, still with the rear seat out but half of the backing trim back in, and the side trims cut to suit the bar:


All back in except for the boot floor trim:

[teK--]

I'm still astounded at how low the strut tops are on these cars!

[tkboi]

Hey man, is that the strut braces from ultrex? looks good im waiting till the fit is all good to get myself front and rear strut braces when you reckon its goner be on sale?

[Jimmy S]

Hey mate,

It is an Ultrex rear bar, not sure when they will be available for sale though

I'm sure Rob will have them up on the website once he has more stock!

[tkboi]

cheer man cant wait ! XD

[tangcla]

They look just like the Cusco ones, blue bits and all

[sheppo9]

Beatrush make rear braces that go under the floor/carpet so you don't have to cut up your trim.

[WhiteGTB]

Hmm reminds me, I want/need a rear one of these....

Gotta ask the Phat man

Does anyone know if Subaru STi make one of these?