Stealth Custom Fab S13 rear strut tower brace

[Jonnie Fraz]

Ok Boys and girls...I have the first production run ready for the public.
These are super stiff 3/16 laser cut end plates fully welded to the cross bar. They are solid mount so no flexy joints, no weak hardware to break, just beef tower to tower.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/Fraz-Man-One/S13-RSTB-production-run.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/Fraz-Man-One/s13-rear-bar-welds.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/Fraz-Man-One/Rear-strut-brace.jpg

Pricing is $80.00 plus shipping, and as usual premium members get special pricing. Check the Preemie hookup thread for special price.

[blu808]

Fucking nice ass strut tower bar. Too bad I dont have an s13 for one.

[sideview_180sx]

are these more beefier torsionally then the cusco OS bar and 40D (the bars I have)

[lonelydrifter]

Do these fit without having to cut the interior on the hatch? Will they fit just through the holes?

[Phil703]

If you fab some for s14's I'll be a buyer for sure!

Welds look freakin sexy on these! Good stuff.

[Rnz520]

I likey, might be ordering in the near future and just sell the one I have to my brother...

[ALEXTHESUS*PECT]

damn that thing id nice. he makes the best shit. highly recomended!

[Jonnie Fraz]

Ok ...I did not see all these. Let me try to help with the questions.



are these more beefier torsionally then the cusco OS bar and 40D (the bars I have)
Truly I have no idea if it is torsionally stiffer than those bars. I do know it is supper beefy. I will look those bars, but I can only give my opinion since I have not tested them.

Do these fit without having to cut the interior on the hatch? Will they fit just through the holes?
Again I am not sure on this. I have a coupe and the trunk plastic would have to be cut for it to fit. If you have a pic of your stock interior I can tell you if you will need to cut anything.

damn that thing id nice. he makes the best shit. highly recomended!
Thanks buddy...I love to hear that my stuff is working for you guys.

[Ghase]

I'll be ordering one soon......

[imnotmatt1189]

where are you located? is local pickup a possibility? how much more for shipping?

[d r i f t swift]

wow. nice if i had money right now. i would cop. you should make front strut tower bars! haha i cant imagine how burly/ crazy those would look like.

[Jonnie Fraz]

where are you located? is local pickup a possibility? how much more for shipping?

Sacramento...You are more than welcome to come get one. As for shipping I am guessing $10.00. If you send me your Zip I can tell ya for shure.

Take care
Jonnie

[Ragnarok043]

any plans for a front strut bar? id like to get a power brace, front and rear strut bar combo.

[0100]

any plans for a front strut bar? id like to get a power brace, front and rear strut bar combo.

+1 on that, I would be down for a pkg deal.

[reccakun08]

What kind of steel is this made out of?

[shinhed]

+1 on that, I would be down for a pkg deal.

Yeah, a front and rear package from you would be nice..

[HellaSlowAndOld]

hey man ill take one! i live in sacramento...ill put it on my hatch and post pics if u like after the install....pm and ill pick one up!

[WagDatto]

I live in Sacramento as well... My application would be a bit different. I need a front strut bar for a Datsun 510 with a KA swap... Willing to talk about maybe fabbing something up? PM me,

`Sean

[Jonnie Fraz]

any plans for a front strut bar? id like to get a power brace, front and rear strut bar combo.

Yes I plan on doing a full combo when I get all the parts done. I am still working on the FSTB.

Thanks Guys
Jonnie

[s13pignose]

Thats gangsta lol..nice work

[HellaSlowAndOld]

This is the install for an s13 hatch rear strut brace with full interior. A few of people on here had questions on fitment onto a hatch and overall how it fits and looks. heres a step by step instruction on how to install the brace (maybe used for other brand strut install as well)
Hope this will clear up any questions and fitment concerns with this brace.

Tools I used: philips screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver and 12mm wrench
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee116/WRX240SX/P1000421.jpg

Using a flat-head screw pop-off the strut entrance cover from both sides.
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee116/WRX240SX/P1000403.jpg

Using a 12mm wrench remove the 4 bolts that hold the strut in place. (2 on each side)
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee116/WRX240SX/P1000404.jpg

Which ever side is best for you, move the trunk cover to one side and unscrew two screws (pictured) that hold the side cover of trunk. (I did mine on passenger side)
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee116/WRX240SX/P1000409.jpg

Pop-off the speaker cover using flat head screwdriver, careful not to scratch or brake anything.
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee116/WRX240SX/P1000410.jpg

My car dose not have speakers, but remove the speacker on the side u are working on, its a no brainer.

Now unscrew the two scews (pictuerd) that hold lower speaker cover.
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee116/WRX240SX/P1000407.jpg

Using a flathead, place the screwdriver were i placed mine to pop-off the "hidden" clip. Remove lower cover.
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee116/WRX240SX/P1000405.jpg

Remove the the three clips on top that hold the trunk side cover in place (clips shown in next three pics)
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee116/WRX240SX/P1000412.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee116/WRX240SX/P1000413.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee116/WRX240SX/P1000415.jpg

Fold rear seat down, it will reveal your last clip, pop off clip using flat head from inside the car.
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee116/WRX240SX/P1000411.jpg

Now the whole side trunk cover can be moved in place all around. (passenger side for me) I placed the drivers side portion of strut brace into it's place, moving the passenger side cover and slightly bending the cover, the brace slides right in.
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee116/WRX240SX/P1000416.jpg

Easy part is done. :wiggle:

NOW TO GET THE DARN STRUT BOLTS INTO PLACE!!!! its a little tough but not impossible. If you drop the nut behind the side trunk cover don't panic! simply remove the side covers trunk bolts (pictured), slide ur hand under the cover and find that sucker!
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee116/WRX240SX/P1000408.jpg

Eventually you will get them on (if i did, i know u can)
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee116/WRX240SX/P1000417.jpg

Tighten the 12mm nuts down, it will take some time because you only have so much movement with the wrench.

Put together everything back (look back at beginning steps if forgotten how and were things go)

It should looks something like this when done, everything fits good not problems what-so-ever, and for $80 its hell of a deal too,
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee116/WRX240SX/P1000419.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee116/WRX240SX/P1000420.jpg

Quality of the brace is professional, very good product, guy knows his stuff and welds are professional. structure of brace is A+ I noticed a big difference right away! I do a lot of canyon running and cant wait to see how this thing holds! I defanatly recommend this brace to everyone!

looks really good with black interior, almost like stock
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee116/WRX240SX/P1000422.jpg

[Jonnie Fraz]

Man, Nice install!!! Thanks for taking the time to do that. I bet it would not take half as long if you were not shooting pics.
That pretty much answers the questions about how it will fit with full interior.

[MikeisNissan]

I want this for my 13 but im broke! Bump for you Jonnie.

[Jonnie Fraz]

Just a little update on my braces...Now I am media blasting the braces to clean them up and help out with paint adhesion.
Also now in all my braces I am including two Stealth Custom Fab stickers...they fit perfect on the corner windows...hint hint.

Take care
Jonnie

[Snoopy]

Ill take one. They fit on a coupe s13 right? (Imma s14 guy, first build on a s13)

Price with shipping to 22405?

[blu808]

I think im going to buy an s13 just to use this bar!

[Snoopy]

Just got mine in the mail saturday. LOOKS AMAZING

mad props to a good product!

[blu808]

I bought an s13 just so i can buy one. How much for a fr and rear one?

[CrazyTrance]

I'll be ordering one of these soon! In like 2-3 weeks or so!

[mestizo]

I know this is the rear brace thread, but I don't think Jon will mind me posting up a lil teaser of what he has to off in the near future. LOL only two of these have been made and I am lucky enough to have one!

http://mestiso.net/photogallery/kellys14/CIMG2515.jpg

Or actually my GF is lucky enough to have one since this is her car in the pic.

[yunk_s14]

that is it i am getting one of these soon

[Slidin240Wayz]

That front bar is legit...it just needs a BMC Stopper built in to be on the same level as Carbing.

[mestizo]

That front bar is legit...it just needs a BMC Stopper built in to be on the same level as Carbing.

LOL it will... this is just a test build to see how it fits, but it made a one hell of a difference already.

[Flicktitty]

Badass! if you start mass marketing the fronts i'll pick up both.

EDIT - What is the wait time on the rear? or do you have them pre-made just sitting around?

[dorby]

bars look fresh........i want a front and rear deal!!!!

[THE-D]

bars look fresh........i want a front and rear deal!!!!


same here, i cant wait
i love the tension arm brace made a real noticeable difference

[singlecamslam]

is there gonna be a front and rear combo? I'm down for this.

[Jonnie Fraz]

is there gonna be a front and rear combo? I'm down for this.

Yes guys! I am trying to gear up for the rush...lol
Package deals for all three pieces will be under $275.00 and FSTB and RSTB will be $180.00. Both deals will need to add shipping.

Thanks
Jonnie

[D.Bo]

man i want all 3 now!

[jdmae86]

start making s14 parts already

[Jonnie Fraz]

start making s14 parts already

Like this?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/Fraz-Man-One/kellyss14brace.jpg

Or these?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/Fraz-Man-One/S14-version-30.jpg

I would love to get more stuff out for the S14 except when I fabb for the 14 I have to borrow a chassis to work off of. I am lucky that I now have several that I can work with, but they are not in my shop like my S13.

[ryebreadz28]

Eagerly awaiting the front brace to debut, so I can snatch up both at the same time! The tension arm brace was awesome!

[gvenkat]

What material is the bar/plate? What is the weight of RSTB? Also if you have data on FSTB and Tension Bar that will allow me to make a decision.

[Jonnie Fraz]

What material is the bar/plate? What is the weight of RSTB? Also if you have data on FSTB and Tension Bar that will allow me to make a decision.

Material is 1"x2" rectangle tube on the FSTB, end plates are 3/16" plate laser cut.
Weight of the RSTB well I shipped a front and rear package and it was 11.5lbs shipping weight. Including box and packing material.
Data? I am not sure what you are looking for. I can say I have a couple satisfied customers that like them.
Let me know what data you need and I will try to help.

Take care
Jonnie

[CoreyS13]

Hmm I am curious if the front will clear an LS1...?

[Siege]

PM sent let me know I am in Sacramento. Nice work!

[mekaw]

just wondering if you are willing to ship rear strut bar to canada?

[Jonnie Fraz]

just wondering if you are willing to ship rear strut bar to canada?

I shure will ship to Canada. USPS is not my perfered shipper, but they get it there.
It should not be too much $20.00US or so. I can check if you send a postal code.

Thanks
Jonnie

[JeremyR]

whats the current wait time for this? or are they pre-made?
pm me the price on the RSTB shipped to 95132, and the paypal address to send it to, thanks!

[s13dan]

ill be needin one of those soon...

[Gorilla Unit 33]

I got my set of bars not to long ago and have yet to put them on, but this shit is the business, more then legit. By far one of the best strut braces ive ever owned for any of my cars. Put it this way im a 220lbs dude and while standing on the fstb doesnt even flex it. Totally put a WTFCHUBBY look on my face. Anyway i have this thing for polished strut bars LOLz so i took it upon myself to polish my Rear upper strut tower bar from jonnie and came out with this beautiful looking thing. Just need to paint the ends and then im moving on to my front bar.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/gorillaunit33/DSC00611.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k253/gorillaunit33/DSC00612.jpg

By far his products are some of the best you can buy for your s-chassis! :thumbup:

[mekaw]

you've got pm sir

[theslows13]

mr fraz throwing it downnn...

i have the tension rod brace... shit is legit. about to pick up some stb's...

[Jonnie Fraz]

Well here is a very small update. I was cutting the gusset plates by hand for the RSTB. I got with my laser cutter and he sent me these.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/Fraz-Man-One/new-brackets.jpg

The bottom piece is the new gusset plate for the RSTB. The top piece is the BMC stopper for the FSTB.

Enjoy

[Shs66]

You still make these?

[mestizo]

Yes he does!