Stealth Custom Fab S13 rear strut tower brace - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

*Jonnie Fraz* · 04-12-2008, 10:55 PM

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.

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

blu808 · 04-13-2008, 12:23 AM

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

sideview_180sx · 04-28-2008, 10:03 AM

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

lonelydrifter · 04-28-2008, 10:35 AM

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

Phil703 · 04-28-2008, 01:09 PM

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

Welds look freakin sexy on these! Good stuff.

Rnz520 · 04-28-2008, 01:33 PM

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

ALEXTHESUS*PECT · 04-28-2008, 01:35 PM

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

*Jonnie Fraz* · 04-28-2008, 06:50 PM

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by sideview_180sx

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lonelydrifter

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALEXTHESUS*PECT

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 · 05-12-2008, 12:15 AM

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

imnotmatt1189 · 05-12-2008, 01:50 AM

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

d r i f t swift · 05-12-2008, 03:34 AM

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* · 05-12-2008, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imnotmatt1189

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 · 05-23-2008, 12:31 PM

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

0100 · 05-25-2008, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ragnarok043

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 · 05-25-2008, 09:42 AM

What kind of steel is this made out of?

shinhed · 05-25-2008, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0100

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

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

HellaSlowAndOld · 05-25-2008, 01:10 PM

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 · 05-25-2008, 06:02 PM

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* · 05-25-2008, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ragnarok043

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 · 05-26-2008, 12:18 PM

Thats gangsta lol..nice work

HellaSlowAndOld · 05-26-2008, 03:55 PM

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

Using a flat-head screw pop-off the strut entrance cover from both sides.

Using a 12mm wrench remove the 4 bolts that hold the strut in place. (2 on each side)

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)

Pop-off the speaker cover using flat head screwdriver, careful not to scratch or brake anything.

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.

Using a flathead, place the screwdriver were i placed mine to pop-off the "hidden" clip. Remove lower cover.

Remove the the three clips on top that hold the trunk side cover in place (clips shown in next three pics)

Fold rear seat down, it will reveal your last clip, pop off clip using flat head from inside the car.

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.

Easy part is done.

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!

Eventually you will get them on (if i did, i know u can)

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,

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

*Jonnie Fraz* · 05-26-2008, 10:03 PM

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 · 05-26-2008, 10:22 PM

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

*Jonnie Fraz* · 07-02-2008, 12:07 AM

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 · 07-02-2008, 07:34 PM

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

Price with shipping to 22405?

blu808 · 07-02-2008, 11:41 PM

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

Snoopy · 07-13-2008, 08:23 PM

Just got mine in the mail saturday. LOOKS AMAZING

mad props to a good product!

blu808 · 07-14-2008, 12:14 AM

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

CrazyTrance · 07-16-2008, 04:08 PM

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

mestizo · 07-21-2008, 04:58 PM

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!

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

04-12-2008, 10:55 PM	#1
Jonnie Fraz Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cali Age: 53 Posts: 1,371 Trader Rating: (29) Rides Gallery: Jonnie Fraz Feedback Score: 29 reviews	Stealth Custom Fab S13 rear strut tower brace 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. Pricing is $80.00 plus shipping, and as usual premium members get special pricing. Check the Preemie hookup thread for special price. __________________ Stealth-Custom-Fab.com Last edited by Jonnie Fraz; 04-12-2008 at 11:09 PM.. Reason: added link

04-13-2008, 12:23 AM	#2
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 38 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Fucking nice ass strut tower bar. Too bad I dont have an s13 for one. __________________

04-28-2008, 10:03 AM	#3
sideview_180sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: somewhere north of mexico Posts: 1,538 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	are these more beefier torsionally then the cusco OS bar and 40D (the bars I have) __________________ feel the rythym. feel the ride. get on up. it's bobsled time. COOL RUNNINGS!!! formerly sideviewcivic Save a Horse. Drift This Cowboy. AirBag Club Member #0014

04-28-2008, 01:33 PM	#6
Rnz520 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Culpeper Age: 32 Posts: 388 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I likey, might be ordering in the near future and just sell the one I have to my brother... __________________ *93 240sx:KA-T, FLTA-2s, MR TR, Greddy F&R bars, Greddy gauges, Cusco brace, etc

04-28-2008, 01:35 PM	#7
ALEXTHESUSPECT Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soul cal!! Age: 43 Posts: 4,387 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: ALEXTHESUSPECT Feedback Score: 5 reviews	damn that thing id nice. he makes the best shit. highly recomended! __________________ *TEAM SUSPECT**

04-28-2008, 10:35 AM	#4
lonelydrifter Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: florida Age: 35 Posts: 270 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Do these fit without having to cut the interior on the hatch? Will they fit just through the holes?

04-28-2008, 01:09 PM	#5
Phil703 Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Woodbridge Age: 30 Posts: 116 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you fab some for s14's I'll be a buyer for sure! Welds look freakin sexy on these! Good stuff.

05-12-2008, 12:15 AM	#9
Ghase Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hampton, GA Posts: 149 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I'll be ordering one soon...... __________________ Built SR23DET 67mm Holset HX45 powered!!!!

05-12-2008, 01:50 AM	#10
imnotmatt1189 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,118 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	where are you located? is local pickup a possibility? how much more for shipping?

05-12-2008, 03:34 AM	#11
d r i f t swift Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: macramento Posts: 380 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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. __________________ rip bobby.. you will be missed..

05-23-2008, 12:31 PM	#13
Ragnarok043 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SF Posts: 285 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	any plans for a front strut bar? id like to get a power brace, front and rear strut bar combo.

05-25-2008, 09:42 AM	#15
reccakun08 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rockville, Maryland Age: 36 Posts: 1,090 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	What kind of steel is this made out of?

05-25-2008, 01:10 PM	#17
HellaSlowAndOld Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento Age: 33 Posts: 186 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	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!

05-25-2008, 06:02 PM	#18
WagDatto Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, NorCal Posts: 1,283 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: WagDatto Feedback Score: 6 reviews	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 __________________ http://garagezoku.blogspot.com

05-26-2008, 12:18 PM	#20
s13pignose Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ?? Posts: 1,324 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Thats gangsta lol..nice work

05-26-2008, 03:55 PM	#21
HellaSlowAndOld Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento Age: 33 Posts: 186 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	S13 hatch rear strut tower brace install 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 Using a flat-head screw pop-off the strut entrance cover from both sides. Using a 12mm wrench remove the 4 bolts that hold the strut in place. (2 on each side) 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) Pop-off the speaker cover using flat head screwdriver, careful not to scratch or brake anything. 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. Using a flathead, place the screwdriver were i placed mine to pop-off the "hidden" clip. Remove lower cover. Remove the the three clips on top that hold the trunk side cover in place (clips shown in next three pics) Fold rear seat down, it will reveal your last clip, pop off clip using flat head from inside the car. 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. Easy part is done. 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! Eventually you will get them on (if i did, i know u can) 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, 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 Last edited by HellaSlowAndOld; 05-26-2008 at 04:25 PM..

05-26-2008, 10:03 PM	#22
Jonnie Fraz Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cali Age: 53 Posts: 1,371 Trader Rating: (29) Rides Gallery: Jonnie Fraz Feedback Score: 29 reviews	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. __________________ Stealth-Custom-Fab.com

05-26-2008, 10:22 PM	#23
MikeisNissan Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Earth, Section 301 Posts: 3,730 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I want this for my 13 but im broke! Bump for you Jonnie. __________________ 因果関係の流れ

07-02-2008, 12:07 AM	#24
Jonnie Fraz Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cali Age: 53 Posts: 1,371 Trader Rating: (29) Rides Gallery: Jonnie Fraz Feedback Score: 29 reviews	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 __________________ Stealth-Custom-Fab.com

07-02-2008, 07:34 PM	#25
Snoopy Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fredericksburg, Va Age: 32 Posts: 369 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Ill take one. They fit on a coupe s13 right? (Imma s14 guy, first build on a s13) Price with shipping to 22405? __________________ 88 Rx7 Convertible - Low, Slow, Nice 89 GTUs - Track slut / Missile

07-02-2008, 11:41 PM	#26
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 38 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I think im going to buy an s13 just to use this bar! __________________

07-13-2008, 08:23 PM	#27
Snoopy Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fredericksburg, Va Age: 32 Posts: 369 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Just got mine in the mail saturday. LOOKS AMAZING mad props to a good product! __________________ 88 Rx7 Convertible - Low, Slow, Nice 89 GTUs - Track slut / Missile

07-14-2008, 12:14 AM	#28
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 38 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I bought an s13 just so i can buy one. How much for a fr and rear one? __________________

07-16-2008, 04:08 PM	#29
CrazyTrance Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Age: 33 Posts: 273 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I'll be ordering one of these soon! In like 2-3 weeks or so! __________________ 450sx.com

07-21-2008, 04:58 PM	#30
mestizo Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 360 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	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! Or actually my GF is lucky enough to have one since this is her car in the pic. __________________ 92 S13 Coupe Track Car

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