2017 mustang gt front tower brace LHD fit on 'RHD' modification

[Gtfold00]

Hi all,

Has anyone installed a front strut tower brace from a LHD onto the Aussie RHD?

I bought one from the states a few months ago and I 'attempted' to install the bar however, it didn't seem to close the bonnet. I've heard that you can grindge some bits off to make the US version fit onto an Australian mustang? Anyone bought a US version and converted to fit onto a AUS mustang?

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[MaxQ]

Al,
I have fitted the brace, I used the angle grinder to delicacy remove enough metal to clear
the K brace (circled) then painted with sliver galmet, as it is behind the mod is not visible from the front. no issues in 5 yrs

 

[gj]

Do you have any pics up close from where you modified the brace

 

[MaxQ]

Do you have any pics up close from where you modified the brace

Unfortunately I didn't take any pics, I put the brace in place then drew around the K brace contact points, grind away and keep checking the clearance until it fits with out touching.

 

[PKs]

Hi all,

Has anyone installed a front strut tower brace from a LHD onto the Aussie RHD?

I bought one from the states a few months ago and I 'attempted' to install the bar however, it didn't seem to close the bonnet. I've heard that you can grindge some bits off to make the US version fit onto an Australian mustang? Anyone bought a US version and converted to fit onto a AUS mustang?

Al, the Steeda brace went straight on my 18 albeit I did have to use some persuasion to get it on the studs. That is just I guess doing what it is meant to do by keeping the shock towers from moving. I understand that the Mishimoto brace does not fit our cars but that could also be just a case of grinding a bit off.
What brace did you buy?

 

[Bulutt]

Hi all,

Has anyone installed a front strut tower brace from a LHD onto the Aussie RHD?

I bought one from the states a few months ago and I 'attempted' to install the bar however, it didn't seem to close the bonnet. I've heard that you can grindge some bits off to make the US version fit onto an Australian mustang? Anyone bought a US version and converted to fit onto a AUS mustang?

I got one and added spacers rather than grinding off the back but I believe all the ones being sold by various vendors are modified to fit by grinding. The spacers are painted black and virtually invisible.

 

[snake bite]

I did the grinding method nearly 5 yrs ago also no drama. As above I just fitted it to find out where it touched, grinded then painted the exposed bit silver and presto. I managed to find these in progress pictures

 

[PKs]

Does anyone think it odd that Al has not responded to our posts.

 

[Gtfold00]

Sorry guys, for not responding. Been working 12 hour shifts. I bought this from the states. Bullbut, were did you buy the spacers from?.


The grinding method looks okay. I did think about that.

 

[raptor17GT]

dunno if these help, ignore if not helpful
mach 1 brace / bullit @snake bite also posted here
https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/mach-1-strut-tower-brace.159837/
350R brace
https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/grabber-lime-2020-gt-build-thread.135538/post-3225463

 

[Gtfold00]

dunno if these help, ignore if not helpful
mach 1 brace / bullit @snake bite also posted here
https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/mach-1-strut-tower-brace.159837/
350R brace
https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/grabber-lime-2020-gt-build-thread.135538/post-3225463

Sweet, thank you.

 

[Gtfold00]

Thanks guys for the info. I'll have to sus it out with the spacers first then see how I go?

 

[Gtfold00]

Does anyone think it odd that Al has not responded to our posts.

Sorry guys, for not responding. Been working 12 hour shifts. I bought this from the states. Bullbut, were did you buy the spacers from?.


The grinding method looks okay. I did think about that.

So , I bought this a few months ago on the US.however, it doesn't fit.

 

[Bulutt]

Sorry guys, for not responding. Been working 12 hour shifts. I bought this from the states. Bullbut, were did you buy the spacers from?.


The grinding method looks okay. I did think about that.

Herrod Performance in Melbourne have them, or at least they did a couple of years ago when I got the car. https://www.herrodperformance.com.au/

 

[Gtfold00]

Sweet, ta man.

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