which strut brace

[skeeter]

That is a good question, I would like to know if a strut tower brace is worthless without a k brace?

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[BmacIL]

That is a good question, I would like to know if a strut tower brace is worthless without a k brace? Is a k brace functional to a point without the tower brace?

Yes the k-brace is functional without the tower brace. All 20" wheel premium cars have it. The 20" wheels are very heavy and have smaller sidewalls than any other package, so the k-brace helps keep the front end sorted with those larger forces. The strut tower brace ties it all together for improved handling beyond that. Each is beneficial, but from a structural point of view, the k-brace is contributes more to the front stiffness than the tower brace. It adds significant stiffness in the vertical direction, in addition to the longitudinal direction. The strut tower brace has excellent stiffness in the vertical direction, but does very little in the longitudinal.

 

[timd38]

Yes the k-brace is functional without the tower brace. All 20" wheel premium cars have it. The 20" wheels are very heavy and have smaller sidewalls than any other package, so the k-brace helps keep the front end sorted with those larger forces. The strut tower brace ties it all together for improved handling beyond that. Each is beneficial, but from a structural point of view, the k-brace is contributes more to the front stiffness than the tower brace. It adds significant stiffness in the vertical direction, in addition to the longitudinal direction. The strut tower brace has excellent stiffness in the vertical direction, but does very little in the longitudinal.

So, the K brace and the strut brace compliment each other, correct?

Do you know the part number of the K brace?

Thanks!

 

[BmacIL]

So, the K brace and the strut brace compliment each other, correct?

Do you know the part number of the K brace?

Thanks!

That's correct. I don't know the k-brace part number but any of the Ford parts stores should have it if you browse around. If I find it, I will post it.

 

[duckydave]

OK after browsing this thread
http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14588
and other forums
I went ahead and ordered the ford racing kit from CJP

 

[duckydave]

That's correct. I don't know the k-brace part number but any of the Ford parts stores should have it if you browse around. If I find it, I will post it.

The Tasca part # for the K brace is
FR3Z-16K038-A

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