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Triangulated designs that tie into the firewall add more rigidity but complicate installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strut bar is a supporting modification, not a transformation — buy it after sway bars and good tires, not before. Every bar here is confirmed for the 2002-2007 WRX; filter by front or rear position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen installing, torque the mounting nuts to spec with the car on the ground at normal ride height — tightening with the suspension hanging can preload the bar and introduce the very flex you are trying to eliminate. Re-check torque after the first heat cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cusco-type-os-t-rear-strut-brace-subaru-wrx-sti-2002-2007","title":"Cusco [02-07 WRX, 04-07 WRX STI] Type OS-T Rear Strut Brace","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cusco Type OS-T brace system is an add-on to the Type OS rear strut bar that triangulates it by connecting to additional points in the trunk, maximizing the effectiveness of your rear strut bar. The polished oval aluminum shaft matches the finish of the original Type OS bar, and the kit includes all necessary hardware. Note that some trimming of interior panels and drilling into the floorboard is required to secure the extra mounting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer part number: 660 544 A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriangle add-on bar that upgrades the Type OS rear strut bar into a stronger 3-point configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished oval tubular aluminum shaft with Cusco-blue steel brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes all necessary installation hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eREQUIRES an existing Cusco Type OS rear strut bar (660 541 A) — cannot be used without it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: interior panel trimming and floorboard drilling required for the extra mounting point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment: 2002-2007 Subaru WRX, 2004-2007 Subaru WRX STI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cusco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31101016408166,"sku":"cus660 544 A","price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/8703\/7237\/products\/cusco-type-os-t-rear-strut-brace-subaru-wrx-sti-2002-2007-strut-bars-cusco-cus660-544-a.jpg?v=1614512388"},{"product_id":"cusco-type-cb-rear-strut-bar-subaru-wrx-sti-2002-2007","title":"Cusco Type CB Rear Strut Bar WRX\/STI 2002-2007","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cusco Type CB Rear Strut Bar is a high-rigidity chassis brace built around a 40mm carbon fiber shaft. 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