96 strut tower brace on 02

[StangYellow]

Will a stock strut tower brace from a 96 GT mount onto a 2002 GT? Ive searched the archives already and all I saw were comments to save your money. Im getting this for free, just wanted to know if it will fit on my 02. Thanks

 

[CobraRed_96_GT]

it's a bitch to install, you don't have the holes there stock. Fitment is weird too

 

[StangYellow]

I know i will have to drill holes, but it will actually bolt up, correct?

 

[Nightstick]

I know i will have to drill holes, but it will actually bolt up, correct?

If I remember right(on friends 97 Cobra), the pinch weld (seam below the wiper cowl on the firewall) was extended in 2 places so the brace could bolt to that and not the firewall itself. Not sure if you could bolt it directly to the firewall or not. You have a pic of it??

 

[StangYellow]

No i don't. But a cobra's brace is different because it has to clear the bigger cylinder heads.

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

I notice no difference when mine is on or off. I wouldn't bother drilling big holes in your car. The factory holes have built in threads.....so you will have to nut and bolt yours if you choose to do it anyways.

 

[tomustang]

STB's are not worth anything unless you have a Vert

 

[CobraRed_96_GT]

He's right about there being a cross piece on my car that extends metal from the firewall so the brace has a deck to bolt onto

 

[RandyStinchcomb]

get a good set of sub frame connectors, thats all you'll need