{"product_id":"cusco-alc-os-front-strut-bar-1983-1987-toyota-ae86","title":"AE86 CUSCO Type ALC-OS Carbon-Wrapped Front Strut Tower Bar (1983–87 Corolla)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCUSCO Type ALC-OS Carbon-Wrapped Front Strut Tower Bar\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor 1983–1987 Toyota Corolla Levin \/ Sprinter Trueno AE86 \u0026amp; 1985–1987 Toyota Corolla Sport GT-S \u0026amp; SR5 AE86\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CUSCO Type ALC-OS front strut tower bar is a chassis reinforcement brace designed to connect the left and right front strut towers of the Toyota AE86. Tying the upper suspension mounting points together helps reduce chassis flex during cornering and suspension loading, improving front-end rigidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Type ALC-OS design uses a lightweight oval aluminum center shaft with a carbon-fiber outer wrap. This provides the appearance and layered construction of carbon fiber while retaining an aluminum structural core. The AE86 application uses a Type B oval cross-section paired with titanium-gray steel mounting plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is bolt-on at the front upper strut towers, providing vehicle-specific chassis reinforcement without requiring permanent chassis modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront strut tower chassis reinforcement brace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCUSCO Type ALC-OS construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight aluminum structural center shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon-fiber outer wrap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOval Type B shaft cross-section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitanium-gray steel mounting plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle-specific AE86 design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt-on installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps reduce flex between the front strut towers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAluminum \u0026amp; Carbon Fiber Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ALC-OS center bar combines an aluminum structural shaft with a carbon-fiber outer layer. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is not a 100% or solid carbon-fiber strut bar\u003c\/strong\u003e; the aluminum shaft remains the structural core of the brace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oval shaft profile is designed to balance rigidity, weight, and clearance while the carbon-fiber exterior and titanium-gray mounting plates provide a distinct appearance compared with CUSCO's standard aluminum strut bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota Corolla Levin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1983–1987 Toyota Corolla Levin – AE86\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota Sprinter Trueno\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1983–1987 Toyota Sprinter Trueno – AE86\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota Corolla Sport\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1985–1987 Toyota Corolla Sport SR5 – AE86 – 4A-C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1985–1987 Toyota Corolla Sport GT-S – AE86 – 4A-GE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront application only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for the Toyota AE86 chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt-on installation at the upper front strut towers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon-fiber-wrapped aluminum construction; not a full-carbon shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e CUSCO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Type ALC-OS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front Strut Tower Bar \/ Chassis Brace\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCenter Bar Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum with Carbon-Fiber Outer Wrap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCenter Bar Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval, Type B Cross-Section\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Plate Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Plate Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Titanium Gray\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolt-On\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vehicle-Specific\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) CUSCO Type ALC-OS front strut tower bar assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle-specific front strut tower mounting plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWhich CUSCO Front Strut Bar Is Right for You?\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUSCO Type AS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/ae86-cusco-type-as-front-strut-tower-brace-1983-87-corolla?_pos=2\u0026amp;_fid=2fbcc758e\u0026amp;_ss=c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType AS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for a simple, lightweight strut tower brace. It uses a round aluminum shaft with CUSCO-blue steel mounting plates and is the most straightforward option of the three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUSCO Type OS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/cusco-type-os-front-strut-bar-1983-1987-toyota-ae86?_pos=1\u0026amp;_fid=2fbcc758e\u0026amp;_ss=c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType OS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for a balance of chassis reinforcement, appearance, and price. Its lightweight oval aluminum shaft provides a more substantial cross-section than the round Type AS design while retaining CUSCO's traditional blue mounting plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUSCO Type ALC-OS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/cusco-alc-os-front-strut-bar-1983-1987-toyota-ae86?_pos=3\u0026amp;_fid=e13d53a81\u0026amp;_ss=c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType ALC-OS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for the premium option. It combines an oval aluminum shaft with a carbon-fiber outer layer and titanium-gray steel mounting plates, giving it the most distinctive construction and appearance of the three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Comparison:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType AS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round aluminum — simple and lightweight\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType OS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval aluminum — balanced performance and appearance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType ALC-OS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon-wrapped oval aluminum — premium construction and styling\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CUSCO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53397397766453,"sku":"718","price":252.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6005\/8421\/files\/b0990292-cb04-487d-9e3a-3659242310f3.png?v=1787678837","url":"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/cusco-alc-os-front-strut-bar-1983-1987-toyota-ae86","provider":"Preserve Rad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}