{"product_id":"cusco-rear-strut-bar-toyota-corolla-ae86-2-point-3-point-1983-87-corolla","title":"AE86  Cusco Type OS Rear Strut Tower Bar (1983-87 Corolla)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCUSCO Type OS Rear Strut Bar – 2-Point \/ 3-Point\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor 1983–1987 Toyota Corolla AE86\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCUSCO Type OS Rear Strut Bar\u003c\/strong\u003e is a chassis reinforcement upgrade for the Toyota AE86, designed to reduce flex across the rear of the chassis and help the suspension mounting structure remain more stable under cornering loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is available in \u003cstrong\u003etwo configurations\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 2-point version uses the Type OS rear bar to brace the left and right sides of the rear chassis. The 3-point version includes that same Type OS bar plus the Type OS-T third-point reinforcement, adding diagonal braces from the main rear bar to a central chassis-floor mounting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth configurations use CUSCO's lightweight \u003cstrong\u003epolished aluminum oval-shaft construction\u003c\/strong\u003e with blue steel mounting brackets. The 3-point setup provides additional triangulation for customers looking for a more extensively reinforced rear chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear chassis reinforcement for Toyota Corolla AE86 applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable as a \u003cstrong\u003e2-point or 3-point configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight aluminum oval-shaft construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished aluminum finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCUSCO blue steel mounting brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps reduce chassis flex between rear mounting areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-point configuration triangulates the rear brace to the chassis floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle-specific rear installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for performance, street, and motorsport-oriented AE86 builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-point option includes the required third-point add-on rather than requiring it to be purchased separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2-Point vs. 3-Point Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2-point configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e connects the left and right rear mounting areas with a single Type OS oval aluminum shaft. This provides a direct reinforcement path across the rear of the chassis while keeping the design relatively simple and lightweight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e3-point configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e begins with the same 2-point rear strut bar and adds the Type OS-T reinforcement system. Two additional diagonal braces extend downward to a central chassis-floor mount, forming a triangulated structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe third-point reinforcement cannot be installed by itself. The 3-point option in this listing includes both the primary rear Type OS strut bar and the matching third-point assembly.\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear installation only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrilling is required for installation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear interior trim requires modification for proper installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 3-point configuration requires mounting the additional reinforcement to the rear floor area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe third-point reinforcement cannot be installed as a standalone component\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e3-point option sold in this listing includes the required 2-point Type OS rear bar\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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 OS \/ Type OS-T\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear Strut Tower Brace \/ Chassis Reinforcement\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaft Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaft Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaft Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBracket Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBracket Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e CUSCO Blue\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfigurations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-Point or 3-Point\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vehicle Specific\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drilling and rear trim modification required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2-Point Rear Strut Bar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) CUSCO Type OS rear strut bar assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects the left and right rear chassis mounting areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished oval aluminum shaft with blue mounting brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3-Point Rear Strut Bar Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) CUSCO Type OS 2-point rear strut bar assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) CUSCO Type OS-T third-point reinforcement assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds two diagonal braces and a central floor mounting point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates a complete triangulated 3-point rear chassis brace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CUSCO","offers":[{"title":"2-Point Rear Strut Bar","offer_id":53397656240437,"sku":"716","price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-Point Rear Strut Bar Kit","offer_id":53397656273205,"sku":"717","price":396.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6005\/8421\/files\/2point_4e1a4a3f-ba58-491c-ad46-d5c928f4840a.png?v=1787614012","url":"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/cusco-rear-strut-bar-toyota-corolla-ae86-2-point-3-point-1983-87-corolla","provider":"Preserve Rad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}