{"product_id":"cusco-type-as-front-strut-tower-brace-toyota-mr2-aw11","title":"AW11 CUSCO Type AS Front Strut Tower Brace (1984-89 MR2)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCUSCO Type AS Aluminum Front Strut Tower Brace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor 1984–1989 JDM Toyota MR2 AW11 and 1985–1989 U.S.-Market Toyota MR2 AW11\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCUSCO Type AS front strut tower brace\u003c\/strong\u003e joins the front suspension towers on the \u003cstrong\u003e1984–1989 JDM Toyota MR2 AW11 and 1985–1989 U.S.-Market MR2 AW11\u003c\/strong\u003e. By tying the towers together, the brace is designed to \u003cstrong\u003ereduce chassis flex and increase rigidity around the front suspension mounting points\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its polished round-section aluminum shaft and blue mounting plates provide an aftermarket bracing option for both naturally aspirated and supercharged cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe brace obstructs the factory front-trunk storage position for removable sunroof glass.\u003c\/strong\u003e Retaining the original sunroof-compatible brace is the better choice when that storage function matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound aluminum shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e with a polished finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue end plates\u003c\/strong\u003e shaped for the AW11 front strut towers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolt-on mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e at the factory front strut-tower locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally aspirated and supercharged fitment\u003c\/strong\u003e without an engine-specific front-brace choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitting hardware included\u003c\/strong\u003e with the brace assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota MR2 — AW11 \/ MK1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1984–1989:\u003c\/strong\u003e JDM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1985–1989:\u003c\/strong\u003e U.S.-Market\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable sunroof glass cannot be stored in its factory front-trunk position with this brace installed.\u003c\/strong\u003e This storage limitation is not an exclusion of sunroof-equipped cars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment is for factory AW11 front strut-tower mounting locations. \u003cstrong\u003eAftermarket upper mounts or modified mounting arrangements require an individual clearance and hardware check.\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 AS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strut tower brace\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaft Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaft Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished shaft with blue end plates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich One Should You Buy?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUSCO Type AS — Best for Front-Bracing Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the Type AS if you want CUSCO front-tower bracing at a lower price point. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUSCO Type OS — Best for Rigidity-Focused Front Bracing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the Type OS if you want high rigidity front-tower reinforcement using CUSCO's lightweight oval aluminum shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth use blue steel mounting plates at the factory front strut-tower locations and serve the same bracing purpose; neither requires a different choice for naturally aspirated versus supercharged AW11s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the \u003cstrong\u003eType AS\u003c\/strong\u003e for lower-cost CUSCO front reinforcement, or the \u003cstrong\u003eType OS\u003c\/strong\u003e for its high-rigidity oval-shaft design. If factory removable-sunroof-glass storage is essential, retain the compatible original brace instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMatching Rear Bracing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor bracing at both ends of the car, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/aw11-cusco-rear-strut-brace-1984-1989-mr2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUSCO AW11 rear strut brace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a separate, optional component. The rear brace must be selected for the naturally aspirated or supercharged engine layout; the front brace does not replace it or require it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e(1) CUSCO Type AS front strut tower brace assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e with aluminum shaft and left\/right end plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(1) Fitting hardware set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CUSCO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67899315880245,"sku":"1658","price":162.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6005\/8421\/files\/ChromeStrutTowerBarwithBlueMounts.png?v=1792715252","url":"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/cusco-type-as-front-strut-tower-brace-toyota-mr2-aw11","provider":"Preserve Rad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}