{"product_id":"cusco-type-os-front-strut-bar-1983-1987-toyota-ae86","title":"AE86 CUSCO Type OS Front Strut Tower Bar (1983-87 Corolla)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCUSCO Type OS Front Strut Tower Bar\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003e1983–1987 Toyota Corolla Levin \/ Sprinter Trueno AE86 \u0026amp; 1985–1987 Toyota Corolla Sport SR5 \u0026amp; GT-S AE86\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCUSCO Type OS Front Strut Tower Bar\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vehicle-specific chassis reinforcement brace designed to connect the left and right front strut towers of the Toyota AE86. By reinforcing the upper suspension mounting points, the brace helps reduce chassis flex during cornering and suspension loading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Type OS design uses a lightweight \u003cstrong\u003eType 1 oval aluminum shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e paired with CUSCO's signature blue steel mounting brackets. The oval shaft provides a rigid cross-section while keeping weight low, making it well suited for street, restoration, and performance-oriented AE86 builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is \u003cstrong\u003ebolt-on at the front strut towers\u003c\/strong\u003e, requiring no drilling or 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 OS design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight aluminum center shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType 1 oval shaft profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel mounting brackets with CUSCO blue finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps reduce flex between the front strut towers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports more consistent suspension mounting geometry under chassis load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle-specific AE86 design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt-on front installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo drilling required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eType OS Oval Aluminum Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Type OS center bar uses an oval aluminum cross-section engineered to combine low weight with chassis reinforcement. This AE86 application uses CUSCO's \u003cstrong\u003eType 1 shaft profile\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVehicle-specific steel end brackets secure the brace across the upper front strut towers. The brackets feature CUSCO's traditional blue finish, contrasting with the silver aluminum center bar.\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\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1983–1987 Toyota Corolla Levin – AE86\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1983–1987 Toyota Sprinter Trueno – AE86\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1985–1987 Toyota Corolla Sport SR5 – AE86 – 4A-C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1985–1987 Toyota Corolla Sport GT-S – AE86 – 4A-GE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 applications listed above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalls at the upper front strut towers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt-on installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo drilling required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm engine-bay clearance on vehicles with non-factory engine swaps, intake systems, or other modifications\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\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCenter Bar Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval – Type 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Bracket Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver Aluminum Bar \/ CUSCO Blue Brackets\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vehicle Specific\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolt-On\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) CUSCO Type OS front strut tower bar assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle-specific front mounting brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation hardware\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=34274f2c0\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=34274f2c0\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=2\u0026amp;_fid=c1bc8c373\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":53402336198965,"sku":null,"price":252.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6005\/8421\/files\/65ebb217-7abc-4b87-9259-788a7645aee8.png?v=1787679468","url":"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/cusco-type-os-front-strut-bar-1983-1987-toyota-ae86","provider":"Preserve Rad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}