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January-26th-2003, 05:11 AM

TheGreat1x2002

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I need a strut bar.

Hi. I have a mazda protege 2000 Lx. I was wondering can someone help me out and tell me where i cna get a strut bar? And how can i install it? Thanks

January-26th-2003, 08:57 AM

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check your local dealer. your best bet is to get the strut bar from an MP3 or P5. they are the best fitting ones and nobody ever seems to report any problems about them. make sure you specify whether you have cruise control or not when your order it. it will cost you about 100 and the dealer will install it if your not familiar with the process. good luck.

January-26th-2003, 10:27 AM

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January-26th-2003, 10:31 AM

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I dont think that the dealer has strut bars for a 2000, but you can check out ractive or corksport.

January-26th-2003, 08:28 PM

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I dont think that the dealer has strut bars for a 2000, but you can check out ractive or corksport.

The MP3 strut tower bar kit will fit any 3rd gen.

February-2nd-2003, 09:57 AM

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sorry to go off the subject, is it the same too, for the Stabilizer Bar Kit 2001-3 Protege? will it fit any 3rd gen pro? if not what will?

February-2nd-2003, 10:29 AM

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sorry to go off the subject, is it the same too, for the Stabilizer Bar Kit 2001-3 Protege? will it fit any 3rd gen pro? if not what will?

The strut tower bar is different from the stabilizer/sway bars. The strut tower bar braces the top of the strut towers in the engine bay to prevent flex when cornering. The stabilizer bars prevent sway in your suspension while cornering.

If you want a nice sway bar, AWR makes some fairly easy to install 19mm and 21.5mm bars for the rear suspension. I have the 21.5mm version.