Ingalls Rear Strut Tower Bar vs. Factory Sub

[Human Collapse]

Does anyone know if the Ingalls Rear Tower Brace will work with the tC's factory sub being where it is? I haven't gone under the mat to see where the bolts are etc, but based on the picture it looks like it would be in the way.

Ingalls Rear Tower Brace (http://stores.mengmotorsports.com/-strse-295/Ingalls-Rear-Tower-Brace/Detail.bok)

[Human Collapse]

Bump.

[Kid Morbid]

It will be possibly. Depends how large that bar is really. You have a bit of clearance underneath the sub, but idk if the angle and all would be enough.

Here is a pic I found online of one that looks like that one. Could be it too idk. But from looking at this I wouldn't think it'd fit underneath.

http://www.corsportusa.com/store/catalog/images/sciontcbar.jpg

[dropzone]

I actually have that(got it from a friend) but haven't installed it. Never got around to installing it on my 07 tC and now that you mention the sub I'd have to take a good look at everything to check that it'll not interfere with it. You're talking of the factory 6inch sub in the floor right?

[Kid Morbid]

Tell you guys what. If it won't fit try this. I know the screws holding my factory sub down are kind of short but you could get longer ones with same threads, throw a couple washers on the bottom side or even a rubber bushing to jack it up just enough to clear it. You shouldn't need much more room really. From the pic I posted the bar looks like it's a 1" bar or something. Bottom of sub doesn't touch so may be designed so it clears.

[dropzone]

I took my tire off later in the day yesterday to find out a nail is stuck causing a slow air leak. I started to look aroudn in the house for the bar but no luck. Found out it's stuck in storage, when I get it out I'll test fit to see how clearances are. I know for the foam on the left of the spare can be cut to fit around the bar, seen pics posted of it.

[The 1 2 Die 4]

Heres my $.02..

That pic is of the Ingalls rear strut. As a matter of fact, Ingalls is the only one that makes a rear strut. It does fit in a 05+ no problem, the foam cubby on the right side goes right back in. Now, if the 05+ foam has the same dimensions as the 08+ sub, your good.. Which as far as I know, it does.. That strut bar is made from a 1in square metal bar, the ends are just welded together.. I want one too!!!

[dropzone]

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93086

If washers are used to raise the sub box then the lip of the grey plastic trim lined at the edge if the hatch might need a piece cut out at the passenger side as it'll get pushed up.

[The 1 2 Die 4]

Okay, my $.02 was really worth $.00 lol..

http://www.sciontcx.com/images/interior/Rstrutbrace/0018.jpg

[dropzone]

To keep or not to keep the factory sub box? That is the question. I don't feel like cutting into the box unless I had a spare. The spacer could work but then the hatch floor would be uneven. Decisions decisions.

[The 1 2 Die 4]

Okay, heres my real $.02.. and this time im rubbin' the two pennies together just to make cents!!!
Your supposed to laugh..
Install the bar!!!
Replace the 6" sub with a 10" stealth enclosure that fits inside the spare..
Genius!!! Now its still boomin, stiff and hidden!!!

[Human Collapse]

Eventually I might do this, but I have no money and in order to do this, I'd have to buy the sub, build a box, buy the bar, buy a head unit, buy an amp, buy the wiring and I have no money for a while... So stock is how I'll roll for a while.

[Atomsk]

cut and reseal the stock sub box to make it fit

[The 1 2 Die 4]

:blink: Isn't the box made of plastic? Im not sure if you want to mod to install another mod..
:neutral:

[Atomsk]

yes it is plastic. you can cut it and reseal the box. check sl some of the guys on there have done it

[The 1 2 Die 4]

Well... Bam! There yah go!!! :smile:

You get the best of both worlds...

[Dezod]

Ingalls brace > sub

[Atomsk]

very nice dezod!!!

[Dezod]

very nice dezod!!!

It's the truth! Have more fun slamming her into apexs than making yourself go deaf with bass that drowns the treble.