hi guys

i was just wondering if it is possible to mount a rear strut bar in a 97 sunfire convertible. not100% sure, so i thought i'd ask

thanks for all the help guys!

should be no prob, but ask tabs or biggs both have verts and are very knowledgeable

No, there is no rear strut bar for the vert models, 99% positive too, hopefully someone else will chime in and verify that you cant fab your own either.

you can mount it, you just can't drop your top.

unless you hate your rear glass.

Chris Carr wrote:should be no prob, but ask tabs or biggs both have verts and are very knowledgeable

don't forget aboot teh Lenko

I've still got the RK Sport one from my old BFZ here... never tried to mount it on either 'vert tho... the 'pan' that the top sits in is level with the top of the strut towers, and the metal backing on the rear seat is right there... might be tight even getting it to fit. But yeah, I don't see how you'd get the glass to sit nicely on the metal bar without smashing it, maybe if you wrap it in foam? But it might not sit low enough...

Maybe I should try it... I have a new top w/ new glass to put on anyway... I'll update you when I try it

...j

John, I've tried it with one I ordered from Gravana (Vibrant rear IIRC) a few years ago and the glass actually sits down on the bar itself. If someone really feels they need one then they will need to sit down and fab one up themselves one off or just install it when needed and take it back out for regular driving with the top down.


Either way the average J owner will not put forth the time either way.