[v6]

Today when I open the hood to let my bud have a look what's under the hood, he asked me is that there should be a strut bar pre installed?

Because this car is used car so I don't really know.

Any 98 RAV4 owners knows?

Thanks

 

[Mohit]

No it doesn't have to be installed. In some countries it was an option.

 

[DJ Sueno]

No it doesn't have to be installed. In some countries it was an option.

yes, didn't it come standard in certain option packages ? to bad they didn't make it optional in every RAV though, as in having the bolt holes there... you would think that would be a good way for Toyota to make extra money off accessories... especially in SUV's for better handling and stability... 8)

 

[Scott Cummings]

It was only the 98-00 RAV4's that came with 235/60 Tires and Alloy Wheels package that have strut bar brace.

 

[joel]

It was only the 98-00 RAV4's that came with 235/60 Tires and Alloy Wheels package that have strut bar brace.

1997 have it too with this package.

It seem it's not the only difference.
I have odered rear shocks for mine and dealer asked me if the truck is equipped with 235/60R16.

In 1997, in Canada, this package was named group B and included:
235/60R16 tires
5 Alloy Wheels
ABS
Rear LSD
Fender flares
Strut bar (not in description of the package)

This package costed, in 1997, approximativly 2500$ CND

 

[Scott Cummings]

Thanks Joël, Yep that should be 97-00' with 235/60 tire/wheels.

 

[v6]

Mine is a 98 but only comes with standard 215 tires

I think I have to get one for my car from the junk yard as well as the rear LSD and fender flares.

 

[Andrew]

Looks like the strut brace came as a 3-point item in which most of the Australian RAV4's didn't have this feature. The 4.2 models all have the strut brace as stock, but there's a compliance plate in the way of our Aussie 4.1's. :roll:

 

[steve404]

Hi,
My UK 98 version Rav4 Freesport(special edition had the 235 tyres and has part of the pack the bright red engine strut, looks good and really makes a difference to the handling.

Steve. :lol: :lol:

 

[privatedog]

My 97 in Canada has that package too Joel.
I dont know if he is pulling my leg, but a friend who also has a 97 RAV in eastern Canada told me my bar was very different than his. Mine is red. He said his was yellow with a black RAV4 logo.

 

[ccaddy]

Who has strut tower braces for our Rav's here in Canada ?
Are they still available from Toyota ?

I have a front /rear set in my Grand Prix and they great !!

 

[joel]

My 97 in Canada has that package too Joel.
I dont know if he is pulling my leg, but a friend who also has a 97 RAV in eastern Canada told me my bar was very different than his. Mine is red. He said his was yellow with a black RAV4 logo.

Mine is red too. It goes to firewall from each shock tower.

 

[ccaddy]

Joel : Is that a factory unit or after market ?
How much ?

 

[joel]

Joel : Is that a factory unit or after market ?
How much ?

That is factory unit.

 

[ccaddy]

Are these still available ?

 

[joel]

Are these still available ?

I really don't know.

The best to do is calling your Toyota dealer.