10/20/2026
TECH TIP TUESDAY: What does a strut tower brace actually do?
Strut towers are the mounting points that tie the top of your front suspension to the body. Every time you load the front end, whether you’re turning into a corner, carrying speed through an on-ramp, or hitting a mid-corner bump, those towers take the force. They can shift slightly relative to each other.
A strut tower brace ties the two towers together so they work as one unit. Load going into one tower gets shared with the other. That gives you:
- More consistent suspension geometry under load
- Quicker, more precise turn-in
- Cleaner steering feedback through the wheel
What it doesn’t do is replace your springs or sway bars, which handle body roll. The brace makes the front end answer your inputs sooner and more predictably.
Steeda strut tower braces:
- Maverick (2022-2026) (555-5739)
- Explorer (2020-2025) (555-5734)
- Mustang GT/EcoBoost (2015-2026) (555-5731)
All three bolt on with basic hand tools and are made in the USA.
Shop them at steeda.com or talk to a Steeda Performance Expert at 1-800-950-0774.
Is a strut tower brace already on your build, or next on the list?