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Hi Guys,

So I bought a Durango 2020 RT and happy about it but I'm really overwhelmed of finding the best Strut Brace in terms of price, quality and the looks inside the hood.

Other than Black Ops Auto Works Billet Strut Brace WK2 or Durango 2012-2020 SKU: BOAWBSB-BK that costs $799.00.
www.blackopsautoworks.com

Black Ops Jeep Grand Cherokee Billet Strut Brace

Black Ops Jeep Grand Cherokee Billet Strut Brace SRT, Made in the USA Jeep Suspension Improvement.
www.blackopsautoworks.com www.blackopsautoworks.com

It got the looks and engineering but not the price.

Also this item, 11-18 Durango Grand Cherokee Front Strut Tower Brace Chrome Molly Steel Silver. But doesn't satisfy my taste.
www.ebay.com

11-20 Durango Grand Cherokee Front Strut Tower Brace Chrome Molly Steel Silver | eBay

This unit works by tying the two strut pillar towers together and reinforces the connection by bracing them When your vehicle corners, the strut bar distributes the cornering load across each strut tower thereby reducing chassis flex and keeping the car level.
www.ebay.com


Kindly advise me on model, its picture with a purchase link.

Thanks
 
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To be honest I'm sure it makes a little bit of difference, but nothing crazy as the truck in Sport mode handled pretty well without it. A bigger difference is a wider track with upgraded wheel and tires. went 20x10 w/ 295x45 and the truck def feels more planted.
 
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It is still a 5000# + SUV, there is only so much you can do with that.....
 
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I don't think anyone here is deluding themselves into thinking a strut brace is the equivalent of adding race rubber or 2" lowering, it's not a magical handling upgrade. However, If you have an awareness of subtle changes in steering feel, then I you'll know these braces add positive steering feel.

The Black Ops unit is an amazing piece, but we're not hunting terrorists overseas so it's not mission critical that the strut towers are held to a 5 micron tolerance, that thing is waaaay over the top! On the other end the Grocery Getter under hood presence is underwhelming, kinda weenie. They need to upsize the cross bar and add some gussets at the bends. Do that and I'll buy one.
 
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jbawden said:
I don't think anyone here is deluding themselves into thinking a strut brace is the equivalent of adding race rubber or 2" lowering, it's not a magical handling upgrade. However, If you have an awareness of subtle changes in steering feel, then I you'll know these braces add positive steering feel.

The Black Ops unit is an amazing piece, but we're not hunting terrorists overseas so it's mission critical that the strut towers are held to a 5 micron tolerance, that thing is waaaay over the top! On the other end the Grocery Getter under hood presence is underwhelming, kinda weenie. They need to upsize the cross bar and add some gussets at the bends. Do that and I'll buy one.
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I kinda agree with you on this. Grocery Getter seems only cosmetic more than what it does.

Seems Black Ops is the best but price wise very expensive.
 
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Grocery Getter now offers a dual tube brace that is more substantial than the original.
 
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CTHR said:
Grocery Getter now offers a dual tube brace that is more substantial than the original.
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I saw the Grocery Getter dual-tube brace on a Durango at the "Mopar Meet in the Mountains" event this past weekend in Gatlinburg. It looks like an excellent option.

Throw in that he was riding on a air suspension and had put FAT rubber at all four corners, and it was easy to see why he was able to run the Tail of the Dragon (US129) with ease.
 
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Wizard of Iz said:
I saw the Grocery Getter dual-tube brace on a Durango at the "Mopar Meet in the Mountains" event this past weekend in Gatlinburg. It looks like an excellent option.

Throw in that he was riding on a air suspension and had put FAT rubber at all four corners, and it was easy to see why he was able to run the Tail of the Dragon (US129) with ease.
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Where are the pictures? LOL! I've never heard of that event. Sounds like fun though.

I've been wanting to take my Z (it's set up for autocrossing) to the Dragon (or some of the lesser known roads near Fontana Lake). I'm not sure a 5,000 lb plus Durango (no matter how modified it is) would be as much fun on the Dragon.
 
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ZPirate said:
Where are the pictures? LOL! I've never heard of that event. Sounds like fun though.

I've been wanting to take my Z (it's set up for autocrossing) to the Dragon (or some of the lesser known roads near Fontana Lake). I'm not sure a 5,000 lb plus Durango (no matter how modified it is) would be as much fun on the Dragon.
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Lots of pictures and videos of the weekend on the Meet in the Mountains - Facebook page. They're already planning to hold the event again in 2021. No set dates yet ... roughly mid-June.

It's a fun Thursday - Sunday event for Mopars. Friday had an escorted cruise through town followed by a trip to The Dragon. The group then split up. Some of us went back over The Dragon while some went through Fontana and ran Moonshiner 28 then on to Cherokee and 441 back to Gatlinburg. Your Z would definitely be much more fun on The Dragon. I was in my '15 Challenger SRT ... and was a little envious of the guys in Mini Coopers.

I swiped a couple of pictures of the Durango I mentioned from the cruise and the car show. Again, not my vehicle .... but it has given me some ideas.

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That's cool! I imagine that was a fun event. I can't get over how low that Durango is sitting. I suppose the benefit of the air suspension.

The Mopar event sounds similar to the ZDayZ event for Z cars that is held at Fontana Village Resort each year. I've been to Fontana Village before, but unfortunately not for ZDayZ or even in my Z. The 2020 event scheduled for May was cancelled (and now may be rescheduled for November, 2020). I hope to get the Z up there one day.

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ZPirate said:
That's cool! I imagine that was a fun event. I can't get over how low that Durango is sitting. I suppose the benefit of the air suspension.

The Mopar event sounds similar to the ZDayZ event for Z cars that is held at Fontana Village Resort each year. I've been to Fontana Village before, but unfortunately not for ZDayZ or even in my Z. The 2020 event scheduled for May was cancelled (and now may be rescheduled for November, 2020). I hope to get the Z up there one day.

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