--- product_id: 7922086 title: "Front Strut Bar For Use With (03-07 Corolla/02-05 Matrix)" brand: "dc sports" price: "£211.00" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7922086-front-strut-bar-for-use-with-03-07-corolla-02 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Quick & easy installation Distributes lateral load evenly Dual bar design for max rigidity Front Strut Bar For Use With (03-07 Corolla/02-05 Matrix) **Brand:** dc sports **Price:** £211.00 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🛡️ Elevate your ride’s edge — because every corner counts. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Front Strut Bar For Use With (03-07 Corolla/02-05 Matrix) by dc sports - **How much does it cost?** £211.00 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7922086-front-strut-bar-for-use-with-03-07-corolla-02) ## Best For - dc sports enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted dc sports brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Effortless Upgrade:** Install in minutes with included hardware and clear instructions—no mechanic needed. - • **Sleek, Durable Design:** Powder-coated mild steel with a solid one-piece build for lasting strength and style. - • **Rock-Solid Handling Boost:** Slash chassis flex and corner with confidence on any road. - • **Trusted Performance Legacy:** From the pioneers of sport compact tuning, backed by dyno-tested engineering and a 1-year warranty. - • **Precision Load Distribution:** Engineered to balance lateral forces across both front strut towers for superior stability. ## Overview The DC Sports Front Strut Bar (CSB1402) is a precision-engineered, powder-coated mild steel brace designed for 2003-2007 Toyota Corolla and 2002-2005 Matrix models. Its dual bar, solid one-piece design reduces chassis flex by distributing lateral loads evenly across front strut towers, enhancing handling and stability on uneven roads. Easy to install with included hardware and instructions, it delivers a proven performance upgrade trusted by enthusiasts and backed by a one-year warranty. ## Description DC Sports was founded by Darrell and Darrick Contreras as a high-quality designer and manufacturer of performance products to address the developing Sport Compact Market. In 1987, American Honda commissioned DC Sports to develop a header for their SCCA prepped CRX's and the result cumulated was our first 4 into 1 header design. It was so well received that Honda requested headers for other applications. That system is the one that started it all (HHC5002). The Sport Compact Market was primarily based on popular Japanese small cars that were great cars to begin with, but also excellent platforms for various tuning modifications. Throughout the 1990s, DC Sports was synonymous with Honda and Acura performance and in the early 2000's started expanding into other sport compact platforms. DC Sports developed unique designs that performed better and therefore became the brand of choice for serious enthusiasts. DC Sports offers products for most popular sport compact vehicles. Our headers and intakes are available as CARB approved-50 states legal or race only- off road use versions. Headers are manufactured with polished T304SS stainless and/or T409SS ceramic coated for protection and finish. Intake kits come with a high flow open element filter complete with all necessary hardware for a hassle-free installation. Braces are manufactured with mild steel for strength and powder-coated for a quality durable finish and solid one-piece designs are used whenever possible to provide the maximum chassis rigidity. All parts are engineered, dyno tested for performance (where applicable), and come with an industry standard one year warranty. DC Sports has always been first and foremost about performance and value but there is also no other product that has the DC Sports look, feel, and quality. DC Sports has a comprehensive global distribution network and is headquartered in City of Industry, California. The DC Sports brand will always stand for the very best in performance. Review: Nice car mod. - I have a 2005 Toyota Corolla LE 1.8, the strut bar came in a few days without any issues. In the package it came with the needed washers that have to be placed when installing the bar and it came with the instructions and a few stickers. The bar was super easy to install and it looks cool. The car feels good when driving it after installing the bar. I recommend this bar for anyone with an older car like mines. Review: Excellent Product - I bought this for a 2005 Toyota Matrix FWD rear drum brakes. I forget the 2 letters that go with model name. I upgraded front & rear brakes (rotors, drums, pads, shoes, steering knuckles, tie rod ends, calipers, wheel cylinder, stainless steel brake lines (front & rear), lower control arms with new bushings. I only put in new steering knuckles because the wheel bearings were already pressed in. I bought new rear hubs (w/ bearings already pressed in). I just wanted everything to bolt in. Then I saw this shock tower support ladder. It was a great price, so I bought it as well. All I needed was new shoes for the rear drums. I found the bleed screw for the front right caliper was broken off, so I needed to replace that caliper (tried to repair by drilling out old broken bleed screw to no avail). Anyway car drove fine with no real issues with 250K miles. I was impressed with the first Toyota I’d ever owned. So in a single day I switched out the entire brakes (lines, calipers, rotors, pads, etc.), wheel bearings, steering knuckles, lower control arms/bushings & this front shock tower support. Since I did so much at one time, I can’t honestly say how much this strut did for the performance, but I can say Toyotas are AWESOME. I’ve own a Mazda RX-7 & multiple BMWs, but I’m sold on Toyota products now. Not a ton of performance in a Matrix XR (1.8L, 5-speed manual), but it handles solid & get over 30 mpg. It’s the perfect stealth machine! I included pics of front & rear wheels to show the new (but dirty) calipers (powder coated), drilled & slotted rotors, and new rear drums. This car stops on a dime. Easily out performs the braking of my BMW 330i (& it had ventilated rear rotors). All this & a 4 door X-over (???🤔) vehicle that can haul a full size, top loading washing machine. I could feel the increased front end stiffness immediately after installing the shock tower strut. And for about $150, it was inline with my budget for breathing improved handling in an 18 year old, 250K mile Japanese workhorse. 😎 I’m incredibly happy with my purchase of the product & the vendor. ## Features - Improves handling while cornering and over uneven roads - Reduces chassis flex - Distributes lateral load over both front strut towers - Quick and Easy Installation - Dual bar design ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000EDE6EO | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,554,497 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #8,001 in Automotive Replacement Struts | | Brand | DC Sports | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (116) | | Date First Available | December 7, 2005 | | Exterior | Machined | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 7 pounds | | Item model number | CSB1402 | | Manufacturer | DC Sports | | Manufacturer Part Number | CSB1402 | | Model | DC Sports Front Carbon Steel Strut Bar Toyota Corolla Es/02-05 Matrix 2003-2005 | | OEM Part Number | CSB1402 | | Product Dimensions | 46 x 9 x 3 inches | | Special Features | Solid, single piece design guarantees a precise fit | ## Images ![Front Strut Bar For Use With (03-07 Corolla/02-05 Matrix) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61CiE+oFyZL.jpg) ![Front Strut Bar For Use With (03-07 Corolla/02-05 Matrix) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61e1f4VhAIL.jpg) ![Front Strut Bar For Use With (03-07 Corolla/02-05 Matrix) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Cm+RSVszL.jpg) ![Front Strut Bar For Use With (03-07 Corolla/02-05 Matrix) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71MU3dMuCwL.jpg) ![Front Strut Bar For Use With (03-07 Corolla/02-05 Matrix) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71sDaMISDpL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: any idea if this will fit '09 scion xb?** A: Hi! Thank you for asking! Unfortunately, this will not fit nor did the company manufacture/test fit a front strut bar for the '09 Scion XB. I do apologize for that. Thanks! **Q: Is this just a front strut bar? Is there a rear strut bar?** A: Just the front strut bar only. I'm sure there's a rear strut bar too depends on the model of your car but its sold separately. **Q: I have a japanese toyota corolla fielder will this work?** A: Yes **Q: Could this fit a 99 Toyota Camry?** A: Not without considerable modification. Intended for use on Corolla, Matrix, Pontiac Vibe models. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice car mod. *by M***N on April 5, 2023* I have a 2005 Toyota Corolla LE 1.8, the strut bar came in a few days without any issues. In the package it came with the needed washers that have to be placed when installing the bar and it came with the instructions and a few stickers. The bar was super easy to install and it looks cool. The car feels good when driving it after installing the bar. I recommend this bar for anyone with an older car like mines. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Product *by G***. on February 21, 2023* I bought this for a 2005 Toyota Matrix FWD rear drum brakes. I forget the 2 letters that go with model name. I upgraded front & rear brakes (rotors, drums, pads, shoes, steering knuckles, tie rod ends, calipers, wheel cylinder, stainless steel brake lines (front & rear), lower control arms with new bushings. I only put in new steering knuckles because the wheel bearings were already pressed in. I bought new rear hubs (w/ bearings already pressed in). I just wanted everything to bolt in. Then I saw this shock tower support ladder. It was a great price, so I bought it as well. All I needed was new shoes for the rear drums. I found the bleed screw for the front right caliper was broken off, so I needed to replace that caliper (tried to repair by drilling out old broken bleed screw to no avail). Anyway car drove fine with no real issues with 250K miles. I was impressed with the first Toyota I’d ever owned. So in a single day I switched out the entire brakes (lines, calipers, rotors, pads, etc.), wheel bearings, steering knuckles, lower control arms/bushings & this front shock tower support. Since I did so much at one time, I can’t honestly say how much this strut did for the performance, but I can say Toyotas are AWESOME. I’ve own a Mazda RX-7 & multiple BMWs, but I’m sold on Toyota products now. Not a ton of performance in a Matrix XR (1.8L, 5-speed manual), but it handles solid & get over 30 mpg. It’s the perfect stealth machine! I included pics of front & rear wheels to show the new (but dirty) calipers (powder coated), drilled & slotted rotors, and new rear drums. This car stops on a dime. Easily out performs the braking of my BMW 330i (& it had ventilated rear rotors). All this & a 4 door X-over (???🤔) vehicle that can haul a full size, top loading washing machine. I could feel the increased front end stiffness immediately after installing the shock tower strut. And for about $150, it was inline with my budget for breathing improved handling in an 18 year old, 250K mile Japanese workhorse. 😎 I’m incredibly happy with my purchase of the product & the vendor. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect fitment and top quality *by G***5 on December 5, 2025* Incredible Quality --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7922086-front-strut-bar-for-use-with-03-07-corolla-02](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7922086-front-strut-bar-for-use-with-03-07-corolla-02) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*