Cusco 157 540 A Type OS Front Strut Tower Bar for 00-05 Toyota MR2 Spyder 1ZZ

Vehicle Fitment

• 2000-2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder (ZZW30, 1.8L 1ZZ-FE, Manual Transmission Only)

Fitment Notes

• Manual transmission only (5MT/6MT) -- does NOT fit SMT models
• Requires modification of front strut top mount cover for installation
• Front strut tower cover and spare tire cover may need to be removed or modified
• Chassis code: ZZW30
• For rear strut bar on same platform, see Cusco 157 541 A

Features

• Type OS design -- oval aluminum shaft for maximum rigidity
• Tubular aluminum construction -- lightweight and high strength
• High polish finish -- corrosion resistant
• Cusco blue CNC end plates -- signature Cusco aesthetic
• Reduces chassis flex -- improves front-end steering response and stability
• Bolt-on installation -- no welding required
• All required hardware included

Specifications

• Part Number: 157 540 A
• Type: OS (Oval Shaft)
• Position: Front, Upper Strut Tower
• Material: Tubular aluminum
• Finish: High polish
• End Plate Color: Cusco Blue
• Package Weight: 5 lbs
• Package Dimensions: 52 x 9 x 3 inches
• UPC: 4996338157096

Included Components

• 1x Type OS front strut tower bar
• 2x Cusco blue end plates
• Hardware kit

Product Description

The Cusco 157 540 A is a Type OS front strut tower bar engineered specifically for the 2000-2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder (ZZW30). Cusco's Type OS is the most popular strut bar in their lineup, featuring a high-polish tubular aluminum oval shaft that delivers excellent torsional rigidity while keeping weight to a minimum. By bracing the two front strut towers together, the bar significantly reduces chassis flex during cornering -- tightening steering response and improving overall front-end stability. The iconic Cusco blue end plates and polished shaft make it a visual upgrade as well as a functional one.

Installation is bolt-on and requires only standard hand tools, though the front strut top mount cover must be modified to accommodate the bar. This part is compatible with 5MT and 6MT transmissions only -- it does not fit SMT (Sequential Manual Transmission) models. For the matching rear strut bar, see Cusco 157 541 A.