Cusco Type-AS Rear Strut Brace

2011–2025 Honda Prelude (BA4/BA5) 2.0L

Part #: 323 511 A

Overview

The Cusco Type-AS Rear Strut Brace is a lightweight, high-strength reinforcement component designed specifically for the Honda Prelude (BA4/BA5) models from 2011 to 2025. Crafted from hollow aluminum, this rear strut brace enhances chassis rigidity, helping to improve handling response and stability during spirited driving or everyday commuting. Whether you're a performance enthusiast seeking sharper cornering or a daily driver aiming for improved vehicle feel, this strut brace offers a simple yet effective upgrade to your Prelude's suspension system.

Designed with ease of installation in mind, the Cusco Type-AS Rear Strut Brace is a bolt-on component that requires no cutting or drilling. Its lightweight construction ensures that your vehicle's weight distribution remains optimized while providing increased structural support. By reducing chassis flex at the rear suspension points, this brace helps you get more precise steering feedback and improved overall driving dynamics.

Key Features

The Cusco Type-AS Rear Strut Brace incorporates several innovative features that make it a popular choice among Honda Prelude owners looking to enhance their vehicle's handling:

• Lightweight Aluminum Construction: The hollow aluminum shaft provides a perfect balance of strength and weight savings, ensuring minimal impact on vehicle performance while maximizing chassis reinforcement.
• Steel End Plate Brackets: Painted in Cusco's signature blue, these end plates are crafted from durable steel, offering flawless fitment tailored to the specific vehicle application.
• Simple Bolt-On Installation: Designed for both front and rear upper strut locations, the brace installs easily with standard tools, making it accessible for DIY enthusiasts and professional installers alike.
• Enhanced Chassis Rigidity: By connecting the upper strut towers, the brace reduces flex and improves handling response, especially during aggressive cornering or high-performance driving.
• Vehicle-Specific Fitment: Precision-engineered brackets ensure a perfect fit for the Honda Prelude (BA4/BA5), maintaining factory clearance and alignment.
• Durability & Corrosion Resistance: The steel brackets are painted to resist corrosion, ensuring long-lasting performance even in challenging weather conditions.
• Improved Handling & Stability: The added reinforcement translates into more predictable steering and reduced body roll, enhancing overall driving confidence.

Construction & Design

The Cusco Type-AS Rear Strut Brace features a meticulously designed hollow aluminum shaft that offers excellent strength-to-weight ratio, ensuring that the reinforcement does not add unnecessary weight to your vehicle. The steel end plates are precisely machined and painted in Cusco's trademark blue, providing both aesthetic appeal and corrosion resistance. The bolt-on design utilizes existing mounting points at the rear upper strut towers, ensuring a secure and snug fit without the need for modifications. This thoughtful construction ensures durability, ease of installation, and consistent performance over time.

Performance & Sound

While the primary benefit of the Cusco Type-AS Rear Strut Brace is increased chassis rigidity, many users report a noticeable improvement in handling response and steering feel. The brace helps reduce flex at the rear suspension points, resulting in more direct and confident steering feedback. Although it does not produce any significant sound or noise, the structural reinforcement contributes to a more planted and stable driving experience, especially during aggressive maneuvers or on uneven road surfaces.

Installation & Fitment

The Cusco Type-AS Rear Strut Brace is designed for a straightforward bolt-on installation. It attaches directly to the existing upper strut towers using the provided brackets and hardware. No cutting, drilling, or special tools are required, making it an ideal upgrade for both DIY enthusiasts and professional mechanics. The process typically takes less than an hour, and detailed instructions are included to ensure proper fitment and alignment. Once installed, you'll immediately notice the enhanced chassis stiffness and improved handling characteristics.

• Easy bolt-on installation with no cutting or drilling required
• Compatible with Honda Prelude (BA4/BA5) models from 2011 to 2025
• Designed for rear upper strut locations for optimal chassis reinforcement

What's Included

• Hollow aluminum rear strut brace
• Steel end plate brackets painted in Cusco blue
• All necessary mounting hardware and bolts
• Installation instructions

Ideal For

• Honda Prelude owners seeking improved handling and chassis stiffness
• Performance enthusiasts looking for a lightweight reinforcement upgrade
• DIYers and professional installers wanting a straightforward bolt-on solution
• Drivers who want to enhance vehicle response during spirited driving or track days