Cusco Strut Brace Type-AS Rear

2011–2025 Mazda Familia / BFMP 323 2WD

Part #: 410 511 A

Overview

The Cusco Strut Brace Type-AS Rear is a high-quality suspension upgrade designed to enhance the handling and stability of your Mazda Familia or BFMP 323 2WD. Crafted with lightweight aluminum and steel components, this rear strut bar provides increased chassis rigidity, helping to reduce body flex during spirited driving or cornering. Whether you're a performance enthusiast, a daily driver seeking improved responsiveness, or an off-road adventurer, this strut brace offers a straightforward way to optimize your vehicle's suspension performance.

Installing this strut brace helps support better steering feel, improved cornering stability, and enhanced overall driving confidence. Its simple bolt-on design makes it an ideal upgrade for those looking to improve their vehicle's handling characteristics without extensive modifications or complex installation procedures.

Key Features

The Cusco Rear Strut Brace Type-AS is engineered with precision and durability in mind, utilizing high-quality materials and thoughtful design features to maximize performance and longevity.

• Lightweight Aluminum Shaft: The hollow aluminum shaft reduces weight while maintaining high rigidity, contributing to improved vehicle responsiveness without adding unnecessary mass.
• Steel End Plate Brackets: The steel brackets are painted in Cusco's signature blue, providing a flawless fitment tailored to the specific vehicle application and ensuring durability against corrosion and wear.
• Simple Bolt-On Installation: Designed for ease of installation, this strut brace mounts directly to the upper rear suspension points using existing bolt holes, requiring no cutting or drilling.
• Enhanced Chassis Rigidity: By connecting the upper suspension points, the bar helps minimize flex and body roll during aggressive driving, translating to more precise steering and improved handling.
• Vehicle-Specific Fitment: Engineered specifically for the Mazda Familia / BFMP 323 2WD, ensuring a perfect fit and seamless integration with your vehicle's suspension system.
• Lightweight Construction: The combination of aluminum and steel materials ensures strength without adding significant weight, preserving your vehicle's performance characteristics.
• Stylish Appearance: The blue-painted brackets add a sporty and professional look to your engine bay, complementing other Cusco performance parts.

Construction & Design

The Cusco Strut Brace Type-AS Rear features a hollow aluminum shaft that offers an excellent balance of strength and weight savings. The aluminum construction helps reduce overall vehicle weight, contributing to better acceleration and handling. The steel end plate brackets are precisely painted in Cusco's trademark blue, providing corrosion resistance and a sleek appearance. The design emphasizes simplicity and effectiveness, with a straightforward bolt-on installation that requires no modifications to your vehicle.

The bar's lightweight yet rigid construction ensures it can withstand the stresses of spirited driving while maintaining a minimal impact on vehicle weight. Its tailored fitment guarantees proper clearance and alignment, ensuring reliable performance and long-term durability.

Performance & Sound

While the Cusco Rear Strut Brace does not directly increase horsepower or torque, it significantly improves chassis stiffness, which enhances handling, steering response, and overall driving confidence. During cornering, you'll notice reduced body roll and more precise steering feedback, making your vehicle feel more planted and responsive. The installation of this strut brace is an excellent upgrade for enthusiasts seeking to optimize their vehicle's suspension dynamics without altering the engine or exhaust sound.

Installation & Fitment

The Cusco Strut Brace Type-AS Rear is designed for a straightforward bolt-on installation. It mounts directly to the existing upper rear suspension points using the factory hardware, with no cutting, drilling, or complex modifications required. The process typically involves removing the rear shock tower bolts and securing the bar in place, making it accessible even for DIY enthusiasts with basic tools. The precise fitment ensures a secure and stable connection, providing immediate benefits in handling and chassis rigidity.

• No cutting, drilling, or tuning is necessary.
• Designed specifically for the Mazda Familia / BFMP 323 2WD models from 2011 to 2025.
• Installation time is generally under an hour.

What's Included

• Rear strut brace bar with aluminum shaft
• Steel end plate brackets painted in Cusco blue
• All necessary mounting hardware and bolts
• Installation instructions

Ideal For

• Enthusiasts seeking improved handling and chassis stiffness
• Daily drivers looking for a simple suspension upgrade
• Performance-oriented drivers engaging in spirited driving or autocross
• Owners of Mazda Familia / BFMP 323 2WD models from 2011 to 2025

Emissions Note

This product is designed for off-road use and may not be legal for street use in all regions. Please check local regulations before installation. The Cusco Strut Brace does not affect emissions systems and is intended solely to improve vehicle handling and chassis rigidity.