{"product_id":"cusco-pillar-side-bar-ek4-civic","title":"Cusco PILLAR Side Bar EK4 CIVIC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003e317 495 A\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4996338051394\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCusco PILLAR Side Bar 1996-2000 Honda Civic EK4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCusco Pillar Side Bar reinforces the front chassis on 1996-2000 Honda Civic EK4 models including CX and DX trims. This brace links the A-pillars to cut down body flex for precise steering response and confident cornering. 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