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What is a Tension Rod Bar?
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Tue, 02 March 2004 05:33
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Maybe stupid question but i'm trying to find out what a Tension Rod Bar does. They are avaliable for the AE86, but cannot find much information on where abouts on the front end they actually go.
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Central Coast, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: What is a Tension Rod Bar?
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Tue, 02 March 2004 05:58
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Haha thanks for that mate, I did actually find that site but like you say doesn't tell you a lot..
I was more curious as to what it attaches to, like the control arms or radius rods etc.
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Central Coast, NSW
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Re: What is a Tension Rod Bar?
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Tue, 02 March 2004 22:55
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Looks like it goes between the radius rods and reduces flex in that area. I can't see it being very beneficial unless you already have some pretty hardcore suspension work!
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Terrigal
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Re: What is a Tension Rod Bar?
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Tue, 02 March 2004 23:18
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Yeah it appears thats what they do.
My curiosity has been satisfied. Thanks 
On the topic of reducing flex... For my own piece of mind I wouldn't mind adding some supports in the RA28 as it usually gets driven pretty hard.
I don't really want to go for a roll cage. But how beneficial are strut bars, front and rear? Most likely the triangular style.
Also seem welding inside shock towers etc.
Any opinions on this? Or am I turning into a ricer?
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Toymods Board Member
I supported Toymods
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Turramurra, Sydney.
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May 2002
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Re: What is a Tension Rod Bar?
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Wed, 03 March 2004 00:52
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Mate, my strut brace made a really noticable difference, it was much more effective than I was expecting. You definitely should get one!
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Brisbane
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Re: What is a Tension Rod Bar?
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Wed, 03 March 2004 00:58
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A front strut bar will be very beneficial, especially a triangulated one. Seam welding is going a bit far unless you're building a rally car! As for the rear, you have a live axle so there's really not much you can do there short of installing a cross-braced rollcage.
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Eskilstuna, Sweden
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May 2002
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Re: What is a Tension Rod Bar?
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Wed, 03 March 2004 06:19
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Hey Joel,
My front strut brace (under 200 dollars from memory) made a very noticeable difference.
Send me an email if you want any pics on what I did for the back end.
Cheers
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