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Tanabe Sustec Front Strut Tower Bar
Part #: TTB121F
$198.00 For each
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Featured Videos
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Video Description:Strut Bars Overview on Andy's Auto Sport TV
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Video Description:Keeping all four tires on the ground is important for safety, and in this video we show you how to tell when your shocks or struts are no longer doing their jobs. Highlights include:
*At 0:14, we show you the quick and easy way to tell if your shocks or struts are blown.
*At 0:35, we show you other indications of worn-out shocks and struts. -
Video Description:In this video, we explain the fundamental differences between shocks and struts by showing you how each of them work.
*At 0:18, we explain what shocks and struts actually do.
*At 0:28, we give you an overview of strut style suspensions.
*At 0:58, we explain the placement and function of shocks compared to struts.
Fits On:
07 Yaris Hatchback / Sedan, 08 xD, 09-10 Yaris 5DR
Description:
The strut tower bar is arguably one of the least expensive upgrades that can provide a very high degree of benefit that is felt immediately after installing. Often one of the first modifications performed on a vehicle, the strut tower brace improves handling and stability of a vehicle.
The Sustec Tower Bar has been very popular due to its low price and high functionality. By connecting the strut towers, and creating a balance, the shocks are prevented from independently moving and causing small changes in suspension geometry.
-REINFORCED LIP, EXTRUDED CENTERSHAFT
While simple in appearance, the design of the centershaft has a significant amount of engineering put into it.
The construction is reinforced extruded aluminum, which features dual reinforced lips on the underside, as well as tapered ends for additional rigidity. The centershaft is very lightweight, so weight is not added to reinforce the chassis.
-ADJUSTABLE PRELOAD
A very common error when installing tower bars.
It is always recommended to raise the vehicle when installing so that the load of the shock uppermounts on the stock towers is relieved and balanced out. When raised, and the tower bar is placed onto the vehicle, the preload can be adjusted and set. After it is bolted on and the car is lowered, each shock tower will have equal load and will prevent independent movements of each shock.
This will provide an extermely noticeable difference after installing. If a tower bar is installed on a car that is not raised, great benefits will be missed.
-ULTRA DURABLE STEEL END PLATES
The end plates are 100% steel for maximum strength and durability. Extremely budget tower bars commonly use aluminum end plates, which are highly subject to deformity and breaking.
Our 100% steel end plates are engineered for durability, so that the stress properly transfers to the bar, and does not overstress the welds and mounting brackets.
The strut tower bar is arguably one of the least expensive upgrades that can provide a very high degree of benefit that is felt immediately after installing. Often one of the first modifications performed on a vehicle, the strut tower brace improves handling and stability of a vehicle.
The Sustec Tower Bar has been very popular due to its low price and high functionality. By connecting the strut towers, and creating a balance, the shocks are prevented from independently moving and causing small changes in suspension geometry.
-REINFORCED LIP, EXTRUDED CENTERSHAFT
While simple in appearance, the design of the centershaft has a significant amount of engineering put into it.
The construction is reinforced extruded aluminum, which features dual reinforced lips on the underside, as well as tapered ends for additional rigidity. The centershaft is very lightweight, so weight is not added to reinforce the chassis.
-ADJUSTABLE PRELOAD
A very common error when installing tower bars.
It is always recommended to raise the vehicle when installing so that the load of the shock uppermounts on the stock towers is relieved and balanced out. When raised, and the tower bar is placed onto the vehicle, the preload can be adjusted and set. After it is bolted on and the car is lowered, each shock tower will have equal load and will prevent independent movements of each shock.
This will provide an extermely noticeable difference after installing. If a tower bar is installed on a car that is not raised, great benefits will be missed.
-ULTRA DURABLE STEEL END PLATES
The end plates are 100% steel for maximum strength and durability. Extremely budget tower bars commonly use aluminum end plates, which are highly subject to deformity and breaking.
Our 100% steel end plates are engineered for durability, so that the stress properly transfers to the bar, and does not overstress the welds and mounting brackets.
Whenever driving aggressively, a vehicle's suspension can only work as hard as the stiffness of the chassis permits. Tanabe's Sustec Strut Tower bar increase the rigidity of the vehicle's frame resulting in improved, predictable handling.
Tanabe was founded more than 20 years ago and makes all their products in Japan. Their products are ISO9001 certified, and JISQ9001 certified (Japan Industrial Standard). When people think Tanabe, they think quality.
Tanabe was founded more than 20 years ago and makes all their products in Japan. Their products are ISO9001 certified, and JISQ9001 certified (Japan Industrial Standard). When people think Tanabe, they think quality.
Featured Videos
-
Video Description:Strut Bars Overview on Andy's Auto Sport TV
-
Video Description:Keeping all four tires on the ground is important for safety, and in this video we show you how to tell when your shocks or struts are no longer doing their jobs. Highlights include:
*At 0:14, we show you the quick and easy way to tell if your shocks or struts are blown.
*At 0:35, we show you other indications of worn-out shocks and struts. -
Video Description:In this video, we explain the fundamental differences between shocks and struts by showing you how each of them work.
*At 0:18, we explain what shocks and struts actually do.
*At 0:28, we give you an overview of strut style suspensions.
*At 0:58, we explain the placement and function of shocks compared to struts.
Q: What is a strut bar? Why buy a strut bar?
A: Strut bars (also referred to as strut braces or strut tower braces) are used to reduce the amount of flex in the factory strut towers. Under hard cornering loads, the strut assembly is pulled laterally at the strut top. A strut bar ties together the strut towers and, braces them against flex and movement. So in other words, if you want to be able to accelerate through some turns instead of being forced to brake, a strut bar can help you do that since strut bars help reduce body roll during turns.
Q: How do you install a strut bar?
A: Strut bars take mere minutes to install with normal hand tools. First remove your factory strut tower bolts and brace, and then simply re-install them with the new strut bar.
Q: Are strut bars available for the front and rear of each vehicle?
A: Strut bars are offered for the front and rear tower braces on vehicles, since your car has struts inside each tire. Buying front and rear strut tower bars will dramatically improve your suspension.
A: Strut bars (also referred to as strut braces or strut tower braces) are used to reduce the amount of flex in the factory strut towers. Under hard cornering loads, the strut assembly is pulled laterally at the strut top. A strut bar ties together the strut towers and, braces them against flex and movement. So in other words, if you want to be able to accelerate through some turns instead of being forced to brake, a strut bar can help you do that since strut bars help reduce body roll during turns.
Q: How do you install a strut bar?
A: Strut bars take mere minutes to install with normal hand tools. First remove your factory strut tower bolts and brace, and then simply re-install them with the new strut bar.
Q: Are strut bars available for the front and rear of each vehicle?
A: Strut bars are offered for the front and rear tower braces on vehicles, since your car has struts inside each tire. Buying front and rear strut tower bars will dramatically improve your suspension.
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