Tanabe Sustec Front Strut Tower Bar

The Tanabe Sustec Front Strut Tower Bar (also called a front strut brace or shock tower brace) connects the left and right front strut towers. This stiffens the chassis in that area. Less flex means the dampers, springs and stabilizers can work as designed. The result is sharper steering response and better stability when cornering.

Key Features:

• Extruded aluminum center shaft: The hollow shaft is light, so it adds rigidity without adding much weight to the front end.
• Reinforced design: The shaft has reinforced lips on the underside and tapered ends for extra rigidity.
• Oval cross-section: The shape helps the bar hold its form under hard driving. It also leaves clearance around surrounding components.
• Adjustable preload: This lets the bar be installed without putting unwanted stress on the strut mounts.
• Application-specific construction: Each bar in the Sustec line is made for its own application, so it mounts securely.

Tanabe is a Japanese suspension specialist known for its Sustec line of springs, dampers, stabilizers and chassis bracing. A strut tower bar is a simple, affordable upgrade. It also pairs well with lowering springs, coilovers and sway bars as part of a complete handling setup.