Do you really need a strut tower brace? What are strut braces or strut bars? How do they enhance handling and performance? Do you need one on older cars and will they offer improvements to handling on newer models? You may also hear them referred to as strut tower braces or shock tower braces and in this video we will look at what they are, why you would want to fit one to your performance car tuning project and pass on some tips for fitting one.

What about the strut bar vs no strut bar - does it make much difference to a cars handling, the ubiquitous strut bar explained with no sales talk advertising or sponsorship as we explore the merits of fitting a strut tower brace or strut brace to your car and in which conditions these are most effective.

They are very easy mods and can make a big difference especially if you have an older car and the suspension alignment has started to sag.

A strut brace is a sturdy metal bar which connects the top of the strut towers (suspension pillars) together. This reduces the flexing and twisting of the body, under heavy cornering, and on roads with steep cambers. Strut braces will reduce body flexing allowing better cornering and enhanced driver feedback.

The benefits of fitting strut braces are that they reduce body flexing allowing better cornering and enhanced driver feedback.

They also redistribute tension between the left and right strut towers. All the force and pressure that is generated while driving gets shared evenly across your chassis.

Because of this, the wear and tear associated with this pressure also get redistributed. Even wear is always a good thing and this will ensure your suspension alignment stays true and can prolong your tire or tyre lifespan.

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