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-	Tension Rod, also known as '''compression rod''', strut rod, or caster/castor rod. Sometimes called a radius rod.	+	Tension Rod, also known as '''compression rod''', strut rod, or caster/castor rod. Sometimes called a radius rod or reaction rod, or even a tie bar (although that suggests a [[Steering_Linkage#Side_Rods|tie-rod bar]]).
-	The tension rods keep the front wheels located fore/aft.	+	= Overview =
		+	The tension rods keep the front wheels located fore/aft. It forms one leg of the virtual lower A-arm. The [[LCA]] makes up the other leg of the "A".
-	It is the lower bar in this photo:	+	H10 1973-1975 1200 rods
-	<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=9433 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/9433.jpg]	+	H74 1976-1994 1200 rods (also used by 1976-up 120Y)
-	With bushes in place:	+	{{Album|22682}} {{Album|26639}}
-	<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=13474 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/13474.jpg]	+
-	[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=8712 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/8712.jpg]	+	1976 and later tensions rods have a different bolt spacing at the end, to match the updated bolt pattern on the 1976 and later [[LCA]]s. Because of the changed patterns, H74 requires notched Tension Rods with bolt holes drilled farther apart
		+	<br>{{Album|23764}} {{Album|23765}}
-	[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=15218 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/15218.jpg]	+	The tension rod is the lower bar attached to the LCA, the other bar is the [[anti-sway bar]]
		+	<br>{{Album|9433}} {{Album|8712}} {{UploadPost|174_5866e81325cbf.jpg|483002}} {{UploadPostH|12526_53f7d901e3a1f.jpg|459163|178}}
		+
		+	With bushes in place:
		+	<br>{{Album|13474}} {{Album|24594}}
		+
		+	Red poly bushings for a stiffer ride
		+	<br>{{Album|15218}} {{Album|11936}} {{Album|11937}}
	= Part Numbers =		= Part Numbers =
-	* 54470-H1000 ROD-TENSION FRONT SUSPENSION RH	+	== Rods ==
-	* 54471-H1000 ROD-TENSION FRONT SUSPENSION LH	+	Early 1200 (B110, un-notched)
-	* 54470-H7200 Tension rod R.H 1974 to 7910	+	* 54470-H1000 ROD-TENSION FRONT SUSPENSION RH
-	* 54470-H8500 Tension rod R.H 7911-	+	* 54471-H1000 ROD-TENSION FRONT SUSPENSION LH
-	54472-18000 WASHER-SPECIAL TENSION ROD	+	1975.October-1979.October (notched) B120 & B210
		+	* 54470-H7400 Tension rod R.H
		+	* 54471-H7400 Tension rod L.H
		+
		+	79.November and newer B121/B122 also all B310
		+	* 54470-H8500 Tension rod R.H
		+	* 54471-H8500 Tension rod L.H
		+	{{Photo|H74_tension_rod.jpg}}
		+
		+	== Bolts ==
		+	For the two bolts that fix the Tension Rod to the ball joint & LCA, see see [[Ball Joints]].
		+
		+	54472-18000 WASHER-SPECIAL TENSION ROD -7910
		+	54472-H8500 WASHER-THRUST TENSION ROD 7911-
	54630-H1001 COLLAR-BUSH TENSION ROD		54630-H1001 COLLAR-BUSH TENSION ROD
	08915-44210 WASHER-PLAIN M12		08915-44210 WASHER-PLAIN M12
	08912-34210 NUT-HEX SELF LOCK M12		08912-34210 NUT-HEX SELF LOCK M12
		+	{{Photo|tension_rod_parts.jpg}}
		+
		+	== Bushings ==
		+	Bushes 1200/120Y/B310 - approximately 21 mm thick
		+	* [http://google.com/search?q=54476-W5000 54476-W5000] Tension rod bushing (2 per side) (replaces 54476-H1001) $2.73
		+
		+	{{Album|24595}}
		+
		+	[http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1208483,parttype,7608 Rockauto B110] [http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/nissan,1982,210,1.2l+l4,1208876,suspension,strut+rod+bushing,7608 Rockauto B310]
		+	* MCQUAY-NORRIS FA1320
		+	* RAYBESTOS 5781039
		+	* ACDELCO 45G25039 or 88913237 $4.70/side (bushings, collar, washer & nut)
		+	* MOOG K9217 $6.23/set of four
		+
		+	== B210 ==
		+	JAPAN
		+	Early B210
		+	54474-H5000 ROD ASS'Y-tension, front suspension (R.H.)
		+	54475-H5000 ROD ASS'Y-tension, front suspension (L.H.)
		+	Late B210 Van 1075-, sedan/coupe 1275-
		+	54474-H7400 ROD ASS'Y-tension, front suspension (R.H.)
		+	54475-H7400 ROD ASS'Y-tension, front suspension (L.H.)
		+	54472-18000 WASHER-special, tension rod (4)
		+	54630-H1001 COLLAR-bush, tension rod (4)
		+	54476-H1001 BUSH-tension rod (4)
		+	08915-44210 WASHER-plain (2)
		+	08912-34210 NUT (2)
		+	54880-H5000 BRACKET ASS'Y-tension rod (R.H.) A12 & A14
		+	54480-H5900 ASSY-BRACKET,TENSION ROD RH USA & L16 JDM
		+
		+	NORTH AMERICA (HLB210, fits PB210 LCA)
		+	54474-H5900 ASSY-ROD,TENSION RH
		+	54475-H5900 ASSY-ROD,TENSION LH
		+	54537-21003 WASHER-SPECIAL (4)
		+	54479-21000 COLLAR-BUSH TENSION ROD (2)
		+	54476-21000 BUSH-TENSION ROD (4)
		+	08915-54210 WASHER-PLAIN (2)
		+	08912-34210 NUT-SELF LOCK TYPE N M12 (2)
		+	54480-H5900 ASSY-BRACKET,TENSION ROD RH USA & L16 JDM
		+
		+	{{Photo|HLB210_undercarriage.jpg|/sightings/forum}}
		+
		+	== B310 ==
		+	54470-H8500 ROD-TENSION,FRONT SUSPENSION RH
		+	54471-H8500 ROD-TENSION,FRONT SUSPENSION LH
		+	54472-H8500 WASHER-SPECIAL TENSION ROD TO BRACKET (4)
		+	54630-H1001 COLLAR-BUSH,TENSION ROD TO BRACKET (2)
		+	54476-W5000 BUSH-TENSION ROD TO BRACKET (4)
		+	08915-44210 WASHER-PLAIN (2)
		+	08912-34210 NUT-HEX,SELF LOCK TYPE (2)
		+
		+	= Brackets =
		+	The tension rod chassis brackets are welded to the front side member (front rail)
		+
		+	74830, 74831
		+	{{pn|Floor_Part_Numbers|54532-H1001}} BRACKET-SUSPENSION ROD, RH
		+	{{search|54533-H1001|54533-H1001}} BRACKET-SUSPENSION ROD, LH
		+
		+	{{Album|24597}} {{Album|24596}} {{UploadPost|174_619c2111abf3b.jpg|496241}} {{Album|27033}} {{Album|12653}}
		+
		+	If it cracks, re-weld and reinforce as necessary. A large washer can be welded to reinforce the opening
		+	<br>{{Album|7199}}
		+
		+	If battery rust corrodes the right bracket, replace it
		+	<br>{{Album|12016}} {{Album|12018}} {{Album|12593}}
		+
		+	= Custom Rods =
		+	For custom or adjustable rods, see main article:
		+
		+	[[Custom Caster Rods]]
		+	{{Album!|26809}}
-	Bushes	+	== Nissan Competition ==
-	* 54476-W5000* Tension rod bushing (2 per side) $2.73	+	This kit prevents suspension geometry changes under high cornering forces, and reduces front end dive while braking.
-	** formerly 54476-H1001	+
-	* MCQUAY-NORRIS FA1320	+
-	* RAYBESTOS 5781039	+
-	* ACDELCO 45G25039 or 88913237 $4.70	+
-	** http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1208483,parttype,7608	+
-	** http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1208483,parttype,7600	+
-	= Nissan Competition =	+	See [[Custom_Caster_Rods#Nissan_Competition|Tension Rod Bearing Kit]]
-	[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=15865 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/15865.jpg]	+
-	Experimental Engineering Tension/Compression Rod Bearing Kit. This kit fits: All 510, 610, 710, B210, 240Z, 260Z, 280Z, 280ZX, S12 200SX, & Z31 300ZX thru 7/87. This kit includes all parts neccesary for one car, a 'U' shaped gauge for setting pre-load, and complete instructions.	+	{{AlbumH!|22126}} {{AlbumH!|22125}} {{AlbumH!|15865}}
-	[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=22125 http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/getThumb.aspx?width=400&uri=http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/22125.jpg]	+	= Increased Caster =
		+	Cut the collar (metal tube) shorter. See:
-	The T/C Kit eliminates all rearward movement of the front wheels caused by bushing deflection. At the same time it reduces the amount of force required for the T/C rods to pivot during suspension travel by 75% vs. stock rubber and by up to 95% vs. polyurethane bushings. This is accomplished by replacing the forward bushings on the tension/compression rods (aka: strut rods) where they attach to the chassis with pivoting ball & socket joints. These joints completely eliminate all rearward deflection under driving, cornering, and braking loads. This insures that castor remains constant and toe changes under heavy braking and cornering loads are very nearly eliminated.	+	[http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=56300 Main Forum - How To: More Castor]
-	[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=22126 http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/getThumb.aspx?width=400&uri=http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/22126.jpg]	+	{{Album!|24599}}
-	= Photo Index =	+	[[Category:Front Axle And Front Suspension]]{{End}}
-	[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=612 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/612.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=614 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/614.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1264 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/1264.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2042 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/2042.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=3200 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/3200.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=3201 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/3201.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=3866 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/3866.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6391 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/6391.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6716 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/6716.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=7150 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/7150.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=8711 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/8711.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=8712 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/8712.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=8713 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/8713.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=8758 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/8758.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=9433 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/9433.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=11907 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/11907.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12593 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/12593.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12653 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/12653.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=15218 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/15218.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=15865 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/15865.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=16591 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/16591.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=20794 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/20794.jpg]	+

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Tension Rod, also known as compression rod, strut rod, or caster/castor rod. Sometimes called a radius rod or reaction rod, or even a tie bar (although that suggests a tie-rod bar).

Contents 1 Overview 2 Part Numbers 2.1 Rods 2.2 Bolts 2.3 Bushings 2.4 B210 2.5 B310 3 Brackets 4 Custom Rods 4.1 Nissan Competition 5 Increased Caster

Overview

The tension rods keep the front wheels located fore/aft. It forms one leg of the virtual lower A-arm. The LCA makes up the other leg of the "A".

H10 1973-1975 1200 rods
H74 1976-1994 1200 rods (also used by 1976-up 120Y)

Album 22682 Album 26639

1976 and later tensions rods have a different bolt spacing at the end, to match the updated bolt pattern on the 1976 and later LCAs. Because of the changed patterns, H74 requires notched Tension Rods with bolt holes drilled farther apart
Album 23764 Album 23765

The tension rod is the lower bar attached to the LCA, the other bar is the anti-sway bar
Album 9433 Album 8712 Post 483002 Post click for topic

With bushes in place:
Album 13474 Album 24594

Red poly bushings for a stiffer ride
Album 15218 Album 11936 Album 11937

Part Numbers

Rods

Early 1200 (B110, un-notched)
* 54470-H1000 ROD-TENSION FRONT SUSPENSION RH
* 54471-H1000 ROD-TENSION FRONT SUSPENSION LH

1975.October-1979.October (notched) B120 & B210
* 54470-H7400 Tension rod R.H
* 54471-H7400 Tension rod L.H

79.November and newer B121/B122 also all B310
* 54470-H8500 Tension rod R.H
* 54471-H8500 Tension rod L.H

Bolts

For the two bolts that fix the Tension Rod to the ball joint & LCA, see see Ball Joints.

54472-18000 WASHER-SPECIAL TENSION ROD -7910
54472-H8500 WASHER-THRUST TENSION ROD 7911-
54630-H1001 COLLAR-BUSH TENSION ROD
08915-44210 WASHER-PLAIN M12
08912-34210 NUT-HEX SELF LOCK M12

Bushings

Bushes 1200/120Y/B310 - approximately 21 mm thick
* 54476-W5000 Tension rod bushing (2 per side) (replaces 54476-H1001) $2.73

Album 24595

Rockauto B110 Rockauto B310
* MCQUAY-NORRIS FA1320
* RAYBESTOS 5781039 
* ACDELCO 45G25039 or 88913237 $4.70/side (bushings, collar, washer & nut)
* MOOG K9217 $6.23/set of four

B210

JAPAN
Early B210
 54474-H5000 ROD ASS'Y-tension, front suspension (R.H.)
 54475-H5000 ROD ASS'Y-tension, front suspension (L.H.)
Late B210 Van 1075-, sedan/coupe 1275-
 54474-H7400 ROD ASS'Y-tension, front suspension (R.H.)
 54475-H7400 ROD ASS'Y-tension, front suspension (L.H.)
54472-18000 WASHER-special, tension rod (4)
54630-H1001 COLLAR-bush, tension rod (4)
54476-H1001 BUSH-tension rod (4)
08915-44210 WASHER-plain (2)
08912-34210 NUT (2)
54880-H5000 BRACKET ASS'Y-tension rod (R.H.) A12 & A14 
54480-H5900 ASSY-BRACKET,TENSION ROD RH USA & L16 JDM

NORTH AMERICA (HLB210, fits PB210 LCA)
54474-H5900 ASSY-ROD,TENSION RH 
54475-H5900 ASSY-ROD,TENSION LH
54537-21003 WASHER-SPECIAL (4)
54479-21000 COLLAR-BUSH TENSION ROD (2)
54476-21000 BUSH-TENSION ROD (4)
08915-54210 WASHER-PLAIN (2)
08912-34210 NUT-SELF LOCK TYPE N M12 (2)
54480-H5900 ASSY-BRACKET,TENSION ROD RH USA & L16 JDM

B310

54470-H8500 ROD-TENSION,FRONT SUSPENSION RH
54471-H8500 ROD-TENSION,FRONT SUSPENSION LH
54472-H8500 WASHER-SPECIAL TENSION ROD TO BRACKET (4)
54630-H1001 COLLAR-BUSH,TENSION ROD TO BRACKET (2)
54476-W5000 BUSH-TENSION ROD TO BRACKET (4)
08915-44210 WASHER-PLAIN (2)
08912-34210 NUT-HEX,SELF LOCK TYPE (2)

Brackets

The tension rod chassis brackets are welded to the front side member (front rail)

74830, 74831
54532-H1001 BRACKET-SUSPENSION ROD, RH
54533-H1001ᴳ BRACKET-SUSPENSION ROD, LH

Album 24597 Album 24596 Post 496241 Album 27033 Album 12653

If it cracks, re-weld and reinforce as necessary. A large washer can be welded to reinforce the opening
Album 7199

If battery rust corrodes the right bracket, replace it
Album 12016 Album 12018 Album 12593

Custom Rods

For custom or adjustable rods, see main article:

Custom Caster Rods

Nissan Competition

This kit prevents suspension geometry changes under high cornering forces, and reduces front end dive while braking.

See Tension Rod Bearing Kit

Increased Caster

Cut the collar (metal tube) shorter. See:

Main Forum - How To: More Castor

 

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