Tension Rod

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Tension Rod, also known as compression rod, strut rod, or caster/castor rod. Sometimes called a radius rod.

The tension rods keep the front wheels located fore/aft.

It is the lower bar in this photo:

With bushes in place:

Part Numbers

• 54470-H1000 ROD-TENSION FRONT SUSPENSION RH
• 54471-H1000 ROD-TENSION FRONT SUSPENSION LH
• 54470-H7200 Tension rod R.H 1974 to 7910
• 54470-H8500 Tension rod R.H 7911-

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

Bushes

• 54476-W5000* Tension rod bushing (2 per side) $2.73
  • 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

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.

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.

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