A strut bar is designed to reduce this strut tower flex by tying the two strut towers together. This transmits the load off each strut tower during cornering which ties the two towers together and reduces chassis flex. The transmission of load provides an increase in steering control accuracy going into a corner, reducing the possibility of the vehicle sliding or losing traction. To accomplish this effectively (especially on MacPherson strut suspensions), the bar must be rigid throughout its length. Many manufacturers have fitted strut braces to performance models as standard or optional equipment.
Types Most strut bars follow one of two design types. These designs include: File:Strut bar2.JPG|Front strut bar File:Sonett-mk2-engine.jpg|The strut bar also serves as mounting bracket for the overflow container of the mk2
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Oldsmobile Regency (H-Body) Factory STB == See also ==