240sx Weak Link Addressed

Solar · Postby **Solar** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 11:19 pm

From what I have found, the stock tension bars are the weakest part of the front suspension on a 240sx. The rubber bushings in the stock TB's turn to mush and basically make the lower control arm move back and forth causing major caster change thru turns. I finally scraped up the cash and bought a set of SPL Tension Bars, going to install them this weekend. The new one's are solid aluminum with solid mounts (no rubber) that will stop any deflection under hard cornering. Can't wait to try them out at SPC on 7/22.

Oh and they're made in the USA !

shakedown067 · Postby **shakedown067** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 9:25 am

Bet that will be a NICE improvement!

Postby **Loren** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:41 pm

Because race car.

Solar · Postby **Solar** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 6:42 pm

Loren wrote:Because race car.

Hell yes because race car ! Got them installed today, no more cracking noises under hard cornering. Steering response is much better too. Now the lower control arm doesn't move back and forth under braking either. Can't wait to get it out there next Sunday.

blacksheep-1 · Postby **blacksheep-1** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:25 am

Because race car.

They look stock to me

Postby **Loren** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 11:24 am

Except for the fancy Heim-jointed ends...

Charles · Postby **Charles** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 4:13 pm

Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner on the used set Brian, I've been out of commission for the most part lately.

I think you'll notice a huge difference after replacing those arms.

1. You will no longer have dynamic caster depending on if you are accelerating vs braking :-)
2. The car won't transfer as much weight forward under braking giving you a more consistent feel.
3. Less wear and tear on the other front suspension components that have been going for a ride along with those old busted TC arms.