Strut Bars
A strut bar or strut brace is a mostly aftermarket car suspension accessory used in conjunction with MacPherson struts on monocoque or unibody chassis to provide extra strength between the strut towers.

With a MacPherson strut suspension system where the spring and shock absorber are combined in the one suspension unit, the entire vertical suspension load is transmitted to the top of the vehicle's strut tower, unlike a double wishbone suspension where the spring and shock absorber may share the load separately. In general terms, a strut tower in a monocoque chassis is a reinforced portion of the inner wheel well and is not necessarily directly connected to the main chassis rails. For this reason there is inherent flex within the strut towers relative to the chassis rails.

A strut bar is designed to reduce this strut tower flex by tying two parallel strut towers together. This transmits the load of each strut tower during cornering via tension and compression of the strut bar which shares the load between both towers and reduces chassis flex.

Resulting from the improved chassis rigidity (similar to that gained from a lower tie bar); may be improved steering precision under high load conditions (cornering and braking). Reduced understeer, tire wear and metal fatigue in the strut tower area may also be experienced.

Contents

1 Front Strut Tower Bar
1.1 MRZ Performance
1.2 eBay
1.3 Vibrant
2 Rear Strut Tower Bar
2.1 eBay

Front Strut Tower Bar
The front strut bar links together and stiffens the front two strut towers.

MRZ Performance

CNC machined and hand polished, MRZ Performance's strut bars are made from 6061 T6 billet alloy. The center portion is 1/2 inch thick and the 2 end plates are 3/8 thick. Custom engraving available.















eBay
The eBay rod style strut bars designed for the Grand Am work perfectly fine on the Alero.









Vibrant
The Vibrant strut bar has a flat design with holes throughout, crafted of billet aluminum. This bar measures 46mm wide. Also a Grand Am part.
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