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calebbo
05-20-2015, 10:46 AM
Short and sweet, since my research is saying they both connect to the front lower control arm.

Are caster rods and front tension rods the same thing?

I have to replace my front lower control arms and my caster rods.

az_240
05-20-2015, 11:04 AM
Yes caster = tension rod. Use small questions thread next time.

calebbo
05-20-2015, 12:47 PM
Thanks, I just figured it was a technical question.

S14DB
05-20-2015, 01:33 PM
Make sure the tension rod brackets(bolt to the core support) are not bent also.

Def
05-20-2015, 02:05 PM
Make sure the tension rod brackets(bolt to the core support) are not bent also.

And the core support isn't torn away from the body. It's only held on with about 8-10 spot welds on the S13.

Mine tore away after going to the track a few times. Lots of welds + aerospace structural rivets and it's holding tight, but it does have some fractures around some rivet holes due to the high stress.