[HELP] Caster Rod vs Tension Rod - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14DB

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.

05-20-2015, 10:46 AM	#1
calebbo Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2012 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 113 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	[HELP] Caster Rod vs Tension Rod 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.

05-20-2015, 01:33 PM	#4
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Make sure the tension rod brackets(bolt to the core support) are not bent also. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

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05-20-2015, 11:04 AM	#2
az_240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phx Posts: 3,097 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	Yes caster = tension rod. Use small questions thread next time.

05-20-2015, 12:47 PM	#3
calebbo Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2012 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 113 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Thanks, I just figured it was a technical question.