3800 bottom strut bars

[Kyle]

What? These are for sale on ebay being called front and rear lower strut bars. Um I dont even know what these are called be I do know that they are under my hood and one goes over the air box or whatever. I'm not really sure why they call these lower strut bars. What is the deal here?

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[Fish]

They are cross braces. In case of a front end accident, they push the hood up so you dont get hurt.

 

[Kyle]

Thanks just didnt know the name but did have an idea of the function. I just mainly dont understand the reason for calling them lower strut bars.

 

[sweetness]

to make you think they do SOMETHING for your suspension, when in fact they are stock equipment.

BC

 

[Royalgtp]

Originally posted by Fish@Mar 3 2004, 05:11 AM
They are cross braces. In case of a front end accident, they push the hood up so you dont get hurt.

It makes a better crumple zone and adds a little rigidity....not sure about pushing the hood up though.

 

[gtphale]

Actually only purpose the fill is to crumple the hood. Both of mine are gone from both cars.