[SliverSteeda]

Isn't the rear strut bat just a piece of 1.5" dia. 16 gauge rolled steel with a nut welded in each end?

Quote:The Focus Sport rear stress bar is designed to minimize rear chassis flex under hard cornering, thus reducing understeer and improving stability. Construction consists of 16 gauge 1.5" diameter steel tubing and features tig welded ends. The bar's location taps into a three layer section of sheet metal for the strongest possible mounting point. After a quick installation you'll notice that you've retained over 90% of your trunk space! Legal for SCCA IMPROVED TOURING and STREET PREPARED classes. Available in powder coat red, blue, and black. Backed by a LIFETIME warranty against manufacturing defects and workmanship. Note: Each bar has a small drainage hole that is necessary for the coating and plating procedures