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Function
The transmission of load provides an increase in steering control accuracy going into a corner, reducing the possibility of the vehicle sliding or losing traction.

A single-piece strut bar is typically more durable and provides more rigidity as compared to the hinged type strut. However, the hinged type strut can allow for easier fitment of engine components due to its ability move or pivot.

Benefits
Beyond the reduction of chassis flex and increased steering control accuracy in a corner, other benefits of strut bars include:


 * Increases driving stability on a straight road
 * Reduces car body deformation on low-quality roads
 * Increases stability under high loads and aggressive driving
 * Protects passengers from the engine being pushed into the cabin from a head-on collision
 * Extends vehicle operation life
 * Reduces of body roll

Disadvantages
Some manufacturers have avoided the use of a strut bar due to a drawback in having the strut towers connected. The force from a significant impact or collision to one side of a vehicle would be distributed across the two struts leading to possible damages on both sides of the vehicle. This results in a higher repair cost.

Although a strut bar is useful for improving the handling of a vehicle, in motorsports applications, the added weight from a traditional steel or aluminum strut bar can come as a disadvantage. To offset this issue, alternative materials for strut bars are being researched with carbon fiber being the main focus, as it can provide more strength in relation to its overall weight compared to most materials.