What does the Rear Aluminum Tower Bar for FK8 cars do?

The Rear Aluminum Tower Bar for FK8 ties the rear shock housings together so the structure flexes less under cornering load. The rear axle then tracks the front's inputs more faithfully, which reads as composure and precision in quick direction changes.

Does installing it require cutting anything?

One modest step: the rear trunk trim liner must be cut where the left and right mounting brackets protrude, or the car run without trunk liners as J's Racing's track cars do. The bar itself bolts to the shock housings with no drilling of the body.

Front bar or rear bar first?

The front bar gives the most immediate steering-feel gain and the rear completes the balance; J's Racing developed them as a complementary set, and both jobs are quick.

Will it eat into trunk space?

The bar spans between the shock housings at the sides of the cargo area, and the practical loss of usable trunk space is small for a hatchback layout.

What is the gold finish on the brackets?

J's Racing's baked coating for steel parts, chosen for rust resistance and paint durability, and a signature of the brand's chassis hardware.

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J’s Racing Rear Aluminum Tower Bar for FK8 Honda Civic Type R [TB-K8-R]

The J’s Racing Rear Aluminum Tower Bar for FK8 Honda Civic Type R chassis connects the left and right rear shock housings with a highly rigid oval ribbed aluminum shaft in a straight-through structure. Stiffening the structure the rear suspension works against makes the back of the car follow the front more faithfully in transitions, and pairs with the front bar for the full effect.

Features

Connects the left and right rear shock housings directly
Improves rear body rigidity for sharper handling, street to circuit
Oval ribbed aluminum shaft in a straight-through structure
Steel brackets in gold baked finish resist rust and paint wear

Applications

Honda Civic Type R: FK8 | 2017-2021 | 2.0L K20C1 Turbo

Notes

The rear trunk trim liner must be cut where the left and right brackets protrude, or the bar used without trunk liners
For maximum effect, J’s Racing recommends pairing with the front tower bar
For the full chassis-bracing combination, contact us

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Rear Aluminum Tower Bar for FK8 cars do? The Rear Aluminum Tower Bar for FK8 ties the rear shock housings together so the structure flexes less under cornering load. The rear axle then tracks the front’s inputs more faithfully, which reads as composure and precision in quick direction changes.
Does installing it require cutting anything? One modest step: the rear trunk trim liner must be cut where the left and right mounting brackets protrude, or the car run without trunk liners as J’s Racing’s track cars do. The bar itself bolts to the shock housings with no drilling of the body.
Front bar or rear bar first? The front bar gives the most immediate steering-feel gain and the rear completes the balance; J’s Racing developed them as a complementary set, and both jobs are quick.
Will it eat into trunk space? The bar spans between the shock housings at the sides of the cargo area, and the practical loss of usable trunk space is small for a hatchback layout.
What is the gold finish on the brackets? J’s Racing’s baked coating for steel parts, chosen for rust resistance and paint durability, and a signature of the brand’s chassis hardware.

About J’s Racing

J’s Racing is one of Japan’s most respected Honda tuning houses, developing parts the hard way: on real race tracks in Super Taikyu endurance competition and time attack rather than on paper. From aero and titanium exhausts to suspension and driveline components, every product carries lessons learned from decades of racing Hondas at the limit. Bulletproof Automotive imports J’s Racing parts directly from Japan, bringing authentic, race-proven JDM engineering to enthusiasts in the US and worldwide.

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