Professional Awesome Splitter Support Rods – Pair

Description

Why We Built These Splitter Support Rods

If you have ever watched a splitter support rod bend after a curb strike, you already understand the tradeoff. Your splitter needs enough support to stay steady under aerodynamic load, but a completely rigid link can send impact loads into the rods, splitter blade, or chassis mounting points.

Cables can move out of the way, but that movement can also let the splitter flutter. We wanted a third option: a support that holds the blade where it belongs during normal aerodynamic loading, while still having some give when the splitter meets the track.

Professional Awesome Splitter Support Rods use reinforced fiber rods that are rigid enough to resist flutter, but can flex and return toward their original position during many impacts. Nothing in a loaded aero system is impact-proof, but this controlled flexibility can make the system more forgiving than a completely rigid link.

Custom stainless steel compression fittings let you cut the rods to the exact length your car requires. If a rod is damaged, you can replace it at the track with simple tools instead of replacing the complete support assembly. Replacement rods are available individually.

The Short Version

• High-tensile-strength fiber rods provide rigid support with controlled flexibility.
• Cut-to-length rods give you continuously adjustable working length within the selected range.
• Custom stainless steel compression fittings keep assembly and trackside rod replacement straightforward.
• Reusable clevises, pins, clips, and compression fittings mean you replace only what is damaged or what needs to change.
• Multiple clevis finishes and lower mounting methods let you match the system to your splitter material, visibility needs, and budget.

How the Splitter Support Rod System Goes Together

The option names make much more sense once you can picture the complete connection. Starting at the car and working down toward the splitter blade, here is the path the load follows.

1. Start at the chassis: The top clevis mounts to a suitable chassis location with hardware you select. The thread is M8-1.25, but the required fastener length and mounting arrangement depend on your car. That is why upper mounting hardware is not included.
2. Connect each clevis: At both ends of the assembly, a clevis pin connects the clevis to the compression fitting. A hitch clip keeps each pin in place.
3. Add the rod: The reinforced fiber rod connects the upper and lower compression fittings. Cut it to the working length your installation needs, then tighten the fittings to clamp it securely.
4. Finish at the splitter blade: The bottom clevis attaches to the splitter with an elevator bolt, a titanium puck, or suitable customer-supplied M8-1.25 hardware. Choose one method at each lower mounting point.

Choose Your Configuration

Your configuration comes down to three choices: rod length, clevis finish, and how the bottom clevis attaches to the splitter.

1. Start With the Rod Length

Grab a tape measure before choosing. With the vehicle safely supported and the splitter in its installed position, measure between the planned upper and lower mounting points. Choose the shortest rod option whose working range covers that distance, unless you intentionally want a longer rod so the leftover material can be prepared as replacement rods for the track. Each order includes two rods.

Rod option	Working distance	When to choose it
18-inch	4 to 20 inches	Choose this when it covers your measured distance and you do not need extra rod material.
36-inch	4 to 38 inches	Choose this for a longer installation or when you intentionally want extra material for replacement rods.
48-inch	4 to 40 inches	Choose this for the longest supported working distances or the greatest amount of extra replacement material.

2. Pick the Clevis Finish

Mechanically, all of the clevis options do the same job. They use M8-1.25 threads and are completely interchangeable, so this decision is mostly about finish, visibility, and budget. Standard stainless steel clevises prioritize value. Fancy Aluminum clevises provide the cosmetic upgrade.

If your upper mounts are hidden behind the bumper, standard clevises at the top and aluminum at the bottom can give you the visible finish without making you pay for aluminum where nobody will see it.

3. Decide How the Bottom Clevis Attaches to the Splitter

This part is easy to overthink, so let us clarify it first. This choice is only about connecting the bottom clevis to the splitter blade. It does not select the hardware used at the chassis. Elevator bolts and titanium pucks are alternatives, so they cannot be used together at the same mounting point. You may also provide your own M8-1.25 hardware.

Elevator Bolts

Building a plywood splitter? Elevator bolts are usually the simplest option. Their wide, flat heads compress slightly into the wood so they can sit flush and resist turning. Use care with Alumalite to avoid crushing the material. Elevator bolts are not recommended for most carbon fiber splitters.

• 20 mm bolt: for splitter thicknesses from 6 to 13 mm
• 25 mm bolt: for splitter thicknesses from 14 to 19 mm

These bolt-length recommendations apply only to this Splitter Support Rod kit.

Titanium Pucks

If protecting the bottom of the blade matters more than keeping the mounting method simple, choose titanium pucks. They screw directly into the bottom clevises and sandwich the splitter blade. They can also simplify installation when carbon honeycomb or Alumalite is not well suited to an elevator bolt.

• Protect the bottom of the splitter from ground wear.
• Help prevent the splitter from sealing against the track surface and restricting underbody airflow.
• Can be replaced independently when worn.

Customer-Supplied M8-1.25 Hardware

Already have a mounting method you trust? That is completely fine. You can attach the bottom clevis with your own M8-1.25 hardware instead of purchasing elevator bolts or titanium pucks from us. Select hardware appropriate for the splitter material, thickness, expected load, and required ground clearance.

What Is Included

Here is what will arrive with every pair:

• 2 reinforced fiber rods in your selected length
• 4 stainless steel compression fittings with rod ends
• 4 M8-1.25 clevises in your selected configuration
• 4 clevis pins
• 4 hitch clips

For the lower splitter connection, choose one of these paths:

• 2 M8 elevator bolts, or
• 2 Titanium Splitter Support Pucks, or
• No lower hardware if you plan to provide your own M8-1.25 fasteners

Not included: Upper chassis mounting hardware. You must select M8-1.25 hardware appropriate for your vehicle, mounting structure, and material thickness.

Installing and Inspecting the System

The hardware is straightforward, but this is still part of a loaded aerodynamic system. Take your time, dry-fit everything before cutting, and make sure the load enters a real chassis structure rather than a cosmetic panel.

1. Identify structurally appropriate upper chassis mounting locations.
2. Dry-assemble the clevises, pins, clips, and compression fittings. With the splitter in its installed position, measure twice before cutting the rods.
3. Cut both rods to the required length. A high-speed abrasive wheel is recommended. Use suitable personal protective equipment and control cutting dust.
4. Insert each rod fully into its compression fittings. Use a crowfoot wrench to torque each compression fitting to 20 to 22 lb-ft.
5. Attach the bottom clevises using the selected elevator bolts, titanium pucks, or customer-supplied M8-1.25 hardware. Confirm that the splitter material is not crushed or locally overstressed.
6. Verify that every clevis pin is retained by a hitch clip. Confirm that the rods are not side-loaded, pre-bent, or contacting nearby bodywork.
7. Inspect the complete system regularly and after any impact or off-track event. Replace damaged or heavily worn components before returning to the track.

A final safety note: Chassis attachment, splitter stiffness, installation quality, vehicle speed, and total aerodynamic load all affect how this system performs. If you are uncertain about the mounting structure or hardware selection, contact Professional Awesome with measurements and clear photos before installation. We would rather help you choose correctly than sell you something you do not need.

Prefer to Watch? Start Here

These videos walk through the support rod design, installation, and removal. Watch the product overview first, then move to the installation videos when you are ready to work on the car.

Support Rod Design and Product Overview

Splitter Support Rods and Quick Release Kit Installation

Splitter Support Rods and Quick Release Kit Removal

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