What is this? (rod in trunk drop down panel/QP area)

[kartrac3r]

There is one of these on each side. Please, oh please, don't tell me that GM thought that this rod was going to be some magic VooDoo to prevent rust!

 

[yourownself]

oh yah, that's your voodoo rod! it prevents rusting! you must have broken it somehow, cuz your car looks a little rusty!
:lol: :lol:

 

[rccktmn2]

rod

looks like a body stiffiner. or added weight whichever you prefer