My understanding is that when you super slam your shit the toe arm is no longer enough, the traction rod gives added adjustability.
I have z32 uprights, spl ruca and toe rods, and stock traction rods. Never saw a point for the traction rod personally. If I had money to throw around I'd probably buy a set for the sake of completeness in the rear end.
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2008 R1 | 2004 ///M3