Why is my front end swaying?
A bad drag link isn’t the only possible reason why a vehicle is swaying. Loose suspension parts, such as ball joints and tie rods, may also cause it to feel unstable. Tire wear can also impact steering. Manufacturers may recommend replacing the tires between 3/32 of an inch to 5/32 of an inch.
What do you use to control sway at Henderson’s?
When you get it right, you fall right into that sweet spot of optimum handling and ride. At Henderson’s, we use anti sway bars as well as shock absorbers to control sway, although replacing the shock absorbers (if they are in good condition) won’t have as great an effect.
What’s the best way to fix a bad front end?
The obvious fix is to raise the rear end, shifting some weight forward onto the front axle resulting in better steering and handling up front. Simply adding leaf springs, however, creates a stiffer, less flexing alternative.
Why are sway bars bigger in diameter than stock?
Our sway bars are larger in diameter than stock to help keep your car flat during cornering. All of our sway bars come with upgraded polyurethane bushings that help to eliminate flexing so the sway bar can work as efficiently as possible. The installation on these are really easy and make a huge impact to your driving experience.
How does an anti sway bar reduce sway?
Reducing Sway. An anti-sway bar functions by pushing down on the wheel inside the turn that’s trying to lift, keeping the vehicle flat in a curve. The bigger the anti-sway bar, the more torsional resistance it generates. Increasing the diameter of the bar 1/8-inch, for example, creates 20-30% more torsional resistance.
When you get it right, you fall right into that sweet spot of optimum handling and ride. At Henderson’s, we use anti sway bars as well as shock absorbers to control sway, although replacing the shock absorbers (if they are in good condition) won’t have as great an effect.
Reducing Sway. An anti-sway bar functions by pushing down on the wheel inside the turn that’s trying to lift, keeping the vehicle flat in a curve. The bigger the anti-sway bar, the more torsional resistance it generates. Increasing the diameter of the bar 1/8-inch, for example, creates 20-30% more torsional resistance.
What kind of sway bar does a workhorse W series use?
Workhorse W Series chassis, from W16 to W24 don’t use traditional anti sway bars either—they use a square piece of tubing that attaches from one leaf spring to the other. We recommend a traditional anti-sway bar, which attaches from the frame to the axle. In our opinion, this design does a much better job of controlling sway.
The obvious fix is to raise the rear end, shifting some weight forward onto the front axle resulting in better steering and handling up front. Simply adding leaf springs, however, creates a stiffer, less flexing alternative.