Is it bad to remove your sway bar?
TOM: Removing it won’t make the car unsafe to drive. In fact, anti-sway bars were commonly optional equipment a decade ago. But without the sway bar, the car will not handle and corner as well, or as comfortably for the driver and passengers, and your son will have to get used to driving slower on turns.
What does removing sway bar do?
Removing the front sway bar from your SUV or truck may produce a minor increase in articulation. These results will be dependent on the vehicle and suspension in question. Sway bars bring understeer (vehicle turns less than input) and oversteer (vehicle turns more than input) to neutral steering as close as possible.
Are sway bars necessary?
Sway control or sway bar hitches are optional pieces of equipment that you can add to your camper or hitch to prevent sway. Although they’re not required, adding a sway bar will provide a much more comfortable and stable towing experience and give you peace of mind.
Why do I need a sway bar?
Sway bars on street vehicles make it easier to turn corners without the weight of the vehicle causing it to lean and reduce traction on the inside tires. By twisting under the vehicle as the body moves back and forth, sway bars compensate for that movement and keep the body more stable.
Does removing sway bar give more flex?
more flex as it free’s up some of the rigidity in the suspension, etc components. On road however it makes your handling worse for the excact same reason. It’s why ‘disconnects’ are sold, so you can have both more flex (disconnected off road) and still on road handling (connected).
Does a Jeep need a sway bar?
Stock sway bars should be fine for Jeep vehicles, however some consumers are always looking for the best products. Some people think that with leaf springs you could go without a sway bar. While that is technically true, you really need to have a sway bar for off-roading for the safety of yourself and your vehicle.