Do you really need a front sway bar?
Sway bars are an essential piece of suspension equipment on your truck or Jeep that controls and prevents excessive sway that can lead to a rollover. How much sway control you need depends on your off-road truck or Jeep and what you do with it.
Are new sway bars worth it?
If you notice squeaking or knocking sounds during cornering, the bushings, and links likely need to be replaced. But, if you want to improve your car’s handling, stiffer sway bars do have tangible benefits. They reduce body roll and lean, making your car feel more agile and stable.
How long should sway bar links last?
Now, when it comes to the overall lifespan of the sway bar link, it will be from four to five years. However, if the roads have treated the car exceptionally well and the turns were not that sharp, you can expect them to last over five years.
Do upgraded sway bars make a difference?
Stiffer sway bars are particularly useful for performance vehicles or vehicles that carry or tow loads, but anybody can upgrade their ride if sway bars give them what they believe is a better driving experience. Increasing the stiffness of your sway bars on a stock daily driver could make the experience worse.
What’s the difference between a sway bar and a stabilizer bar?
sway bars keep the two front/rear tires close to the same extension. Thus keeping the center of gravity lower, so it won’t role over on it’s side as easy. Stabilizer bars keep the caster/camber from wobling all over the place, and I don’t think are used on buggies.
Is it safe to drive with a broken stabilizer bar?
If you suspect that a sway bar is broken, you can still drive the car, but you must use caution. It will feel “looser”, particularly when driving at high speeds. It’s very possible that this will cause you to lose control of the car, resulting in a serious accident if you’re not prepared for it.
What is the front and rear sway bar SKU?
Front and Rear Sway bar – vehicle kit SKU: BSK012 Engineered to ‘Activate More Grip’, BSK012 is a packaged solution designed to improve performance and enhance the driving experience of your vehicle. Boasting a 22mm 2 point adjustable front sway bar and 22mm 3 point adjustable rear sway bar, the kit is completed with high quality sway bar links
Are there sway bars that result in a stiff ride?
Will Sway Bars Result in a Stiff Ride? Well-engineered sway bars will not result in a stiff ride. They complement the suspension but do not overpower them. However, bigger is not always better – you can go too big! If you go too big, the suspension won’t be able to twist the sway bar properly, which would result in a stiff ride.
When do you need a better sway bar?
Oftentimes, the factory sway bars aren’t up to par. When you put on modern tires that maintain more traction and push the car in a corner more, the car will want to sway/roll more. In most applications, there isn’t even a factory sway bar in the rear, leaving room for a huge improvement.
When does the spring rate of a sway bar come into effect?
The spring rate of the sway bars only comes into effect when cornering, when it helps to reduce or eliminate sway. If you have any other questions on sway bars, please feel free to give us a ring at (952) 985-5675 or shoot us an email – we are happy to help!