Is a rear sway bar necessary?
The general rule of thumb is that a rear wheel drive vehicle will benefit from a front sway bar, while a front-wheel drive will benefit from a rear sway bar. However, rear sway bars are recommended (whether you have front or rear wheel drive) if you’re experiencing any type of understeering.
Is it safe to drive with a broken sway bar?
Your car’s suspension is very complex and requires a number of different components to provide the handling and performance that you need. One of these is the sway bar. Depending on the vehicle you’re driving, you may have a front or a rear sway bar, or you may have both.
How is the sway bar attached to a car?
The sway bar is attached at each end, one end to one wheel and at the other end to the opposite wheel (both fronts or both rears) so that in order for the wheel on one side to be higher than that on the other the bar has to twist.
Do you have to replace the whole sway bar?
This replacement job usually involves taking out the link rather than the whole bar, as that tends to be the weakest part or the part that is most like to break down, but there may be more parts to be replaced, due to the amount of damage your car has experienced.
What does a broken sway bar link sound like?
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What should I do if my sway bar link is broken?
Each end of the link has a series of bushings, washers and nuts holding the link to the sway bar on one end and the suspension on the other end. If the link is broken, it will need to be replaced. If the bushings are torn or missing, these will need to be replaced as well.
How much does it cost to replace a sway bar?
Typically, a car requires new sway bar end links or stabilizer bushings. A replacement sway bar end link will cost between $125 and $160, with labor making up $50 to $70 and the part costing between $55 and $110. The stabilizer bushing replacement cost is between $125 and $160, with labor making up $95 to $120 and the part costing $30 to $65.
When to go to the mechanic for a bad sway bar?
As mentioned before, the bushings are the root cause of sway bar failure. When bushings deteriorate they start to make a rattling noise which can be heard if you dive over a speed bump. In extreme cases, the clatter can be heard on straight stretches of road. When this happens, you should immediately visit the mechanic for a checkup. 2.
Can a broken sway bar make a car UN driveable?
Note that a broken sway bar doesn’t make your car “un-driveable”. It does make it handle and corner differently, because the weight of the car will have a greater effect when turning and during lateral maneuvers (changing lanes).