What does a sway bar stabilizer link do?
Sway bar links are what connect the outer end of the sway bar to the suspension component. Because the sway bar itself is a torsional swing, the sway bar link smooths the motion transfer between the sway bar and the control arm. The sway bar link maintains the camber angle of the inner wheels to control motion.
How to replace sway bar bushings and stabilizer links?
To replace the end links, two nuts are removed, one from the strut, and the other from the sway bar. Many times these nuts are seized to the ball pin and have to be cut off. A Mevotech Original Grade part was used as a replacement, which has a similar design as OEM.
When to install a stiffer rear sway bar?
If your vehicle understeers, front or rear wheel drive, a stiffer rear sway bar will make the car handle more neutrally. All Wheel Drive (AWD) Cars: To put it simply, if you drive an all wheel drive car that understeers, install a stiffer rear sway bar.
What are the different types of sway bars?
Sway bars (anti-roll bars, stabilizer bars, etc.) come in different sizes and shapes, both hollow tube and solid tube. The world of vehicle dynamics and the science of automotive suspension can get very complicated and may seem like a daunting obstacle to tackle.
What causes the stabilizer bar bushing to wear out?
The stabilizer bar end links have two ball sockets on either end which can wear out. Additionally the sway bar bushings, which attach the sway bar to the sub-frame can also enlarge, become dry and worn and cause the sway bar itself to have excessive play and clunk, knock, click or pop when the car is driven on a bumpy road.
Can a Fox steering stabilizer be released from the factory?
The Fox stabilizer is gas-charged from the factory so it has the tendancy to expand unless you hold it in place. I decided to release the gas to avoid any possible side effects of the steering pulling to one side, all I had to do was unscrew the small cap on the gas port and depress the pin.
Is there steering stabilizer for 2015 Ford Super Duty?
Have been experiencing the well known “Ford Death Wobble” in my 2015 F250 Diesel Super Duty for awhile so decided to fix it myself. Did a little research and bought this part to make a decent upgrade on the steering stabilizer. There are much cheaper options, but I always look for quality upgrades.
Can a steering stabilizer be used on a truck?
The mounting hardware is fully compatible and the stabilizer itself has enough travel to accommodate the full range of steering motion from lock to lock. Our F250 began exhibiting occasional “death wobbles” at around 50k miles, and it steadily became more frequent until it was a big enough problem to make the truck feel unsafe at highway speeds.
Is the death wobble steering stabilizer a joke?
The “death wobble” is no joke and this could literally be a life-saver one day. In my opinion the factory fitted stabilizer is inadequate for this application, and should be upgraded as soon as possible. I got death wobble with 2000 miles on the truck after installing a 4” super lift kit.