What does an anti-sway bar do?

Also known as anti-roll, anti-sway, stabilizer, or roll bars, a sway bar reduces your vehicle’s body roll and “sway”. Not every vehicle has a sway bar, but they can be extremely useful, especially for larger vehicles like RVs and motor coaches.

Do sway bars make a difference?

Although an anti-roll bar’s main function is to reduce body roll in cornering, it also influences overall handling. You can fine-tune Over- or Understeering with them.” Besides the performance associated with not having as much body roll, sway bars also improve the weight distribution amongst all four tires.

Why is the sway bar important?

The sway bar, also known as an anti-roll bar or stabilizer bar, is a vital part of your vehicle’s suspension system and keeps it level during cornering. 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.

Does sway bar affect steering?

Since the stabilizer bar links are attached to the lower control arm, steering and handling are also negatively impacted when they begin to wear out. The steering wheel will appear to be “loose”, and the body will sway from left to right more due to the fact that the stabilizer bar links and bushings are wearing out.

Do you really need a sway bar?

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.

Does sway bar affect alignment?

An alignment isn’t necessary after any sway bar install.

Do sway bar links affect alignment?

Can sway bar links cause tire wear?

Can Bad sway bar links cause tire wear? Broken anti-sway bar end links do not cause tire wear. Depending on the vehicle you’re driving, you may have a front or a rear sway bar, or you may have both. If you suspect that a sway bar is broken, you can still drive the car, but you must use caution.