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Originally posted by Krusty
The proper name for "sway" bar is really "anti-sway" bar, because that is what they do. They prevent "sway" or lean of the chassis. It is usually a thin length of "springy" music or piano wire that is bent to connect the left side suspension with the right side suspension. They are made for the front and rear suspension of the vehicle. When the chassis starts to lean the sway bar will tend to raise the opposite suspension components, thus reducing lean. Based on the discription, it tends to tie opposite suspensions together. They are great for on-road applications, but their limited movement to the suspension tends to prevent full independent suspension movement. Not good for off-road applications.
:tank: you actualy need them for off road so that the truck or buggy does not roll. all cars should have a sway bar. if you hit a jump it have you land and not flip.Originally posted by Krusty
Here's a rule of thumb. Hard smooth surfaces; sway bars will work wonders. Soft dirt bumpy surfaces; sway bars won't work very well. Sway bars tend to limit suspension travel. By doing so, they reduce roll. Off-road bumpy surfaces, including jumps need full suspension movement to negotiate rough surfaces. If you have an on-road car you should have sway bars. If adjusted properly, you will see an improvement in handling.