What diameter is my sway bar?

To get the diameter of your sway bar, take your circumference and divide it by π (that’s pi or 3.14159). The result of this calculation is the diameter of your bar.

Do sway bars come in different sizes?

Sway bars (anti-roll bars, stabilizer bars, etc.) come in different sizes and shapes, both hollow tube and solid tube.

What does a bigger rear sway bar do?

Note that the front bar is larger in diameter than the rear, allowing for neutral handling (a larger rear bar would create serious oversteer). Basically sway bars reduce roll and dramatically improve handling.

How do I choose a sway bar?

Determine which tires you are going to run. Select the springs you’ll run based on tires, track layout and conditions. Select which sway bar is right for you. Adjust wheel alignment to suit, keeping in mind a more aggressive sway bar usually requires more aggressive alignment settings.

Are sway bar bushings universal?

You can’t always find a sway bar bushing for your specific vehicle, but lucky for you several manufacturers make universal sway bar bushings that fit on most sway bars. They only thing you’ll need is your sway bar diameter and your mount dimensions.

Is thicker rear sway bar better?

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. QA1 takes this into consideration when designing our sway bars.

Are rear 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.

Should I upgrade my sway bars?

Should You Upgrade Your Sway Bars? That’s completely up to you. 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.

Does sway bar length matter?

The length only matters to the extent that it not cause the sway bar to hit anything when the suspension cycles.

Do I need longer sway bar links with a lift kit?

If you are adding a lift kit to your Jeep you will need to install longer sway bar link pins. This is because the distance from the suspension to the sway bar will change. If you do not then the positioning of the sway bar will not be correct, or the links will not reach at all.

Are polyurethane bushings better than rubber?

Ride Quality: Because rubber is softer than polyurethane, it’s much better at warding off road noise and vibrations. This means that rubber bushings make for a much smoother ride. This is one of the main reasons—aside from cost–that OEMs use rubber ones on the assembly line.

How should a sway bar bushing fit?

They should be snug, but not ridiculously tight. My H&R bar came with teflon bushings and they took some muscle to open up and get on, but once they were on they would spin with some effort, but not spin freely if that clarifies anything.

Can sway bars be too big?

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.

Do I need longer sway bar links with a 2 inch lift?

you don’t need longer sway bar links, but it is usual to install a sway bar relocation kit with a lift. It pushes the sway bar forward and stops it contacting the lower portion of the coil over.

Does sway bar link length matter?

Do you grease poly bushes?

Silicone Based Lubricant This is the main reason many poly bushing manufacturers use a silicone base in their grease. A common additive to that base is PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) since it lowers friction and is completely waterproof, both things you want in a lubricant.