What’s The Difference Between Stock and Aftermarket Sway Bars?
The primary differences between stock sway bars and aftermarket sway bars are stiffness, weight, and adjustability. Aftermarket sway bars are often lighter, stiffer, and feature a wider range of adjustment.
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.
Not all upgrades will be beneficial, however. Increasing the stiffness of your sway bars on a stock daily driver could make the experience worse.
FAQs About Sway Bar
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Q. What Are The Symptoms of a Bad Sway Bar?
A. You most likely have issues with the bushings or with the sway bar links. You might hear clunks, squeaks, rubbing sounds, or knocking noises. You also might notice a difference in driving feel when you’re cornering or experience a level of vibrations. These symptoms, however, are not exclusive to bad sway bars and could be the result of other faulty suspension equipment.
Q. Can You Drive With a Bad Sway Bar?
A. The vehicle will drive, even with faulty sway bar parts, but you might be creating an unsafe situation by doing so. If you are aware that any part of your sway bar is bad, and your vehicle is designed to drive with one, then you should replace it as soon as possible.
Q. How Much Does It Cost To Replace a Sway Bar?
A. Sway bar kits can range from less than $200 to thousands of dollars. It all depends on what your vehicle is, what brand you buy, and how high quality you’re going.
Q. What Causes a Sway Bar To Go Bad?
A. Several things can break a sway bar down, including hard impacts, hard driving, normal wear and tear, and physical damage.
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