Do rear sway bars make a difference?

Adding a rear sway bar solves the ride quality issue and creates an optimum handling balance. The rear spring rate can be softer for better ride quality and corner exit traction because the rear sway bar (not the springs) is controlling the rear body roll.

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.

What does removing the rear sway bar do?

The idea behind removing the rear sway bar (really it’s an anti-roll bar, aimed to eliminate body roll) is to allow a little more freedom in the rear suspensions’ travel. Also, it prevents damage to the rear passenger-side shock absorber.

When should rear sway bars be replaced?

A worn-out sway bar link will show a freeplay when pushed up or down. An extremely worn out sway bar link can separate. This will cause your car to lean excessively in turns and feel less stable and secure on the road. A worn-out sway bar link must be replaced to keep your vehicle safe.

Can you drive without rear sway bar?

If you suspect that a sway bar is broken, you can still drive the car, but you must use caution. The way this will affect your drive will depend on if the front or rear sway bar is broken.

How do I make my sway bar stiffer?

If you have to work with stock sway bars, your options are stiffer bushings, stacking two bars, or changing the motion ratio. Keep in mind you can attach a big billet clamp to the sway bar to make a new mounting point.

Is it OK to remove rear sway bar?

Registered. Removing the rear sway bar is a very helpful trick for driving the car and just starting to learn how the car handles. Once you have mastered the feel and potential of the car put the rear bar back in, relearn it, and you will be much faster.

Is removing sway bars illegal?

Correct – removal is illegal due to OEM setup having them for on road handling and suspension geometry under flex and body roll. I’d be super surprised if any legit inspection passed them without it on.

Is it hard to install a sway bar?

Replacing the sway bar links is a repair process that can be done with a few basic tools. If you don’t have access to the correct tools or are short on time, ask a certified mechanic from YourMechanic to replace the sway bar links for you.

How do you replace a rear sway bar link?

Sway Bar Link Removal

Put on your safety glasses.
Use a breaker bar to loosen the wheel lug nuts. Do not remove the nuts completely at this time.
Safely raise and support the vehicle using a jack and jack stands. Chock the rear wheels and set the parking brake.
Remove the lug nuts by hand.
Remove the sway bar link.