How long do sway bar links last?

The anti-roll bar on your vehicle is designed to provide body rigidity, especially when driving around curves. This helps keep all four wheels firmly on the ground and reduces body torque, which can lead to…

The anti-roll bar on your vehicle is designed to provide body rigidity, especially when driving around curves. This helps keep all four wheels firmly on the ground and reduces body torque, which can result in a rollover or loss of control. It affects both your suspension and the handling of the car and your comfort on the road.

Your anti-roll bar is attached to the suspension using bushings and links. The bushings are nothing more than molded pieces of rubber, while the anti-roll bar links are metal. There are two of them, one at each end of the anti-roll bar. The upper end of the rod is attached to the anti-roll bar, damped by a bushing, and the other end is attached to the suspension elements, also with a bushing.

The links themselves are made of metal and should last a long time. However, because the sway bar rotates every time you make a turn, the links are under a lot of stress (as are the bushings). Over time, metals become fatigued and weaken. Add to that the possibility of rust and corrosion and you will see that they need to be replaced from time to time.

The good news is that most owners will only need to replace the anti-roll bars once in their lifetime, unless you're someone who really puts their car to the test on a regular basis (racing, sharp cornering at high speeds, etc.). ). The more often you load the rod and links, the more often you will have to replace links, bushings and other components.

Driving with defective anti-roll bars can be dangerous, especially when cornering. Without a functional anti-roll bar, your car is prone to roll. The inner wheels are lifted off the pavement as most of the car's weight is carried by the outer wheels. As such, it makes sense to be aware of a few symptoms that may indicate that your links are wearing out. This includes:

• It feels like the car wants to roll around corners
• Knocking from the front when going over bumps
• Squealing or screeching when driving over bumps
• Car feels "loose" in corners

If you suspect your vehicle's anti-roll bars need replacing, AvtoTachki has the answer. One of our field mechanics can come to your home or office to inspect the anti-roll bar, links and bushings and replace the anti-roll bars if necessary.