What Is a Sway Bar (Stabiliser Bar)?
The sway bar keeps your car flat through corners. A Cranbourne West specialist explains.
What it is & what it does
The sway bar (anti-roll/stabiliser bar) links the left and right suspension so the car leans less in corners, improving handling and stability. It connects to the suspension via small sway-bar links and mounts to the body with bushes.
The links and bushes are common wear items.
Signs of trouble & how we help
Worn sway-bar links or bushes cause a knock or rattle over bumps and can make handling feel vaguer. The links are usually a cheap, quick fix.
We inspect the sway bar, links and bushes and replace worn ones — often a low-cost repair for an annoying bump noise.
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What Is a Sway Bar (Stabiliser Bar)? — FAQ
It links left and right suspension so the car leans less in corners — for better handling.
A knock or rattle over bumps, and vaguer handling.
Usually no — sway-bar links are a common, low-cost repair. See our cost guide.
We inspect the links and bushes on the hoist.
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