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dsf14212 · 08-04-2010, 09:14 PM

I've heard that rear sway bars can make your car loose control when going through sharp turns, by making the back spin out. Does anyone know more information on this, or if it is true?

SWAT Team S14 · 08-04-2010, 09:22 PM

It's not just the sway bars, it's your whole suspension setup & how stiff/soft it is from front to back.

Basically the stiffer your ass end is, the higher likeliness for oversteer / spin out.

& the stiffer the front, the more likely to plow or understeer.

It's more about getting your whole suspension setup correctly, than dwelling on one component.

**Got Insulin?** · 08-04-2010, 09:45 PM

Agreed with swat, but your drivetrain will have alot to do with things, too. You might want to do just a little more research into a part, rather than go on hearsay.

dsf14212 · 08-05-2010, 09:35 PM

Thanks Guys! I'm trying to do as much research as I can, I just can't find anything definitive on the subject of sway bars.

ourbloodykisses · 08-05-2010, 09:52 PM

thicker bars usually make it more stiff and less body roll.

DriftNasty180sx · 08-06-2010, 08:37 AM

i used to use sway bars but now i dont at all....i have them on my daily 240sx but not my race prep 240sx

Toyotech · 08-06-2010, 08:43 AM

start off with these things if your looking for information.

What is the thickness of the factory bar?
what is the ppi rating of the factory bar?
is it hollow or solid?
what percentage and ppi is the aftermarket bar?
is the aftermarket bar adjustable and if adjustable will the endlinks be damaged due to excessive angle?

08-04-2010, 09:14 PM	#1
dsf14212 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2009 Member #13796 My Ride: 1999 Honda Civic iTrader: (0)	Sway bars... I've heard that rear sway bars can make your car loose control when going through sharp turns, by making the back spin out. Does anyone know more information on this, or if it is true?

08-04-2010, 09:45 PM	#3
Got Insulin? Hard Snarker Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philly Member #7591 My Ride: 01 Audi TT 225, GVR-4 #72/1000, 91 TSi AWD iTrader: (16)	Agreed with swat, but your drivetrain will have alot to do with things, too. You might want to do just a little more research into a part, rather than go on hearsay. __________________ -Taylor DenOfDebauchery

08-05-2010, 09:52 PM	#5
ourbloodykisses Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Williamstown, NJ Member #8143 My Ride: 2002 Honda Civic EX iTrader: (0)	thicker bars usually make it more stiff and less body roll. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

08-06-2010, 08:37 AM	#6
DriftNasty180sx Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: PHILLY Member #2747 My Ride: 180sx- FIVESTARS iTrader: (0)	i used to use sway bars but now i dont at all....i have them on my daily 240sx but not my race prep 240sx __________________ Switched my TST name is "Reese" peace

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08-04-2010, 09:22 PM	#2
SWAT Team S14 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Member #16347 My Ride: 240 iTrader: (0)	It's not just the sway bars, it's your whole suspension setup & how stiff/soft it is from front to back. Basically the stiffer your ass end is, the higher likeliness for oversteer / spin out. & the stiffer the front, the more likely to plow or understeer. It's more about getting your whole suspension setup correctly, than dwelling on one component.

08-05-2010, 09:35 PM	#4
dsf14212 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2009 Member #13796 My Ride: 1999 Honda Civic iTrader: (0)	Thanks Guys! I'm trying to do as much research as I can, I just can't find anything definitive on the subject of sway bars.

08-06-2010, 08:43 AM	#7
Toyotech Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oak Ridge, NJ Member #13860 My Ride: '12 Cruze RS, '12 Camry SE, '06 Escape XLT v6, '91 Mustang lx 5.0 iTrader: (0)	start off with these things if your looking for information. What is the thickness of the factory bar? what is the ppi rating of the factory bar? is it hollow or solid? what percentage and ppi is the aftermarket bar? is the aftermarket bar adjustable and if adjustable will the endlinks be damaged due to excessive angle?