What is an Anti-Roll Bar?
Anti-Roll Bars, also know as Sway Bars, are used to reduce chassis roll while cornering by connecting the left side of the car to the right side. Typically, Anti-Roll Bars are used on high-traction surfaces to keep the chassis flat through the turns. This will also provide even traction for all 4 tires resulting in a more responsive car.
An Anti-Roll Bar uses a fixed diameter piece of wire that is bent to fit your vehicle. The middle of the bar is then attached to the chassis while the ends have links that attach to the suspension arms of the vehicle. The thicker the bar, the less chassis roll your car will have and the more responsive it will be.
Tuning with an Anti-Roll Bar – Front
Thinner Anti-Roll Bar
• For low-medium traction tracks
• More chassis roll
• Less responsive
Thicker Anti-Roll Bar
• For high traction tracks
• More off-power steering
• Less chassis roll
• More responsive
Tuning with an Anti-Roll Bar – Rear
Thinner Anti-Roll Bar
• For low-medium traction tracks
• More chassis roll
• Less responsive
Thicker Anti-Roll Bar
• For high traction tracks
• More on-power steering
• Less chassis roll
• More responsive
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