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rear sway bar

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A rear sway bar is a metal rod that helps keep the back of a car from tipping too much when you turn fast. It makes handling feel more stable.

Technical Definition

A rear sway bar, also known as a stabilizer bar, links the left and right suspension on the rear axle to reduce body roll during cornering.

Hear It Discussed

"That car does now have zero, three, four motorsport, cambercaster, front control arms, and a rear sway bar."
The Most Important Vehicle You’ve Never Heard Of — Carmudgeon w/ Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 214 The Carmudgeon Show 05:38

"It's got the updated dampers. It's got a better rear sway bar. It's got a retuned electronic differential..."
Ferrari Luce; My Indy500 Trip; '27 Aston DB12S Review The Smoking Tire 57:36

"You also get a rear sway bar, sport tires, and 20-inch wheels."
2025 Toyota GR Supra, 2025 Ford Explorer ST: Performance-Packed Road Test Duo America on the Road 15:27