Glossary / Suspension

sway bars

42 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

They’re metal bars that help keep the car from tipping over when you turn fast. They’re a common part in many cars.

Technical Definition

Sway bars, also called anti‑roll bars, are torsion springs that connect the left and right suspension to reduce body roll during cornering.

Hear It Discussed

"[763.8s] I think E60 had hydraulically disconnecting sway bars. [767.5s] So you can use a..."
Do Young People Like Cars Anymore? — The Carmudgeon Show w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 238 The Carmudgeon Show 12:43

"Sway bars, you know, you can get them on the Bronco Ranger or Wrangler. I think have them first of course and..."
We Almost Rolled the INEOS Wagon The Smoking Tire 19:22

"“...increase spring rates, sway bars, things like that without going super drastic on it.”"
RAM’s new Rumble Bee line of street performance trucks. CarCast 14:31