What should sway bar links be torqued to?
Tighten the sway bar link nut using a combination wrench to hold the bolt head and a torque wrench and socket to tighten the nut. Use caution when tightening the link: it only requires light torque, typically 10 to 20 foot-pounds.
Does the WRX come with sway bars?
Stock, the 2015+ Subaru WRX & STI both come equipped with a 20mm rear sway bar. These larger sway bars will remove understeer giving the car a more neutral to oversteer feel.
How tight should a friction sway bar be?
You would make it about as tight as you think it needs to be and then tow the trailer to see if it needs to be tighter or looser. If you made it as tight as you can then you would not be able to move the bar by hand but the force of the trailer pushing it around can move it.
Should sway bars be tightened under load?
desertrat said: I don’t think loaded or unloaded makes any difference with the sway bar because of the way it attaches. The shop manual says that the sway bar needs to be loaded before tightening. There might be a very slight tension difference in the sway bar.
Are sway bars worth it?
If you notice squeaking or knocking sounds during cornering, the bushings, and links likely need to be replaced. But, if you want to improve your car’s handling, stiffer sway bars do have tangible benefits. They reduce body roll and lean, making your car feel more agile and stable.
What does a sway bar do?
A sway bar is part of your vehicle’s suspension, which includes your wheels / tires, springs, shocks, steering system, linkages, bushings, and joints. Sway bars help your ride handle turns and prevent body lean, the last thing you want while operating a motor coach or RV!
Can sway bars be adjusted?
Adjusting sway bars is a balancing act, increase stiffness to a sway bar on one end, reduces the side grip of that axle, while increasing the side grip on the other end. The net effect of sway bars on both on-road and off-road vehicles is almost the same. A softer front bar: 1.
Do I need an alignment after changing sway bars?
Clint said if you are swapping out sways ONLY, no alignment is needed. If you swap out springs, then YES, you will need an alignment.
Are sway bars supposed to be tight?
The sway bar shouldn’t be too compressed or overextended beyond its limits. Make sure that the sway control isn’t too close to the bumpers or the trailer frame. You can adjust the tension until the towing feels right.
How tight should sway bar bolts be?
While it generally takes about 14-foot pounds of pressure to tighten the nut down, there is an easy way to ensure you don’t overtighten the bolt that doesn’t require the use of a torque wrench. Tighten the bolt down until you see two threads sticking out from the bottom of the nut after it is installed on the vehicle.