The stabilizer bar is a part of a vehicle’s suspension system that helps stabilize the car during sharp turns and winding roads. It is usually made of steel and has bushings at both ends. This component is mounted beneath the hood and connects the opposite wheels to each other. Most modern vehicles are equipped with a stabilizer bar.
When a car is in very sharp turns, torque is applied to the suspension system. In this situation, the stabilizer bar generates torque in the opposite direction to neutralize the initial force created by the road or street’s curves. This action increases safety and comfort for the vehicle’s occupants and helps maintain contact between the road surface and the tires during sharp turns.
In some vehicles, the tires are mounted at a slight angle to the road surface, which is standard, to improve stability and counteract the torque from the turns. However, in more severe conditions, this alignment alone is not sufficient to prevent the vehicle from rolling over. This is where the importance of the stabilizer bar becomes evident.
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Typically, this component is mounted between the lower control arms of the vehicle. During a turn, as the vehicle’s body tilts outward, the lower control arms move in the opposite direction, twisting the stabilizer bar. This part resists these forces, which stiffens the suspension system and reduces the tilt of the vehicle’s body.
Causes of Stabilizer Bar Failure:
As mentioned above, this component is subjected to high pressure and force. It wears out more quickly on rough roads or at high speeds, and signs of failure become evident. If the bushings that hold the stabilizer bar are damaged, there may be steering wheel vibrations, often referred to as “steering wheel wobble.”
Over time, the ball joints may become loose, and the dust covers on either side of the component may tear.
Clunking noises or vibrations in the steering wheel when turning can be signs of stabilizer bar failure and should be checked immediately.
The stabilizer bar is a crucial part of the vehicle’s suspension system. Its high quality is essential due to its important role in maintaining vehicle safety and security. For this reason, Golden Asia Union, with its extensive experience, supplies high-quality auto parts and accessories for domestic vehicles throughout the country.
