Anti-Roll Bars

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.

How do I change Anti-Roll?

Using the front Anti-Roll Bar only will decrease front chassis roll, giving the feeling or more rear traction, or less steering. Using the rear Anti-Roll Bar only will decrease rear chassis roll, giving the feeling of more steering, or less rear traction.

For bumpy conditions, Anti-Roll Bars are a bad idea. If you use the bars on a bumpy track, you lose the benefits of the cars independent suspension, making it difficult to drive. The bumpier the track, the harder Anti-Roll Bars make the car to drive.

Some cars come with different thickness' of Anti-Roll Bars to tune your car. Others, like the TC3, only include one thickness. To adjust for a stiffer bar, slide the Anti-Roll Bar Pivot farther onto the bar. This will change the leverage on the bar, changing the way the bar reacts.