The sway bar link is important to the vehicle as it helps control the vehicle's body roll by connecting the movement of the wheels. The connection is between the sway bar to other suspension parts which is generally the control arm of the vehicle.
Sway bar link functionThe sway bar link is made to help manage the vehicle's weight especially when turning a corner and one side of the suspension compresses more than the other side. It has to offer extra resistance to the inside tire, while compressing the opposite side to have reduced body roll. The motion transfer from the control arm and sway bar are also smoothened out for the user.
Most vehicles are accompanied by a front sway bar link, while others have it on the rear end. It is important that the sway bar link is in perfect condition to give the driver better handing and stabilization.
Common issues with a faulty sway bar linkThe sway bar link is prone to poor handling, noises from the tires, and rattling.