Sway Bars, Links & Bushings
About Sway Bars, Links & Bushings
A sway bar ties the left and right wheels together so the machine leans less in corners. Sway bar links connect the bar to the suspension arms, and the mounts and bushings hold it to the frame. Links and bushings wear, so owners shop here for a clunk or rattle over bumps, or to replace parts bent or broken in a hit.
Choose the part, then the corner and the machine. The samples include sway bar links and end links, front and rear, plus bar mounts, listed for models such as the Can-Am Maverick X3 and Maverick R, the Polaris RZR Turbo S and the Polaris Pro R. A few listings are Fox Quick Switch Electric Link sets for Polaris and Can-Am models, sold for the front or rear. Those are built for specific machines, so confirm the model, years and position. Links are sold singly or as pairs, so check the quantity before you order.
Brands in this category include Fox, SDI, Trinity Racing and Modquad. Pick your machine in the Ride Finder at the top of the page. Related parts are in Suspension Bearings, Bushings & Seals and Shocks & Coil Overs. The group is in Steering & Suspension.
FAQs on sway bars and links
What does a sway bar do on a UTV?
A sway bar connects the left and right suspension so that when one side is pushed up in a corner, the other side is pulled along with it. That reduces body lean. The bar attaches at its ends through sway bar links, and to the frame through mounts and bushings.
How do I know if a sway bar link is worn?
A worn link or bushing often shows as a clunk or rattle over bumps or when turning. With the machine supported, check the link for play at each end and look for torn boots or cracked rubber. Your service manual shows how to inspect them.
Should I replace both sway bar links together?
It is usually sensible to replace the links on the same bar together, since they have done the same work. Check the mounts and bushings while you are there. Check whether the listing is for one link or a pair before you order.
Are Fox Quick Switch Electric Link sets universal?
No. The samples are listed for specific Polaris and Can-Am models, and for the front or rear. Confirm the machine, years and position in the listing, and follow the maker's instructions for installation and wiring.
Do front and rear sway bar links differ?
Yes, on many machines. Listings give front or rear, and the parts can differ in length and fit. Use the position, make, model and years from the listing, and the Ride Finder, so you do not order the wrong corner.
