Stabilizer Ball joint links the tire side (suspension arm or absorber etc.) to Stabilizer bar, and transfers up and down of tire to Stabilizer bar in order to keep the body’s level better. The stabilizer link connects the stabilizer bar with suspension parts such as shock-up absorbers or control arm. Helps to ensure support role and stability of vehicle movement when torsion occurs in the stabilizer bar.
Stabilizer Link Introduction
Stabilizer link, (also referred to as sway bars, anti-sway bars, or anti-roll bars) acts as a component of automotive suspensions, connecting several relevant parts that helps reduce the body roll of a vehicle while passing over pot holes and other road imperfections. It connects left and right wheels together through short lever arms linked by a torsion spring. A stabilizer link increases the suspension’s roll stiffness and its resistance to roll in turns. The main function is control of the driving wheel’s inner/outer angle of direction and the whole stabilizes of wheels to keep the direction wheels the tracking ability.
TOMOI Stabilizer Link Performance
TOMOI suspension ball head/external rod ball head series products Ball jacket adopts 40Cr fine forging standardized and hardened, 100% defect detection and then precision machining. The balance ball head series adopts Japanese high-precision automatic welding equipment, the welding angle is accurate, the impact strength and tensile force exceed 2000 kg.F, The ball casing material adopt slow carbon steel cold treatment process, unique forming, surface phosphate blackening, salt spray test for more than 72 hours. The ball stud is made of 40Cr material, the ball jacket is made of a Japanese special material, the ball head lubricant is made of Japanese special grease, the dust cover is made of Japanese Denka neoprene, the low temperature resistance reaches -45 degrees centigrade and the high temperature resistance reaches 120 degrees centigrade. Outstanding toughness and abrasion resistance.
■ Strong Surface Treatment
TOMOI has electro deposition coating comparable to the OE level to prevent rust from reducing durability.
■ Polymer Seat
TOMOI uses a polymer ball seat. Low friction damage and low variation in torque and clearance can keep performance long.
■ Hard & Soft Ball Stud
TOMOI reduces the surface roughness of the ball through the burnishing process, making the ball smooth. It also has high strength by applying carbon steel, heat treatment, and cold forging.
■ Special Grease
Coat the ball and ball seat with specially made grease to keep the torque stable and prevent rust.
■ Workability Design
TOMOI creates two planes on the ball stud flange to improve workability and prevents contamination by rust or foreign substances.
Why Are Stabilizer Links Important?
In conjunction with a stabilizer bar and stabilizer bushings, stabilizer links reduce your vehicle’s body roll by transferring lateral force to the opposing side during a corner or turn. Typically, one end of the stabilizer link is mounted to the stabilizer bar, while the other is connected to a suspension component on the wheel side.
A stabilizer link connects both the left and right suspensions to the stabilizer bar. By connecting the left and right suspensions of the vehicle to the stabilizer bar, stabilizer links maintain the wheels at the same height and reduce vehicle body roll.
Maintenance Tips:
Signs of a broken stabilizer link:
■Knocking noise like rattle or clunk when the car drives over rough, uneven surfaces or bumps.
■Increasing noise coming from other suspension system components when turning corners or taking sharp turns.
■Noticing a floating feeling from rear suspension links separately from the rest of the vehicle.
■Noticing if there is uneven tire wear. It can occur if the altered weight distribution caused by damaged or missing stabilizer links, which causes your tires to bear more weight than they should be.
Preventing stabilizer link breakage：
■Regular maintenance checks on the suspension. Bushings, such as stabilizer bar bushings and control arm bushings, When these bushings wear out due to age or stress, it can increase the strain on stabilizer links, causing play or breakage.Please quickly replaced them when needed.
■Avoiding large loads being applied to the suspension. This means both passengers or cargo as well as anything attached externally like a trailer or roof rack. Any additional weight put on these links will cause them strain over time which can eventually lead to breakage if left unchecked. It’s best to try to avoid carrying large amounts of weight when possible and check that you stay within your Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
■Driving mindfully can prevent many of the suspension issues including broken stabilizer links. Reduce the risk of breakage or wear by avoiding rough roads and potholes when you’re able, and slow down over speed bumps.
■proper installation of new parts is also key when preventing link breakage. If you’re replacing or repairing any part of your suspension system yourself, make sure you follow all instructions carefully and take extra care when attaching new parts. Loose or improperly installed components as well as neglecting to have a wheel alignment performed can contribute to wear on links.
Excellent TOMOI Stabilizer Link
TOMOI stabilizer links are manufactured with superior materials, innovative design, advanced equipment and high-end technology from Japan and Korea. TOMOI has passed the SGS-certified automotive industry quality management system lATF16949, strict performance tests (high and low temperature rotation resistance, mud spray and rubber dust protection test at high and low temperature, etc.) to ensure excellent and stable performance and durability of each product.
