What tools will I need to install the swaybar

[newbert]

Technically, yes. The suspension will be less compliant with a stiffer sway bar installed. The key here is that a stiffer sway bar does not translate into a stiffer ride like a stiffer coil spring would certainly do.

So, if you were riding your Spyder off road with large dips and ridges on one side and the opposite on the other side like you might encounter with an ATV, etc., then yes, the lowered compliance would most likely be a negative as long suspension travel is very important in this kind of condition. Especially at speed.

But when you are talking the relatively short suspension travel needed in street riding. Even on a pot holed surface (unless we are talking 6" + deep pot holes) then the potential reduction in compliance is never actually experienced to any noticeable degree outside of turning or crosswinds. And in these cases, the reduction in compliance is exactly what you are looking for.

Simply put. When you're in heavy off road situations, reduced compliance from a stiff sway bar is a negative. However, on the street, a controlled, targeted reduction in compliance means better traction, better control, more stability and flatter turns. What you want always depends on the conditions you are subjecting the vehicle to.

Thanks BR! Since I don't plan on doing any off-roading (hopefully), it sounds like it'll be worthwhile.

 

[BajaRon]

In the really "fun" off-road trails: the anti-swaybar is the first thing runhooked when the pavement ends.
Doing this gives you WAYYYYY.... more independent wheel articulation! :clap::2thumbs:

You make a good point Bob. They make a quick disconnect for the sway bar on off road vehicles that are driven (rather than trailered) to where they want to drive off road. The sway bar is utilized on pavement to stabilize the vehicle and enhance handling characteristics. Then disconnected for off road driving to increase articulation (which is the same as suspension compliance).

 

[newbert]

One Final Question

Thanks BR! Since I don't plan on doing any off-roading (hopefully), it sounds like it'll be worthwhile.

I have (hopefully) just one final question - just so I know what to expect a bit more clearly.

I assume that, given the same radius turn, taken at the same speed, under the same circumstances, a Spyder with the BajaRon sway bar would require less leaning into the turn by the rider, than a "stock" Spyder without the BajaRon sway bar would (because the Spyder will dip/roll less to the outside)?

If so, would that mean that you could theoretically take the turn at a higher speed with the BajaRon sway bar, if you lean into the turn the same amount as without the swaybar? (I hope that my wording reflects what I'm trying to ask....)

Thanks!