Sway bar for trike??

[namsgt1946]

Anybody that is building a trike found a sway bar that will work? I thot I would ask before I go junk yarding.

 

[Loner]

I've gone through quite a few trikes, but I've never found a need for a sway bar. The relatively light weight provides some relatively simple suspension requirements, and doesn't usually need any offset for body sway. What kind of trike are you building?

On the other hand, I rarely pass up an opportunity to go junk yarding. I never, ever come away empty-handed.

 

[Cycleguy]

I've gone through quite a few trikes, but I've never found a need for a sway bar. The relatively light weight provides some relatively simple suspension requirements, and doesn't usually need any offset for body sway.

Many (most? all?) gl1800 trike kits include an anti-roll (sway) bar. My DFT did. Don't know where they sourced it, or if it's proprietary or a modified car part.

 

[jfingalls]

Usually a sway bar is important when incorporating Independent Wheel Suspension for stability (just like an automobile). What I have found is the size (thickness) is reduced to accommodate the lighter vehicle weight. Good luck finding the right one but if you are not going with IWS, I agree with Loner - it is not necessary.

 

[Baz]

Anybody that is building a trike found a sway bar that will work? I thot I would ask before I go junk yarding.

If your sway bar can be interpreted as meaning a Panhard rod then in my opinion on a solid rear axle set up they are essential as they help to take loading off the swing arm / subframe pivot shaft & bearings and importantly help to keep the package level. ie to resist twisting motion. This means they need to be engineered to suit the build.