You’ve surely experienced body roll. It’s the way your vehicle leans to one side when turning into a corner, caused by the occurring centrifugal forces. Stabilizer links, along with the stabilizer bar, help to limit this. That’s why they are vital components in the suspension!
Stabilizer links are connected to the stabilizer bar at one end while the other end is mounted to a suspension component. Basically, they connect the vehicle’s left- and right-side wheel suspension via the stabilizer bar.
As mentioned, your vehicle will tend to lean outwards when steering into a corner. Due to this, the outer suspension will be pushed inwards while the inner suspension will be pulled outwards (rolling).
The stabilizer-system limits the suspension differences through the rigid connection, keeping your chassis as flat as possible. This also occurs when driving on uneven surfaces.
A stabilizer link consists of 2 ball joints, connected via a rod. As the suspension is constantly working, so are these ball joints. Constantly distributing the occurring forces on both wheels evenly, strength and durability is key!
WHY SIDEM STABILISER LINKS?
As the ball joints on stabilizer links are working hard for your comfort and safety, a strong part with high endurance is what you want. Using our premium Sidem ball joints with chromium steel ball stud; Klüber grease and chloroprene rubber anti-torsion dustcovers on stabilizer links, we’ve got this covered!
To connect these ball joints, we always take it one step further. You won’t find plastic or aluminum connections with us. For optimal strength and safety, every Sidem stabilizer link uses a low carbon steel connecting rod.
The assembly is completed by automated flash welding, ensuring perfectly strong welds without contamination. Finishing with white zinc or black paint, our stabilizer links look neat and are protected from corrosion.
CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEM STABILISER LINKS?
The main reason for the failure in stabiliser links is due to the the failure of ball joints which happens when corrosion is caused by water infiltration. To prevent this, we use durable raw materials: e.g. cold-forged, polished chromium steel for the ball pin. This material provides increased strength and rust resistance. The dust cover which shields the ball pin and housing, should be securely sealed to the ball-pin and housing using spring steel rings that have the appropriate diameter, for a fixed installation onto the housing and a smooth movement between pin and dustcover top (tilting and rotating of the pin).
The dust cover is designed with grooves on the inside to prevent water from seeping in between. Another important reason for failure is the use of low-quality lubrication. Therefore, the use of high-quality lubricant is crucial as it places a protective film on all vulnerable surfaces, and retains its composition and features which prevent drying out, eroding and eventually failing.
LIFETIME LUBRICATING GREASE.
Ball joint lubrication is important to prevent the part from drying out, corroding and wearing. The grease used in Sidem parts is co-engineered with Klüber Lubrication and assures a much longer life time due to a smoother movement and protection against water infiltration. Sidem always engineers its parts with in mind the longest possible lifespan, maximum safety, comfort and an easy installation.
SIDEM DOCUMENTATION & INSTALLATION VIDEOS.
Discover why Sidem is the preferred choice for automotive professionals worldwide. Our documentation provides insights into our production processes, technical specifications, and installation tips. Whether you are looking for specific product details or general information about our company, our resources are designed to support you every step of the way.
Visit the Sidem Youtube channel and find solutions about the installation of steering and suspension parts.