The global sway bar bushing market is expected to reach US$ 11.66 billion in 2023 and is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 8% during the forecast period. Revenues are expected to reach US$ 25.2 billion by the end of 2033. The sway bars are one of the most essential components of a race car with regard to handling when it comes to the track. The term sway bar can also refer to stabilizing bars, anti-sway bars, anti-roll bars, and anti-roll bars. As in any sport, sway bars and their bushings play an important role in technology and design.
The sophistication of sway bars has increased over the past 25 years. In the past, bars were just hung from the frame with rubber bushings stacked on the ends of a threaded rod attached to a stamped steel control arm. The sway bars have become a standard component in vehicle engine bays as well as behind sub frames over the past decade. As a result of the changes in design, some of the new models have hollow bodies or actuators that adjust stiffness, like the BMWs.
Sway bar links can be purchased as a low-cost replacement or as a high-performance replacement at a higher price. In the case of cars with unique suspensions, such as older, rarer models, measurements may be necessary before finding a universal sway bar link to suit individual needs. The installation of sway bars is usually quite easy and very affordable, which makes them one of the best modifications for automotive enthusiasts looking to make their vehicles more powerful and responsive.
Aftermarket sway bars can be manufactured with splined sway bars by some aftermarket sway bar manufacturers. As a result, the sway bar that is attached to end links is not only straight and hollow but also splined on the end so that the arm that connects to the arm can insert into the end link as well. In road racing, the splined sway bar is a popular choice because of the ease of adjustment that can be achieved with it. The use of splined sway bars is not limited only to off-road driving, but it is also widely used in an array of other activities.
Recent improvements have reduced friction and noise in sway bar bushings. Various newer materials are also being used to make these shoes, such as polyurethane and rubber of higher quality. As an additional benefit, due to the increased degree of adjustability of those sway bar bushings, the vehicle will now be able to have a higher degree of motion and perform at its maximum potential.
Polyurethane bushing provides greater performance than conventional rubber bushings in terms of handling, control, and durability. Adjustable sway bar bushings provide users with greater tuning capabilities and improved performance by allowing them to adjust the stiffness of the bar. Combined with the use of metal and elastomer materials, composite bushings are capable of providing better rigidity and durability without sacrificing flexibility. Using a bushing with noise-canceling properties reduces road noise and improves ride comfort.
A ZF-made active anti-roll bar was introduced by BMW in 2001 for its 7-Series. A dynamic change in the stiffness of the bars was used to control the lateral transfer of weight and body roll. With the Jeep Power Wagon in 2005 and Rubicon in 2007, Jeep introduced their Active Sway Bar System (SmartBar) by American Axle and Manufacturing. Drivers can disengage the front sway bar without exiting the vehicle by activating the system. Disengaging the bar is accomplished by using an electric motor located in the system. Sway bars on active vehicles are more prone to rust as they age, so repair opportunities increase. The majority of these are European nameplate-based vehicles, but this technology is now being used by Asian and domestic cars as a way to improve stability and increase their ability to handle off-road situations.
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Key Statistics
Estimated Base Year Value (2022)
US$ 11 billion
Expected Market Value (2023)
US$ 11.66 billion
Anticipated Forecast Value (2033)
US$ 25.2 billion
Projected Growth Rate (2023 to 2033)
8% CAGR
A suspension system is crucial in providing a smooth ride for the car's occupants. As the vehicle is moving, these solid suspension parts are connected to each other and transfer energy. Bushings are small rubber or polyurethane components that serve as isolators for the noise, road shock and vibrations transmitted by solid metal suspension parts.
The sway bar helps to keep the vehicle stable as it turn around a corner on the race track. The sway bar is component of the suspension that allows one side of the cars suspension to respond to what the other side is doing. The sway bar distributes the load when the vehicle is corning and is connected to the suspension through sway bar bushings.
Damage to the sway bar bushing affects the car's handling, especially if it breaks and the sway bar disconnects from one side of the vehicle, thus the vehicle has a higher tendency to lean. With a broken bushing, the vehicle tends to lean more on corners, and the vehicle can topple or become imbalanced when in motion.
Sway bar bushings usually measure 15 to 20 mm in diameter and are attached to the sway bar at 90-degree angles. The sway bar bushing connects the sway bar's outer end to the suspension portion. Certain cars only have one sway bar, while others have two sway bars between the rear wheels. The sway bar bushing provides rigid connection to the suspension system with each end of a sway bar bushing normally having two joints.
The sway bar bushings allow the sway bar to float and respond to the race car's movement on the ground which are usually used on lower control arms and are fixed to the chassis. The sway bar will have a rigid attachment to the frame without the bushings, preventing any weight shifting and make controlling the car's handling in corners nearly impossible.
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Sway Bar Bushing: Market Drivers and Challenges
Sway bar bushing sales are driven by an Increasing production of automobile as well as on-road fleet size. The OEM market is said to be largely dominated by the leading manufacturers who have a contract-based supply order, while the aftermarket includes a multitude of tier-2 manufacturers as well as regional/local based players.
High replacement rate of sway bar bushing in the vehicle is expected to propel the growth of the global sway bar bushing market in the forecast period. Mostly many cars couldn’t drive without sway bars in the vehicles which is pushing the sales of sway bar bushing in the global sway bar bushing market.
Though the possibility of growth restriction in the sway bar bushing connection market is understood to be negligible by the concerned market participants, the present transients in production rates and sales in few regional market smay cause the sway bar bushing market to plummet to some extent. Up and down in the raw material pricing of the sway bar bushing might effect on the global sway bar bushing market growth.
The initial cost of parts is low, but the labor cost of removing/installing the sway bar bushing is very high. As a result, customers are putting off replacing the sway bar bushing, and as a result, the sway bar bushing market is expected to decline sales in the coming years.
Increasing the key development activities by sway bar bushing manufacturers may create different opportunities for them to increase sales of the sway bar bushing in the global sway bar bushing market.
Sway Bar Bushing: Regional Market Outlook
Europe and North America are expected to dominate the sway bar bushing market in the present scenario, owing to increase in production capacity and fleet size in these region. Asia Pacific is touted as the next growth market in forecast period. Increased demand from developing nations such as China and India, due to rapid growth in transportation vehicle expected to boost the sway bar bushing market.
Latin America is estimated to push the sway bar bushing market in this region because of increasing urbanization and requirement of passenger transportation in this region especially in GCC countries. Middle East & Africa is less prominent region compared to other region expected to hold a moderate growth in sway bar bushing market.
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Sway Bar Bushing Market: Which trend / segment to impact more
Among various different type of application of sway bar bushing, the adoption of Rubber bushing in passenger/commercial vehicles are expected to create more incremental opportunities. Sway bar bushing provide protection against wear and damage to the stabilizer bar.
Although, unnecessary, sway bar bushing ensure the highest levels of street performance. Sway bar bushing not only make the stabilizer bar system efficient, but it is also preferred for the reducing road noise, reducing road shock, reducing vibrations, and enhanced handling which add to the smooth ride for the passengers, which increases the demand of sway bar bushing market.
Sway Bar Bushing Gauge Market: Analyst perspective
“The sway bar bushing market is experiencing a strong growth trend, owing to increased demand from both the automotive industry and the aftermarket. Leading market players are concentrating their efforts on forming strategic alliances and creating lighter and more precise sway bar bushings. These factors are driving sway bar bushing adoption in the automotive industry.”
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Sway Bar Bushing: Key Market Players
Major market participants in the global Sway bar bushingmarket identified across the value chain include:
ENERGY SUSPENSION INC.
Prothane
Moog parts
Whiteline Performance
Superpro
Daystar Performance Parts
ACDelco
Detroit Axle
Red Hound
Dorman
Hyundai Polytech India
Nolathane
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