Rating of the best manufacturers of stabilizer struts for 2022

Each element in the automotive ecosystem is important and has a unique function. Stabilizer links are a multi-piece component that plays an important role in balancing the weight of the machine. Thanks to them, the momentum created by the weight of the body on the suspension is evenly distributed, which prevents or minimizes the roll of the car, especially when the driver makes turns.

The rack carries an auxiliary function for the stabilizer. The load during the movement of the car, first of all, is directed to the racks, and only then to the stabilizer itself. It is believed that the struts and stabilizer play a connecting role between the car's suspension and the body. If the first ones are worn out, the driver will immediately feel an imbalance in the controllability of the car, because the weight of the body in such a case will be mostly on the suspension. A driver without sufficient driving experience in the event of wear on the racks runs the risk of getting into unpleasant traffic situations. It is recommended to monitor the condition of this spare part and replace worn parts if the car's handling has noticeably dropped.

Rack device

The main purpose of this element in the device of the chassis of a car is to balance the weight of the structure as a whole and ensure the transverse strength of the car body. The detail looks like an oblong object, similar to a rod. Models with a length of 4-20 cm are presented on the market. Hinged elements of various configurations are built into the extreme parts of the rod. There are also models on the market without built-in hinges.

The stabilizer bar implies many elements in its device, so it cannot be monolithic. The hinge component is fastened to the body of the rod by welding. This method of fastening is explained by the requirements for the safety of spare parts. The edging of the seam on the body of the rod is commonly called the “neck”. The neck is inferior in strength to the rest of the body, because the metal in this area is much thinner. Many breakdowns of the stabilizer link are caused by excessive load on the “neck”. The reduced strength in this area is a well-thought-out engineering move, because if the “neck” did not break under excessive load, the breakage would occur in another place, the location of which is impossible to predict. In this case, there would be a possibility that the rod would penetrate the bottom of the car. Therefore, the thinned area in the rack serves as an outlet for sudden breakdowns.

The best rack manufacturers

Febest

A manufacturer from Germany, who has earned a reputation as a good manufacturer of spare parts in the Russian latitudes. The popularity of Febest is explained by the democratic price tag with the quality of the racks above average.Even the transportation of production facilities to China did not affect the quality of production. The company successfully maintains high standards for the manufacture of components due to the well-established system of work of the personnel and the administration of the company.

Under the name Febest, the driver will find racks of various configurations for many makes and models of cars (from Japanese manufacturers to domestic ones). The price per unit of goods will not cause doubts in the buyer, in addition, the company provides a guarantee for its own products, so the driver can have no doubts about the quality of the purchased parts. In addition, Febesta products show excellent results in the harsh conditions of domestic roads.

• Acceptable price;
• Product quality;
• Strong results on Russian roads.

• Not found.

Review:

“Febest is my favorite brand. Racks from a German manufacturer show confident results even on roads of dubious quality. The price is not the lowest, but the quality of the parts inspires confidence. I recommend this brand to those drivers who are not interested in constantly replacing low-quality racks, but are looking for a stronger option!”

Swag

The company is notable for the fact that the production workshops are located in Europe, and not in China. Also, Swag is engaged in the packaging of components for cars. The company is also distinguished by its dynamics: the range of the company grows as the demand for certain parts in the market grows. The quality indicators are at the level of a strong middle, I do not pretend to be superior to the factory spare parts of the machine.

It should be borne in mind that the relative quality parameters are relevant for foreign-made cars, if the stabilizer bar is placed in a domestic-made car (for example, VAZ), the driver will receive a spare part of at least the same level as the factory one. Coupled with an acceptable price tag, Swag will be one of the first options for consideration by owners of domestic cars.

• Adequate price;
• Strong quality for owners of domestic cars;
• Wide range of parts.

• A mediocre option for owners of foreign cars.

Review:

“Swag stands are a great replacement for the original Largus. Since the parts of the latter cost decent money, I buy a Swag and have not been disappointed after more than a year of use. They show good results on smooth and not very roads. I recommend Swag to anyone who is looking for alternatives for original spare parts from domestic cars!”

Febi

The manufacturer Phoebe specializes in the production of spare parts for cars of predominantly German origin, from Mercedes to Opel. With a wide range of parts for cars of well-known brands, Phoebe's reputation in the Russian market is ambiguous. Fans of this brand assure that dissatisfied buyers of Febi are biased towards the manufacturer. It is worth noting that ambiguous reviews accompany the details of various purposes, but not the stabilizer struts. Spare parts of this category do not raise doubts regarding the cost and quality indicators. Ambiguous opinions about Phoebe are not explained by the best adaptation of components to Russian roads, and in Germany this brand is firmly popular.

The quality of the racks is beyond doubt, because the manufacturer gives a number of strong guarantees.Firstly, the component manufacturing workshops are located in Germany, which means that the work processes carried out in them must comply with stringent European requirements. In addition to quality standards, Febi products also have an adequate price. It is worth considering that Febi is quite popular in Germany, and this guarantees it a constant influx of replicas from non-certified manufacturers. There are enough spare parts of unknown origin on the market, sold under the name Phoebe.

• Adequate cost;
• Production quality standards;
• Wide choice of spare parts.

• Mixed reviews.

Review:

“I have been using Febi racks for more than a year, during this time they have never failed me. There are enough names on the market from this manufacturer, besides, the price is acceptable. It is worth considering that there are also enough replicas of this brand, so I recommend purchasing spare parts only from trusted sellers. All in all, Phoebe's racks deserve a strong recommendation!”

Optimal

Another brand specializing in non-manufactured spare parts from Germany. The Optimal brand is similar to the previous Febi in the ambiguity of product reviews, but it is worth noting that in the case of the first company, users show more positive opinions. Speaking of negative reviews about Phoebe, it is worth noting that most opinions are unreasonable, which cannot be said about Optimal. The negative reviews of this brand are justified by the non-standard policy for the production of Optimal spare parts. The company has 3 departments (Germany, Poland and China), if the first 2 departments produce a product of strong quality, then the 3rd department shows an ambiguous result.

In addition to the negative feedback directed by users towards the quality of the Chinese department, there is also an opinion that the company as a whole has changed its specialization from a manufacturer to a packaging one. The range of racks for various brands is wide, the driver of a foreign car will find many parts for a specific car. The quality of the racks as a whole is directly reflected in the price tag per unit of goods, that is, a strong middle. Factory racks of foreign-made cars are an order of magnitude superior to components from Optimal. Drivers prefer optimal due to the fact that these products are presented in the economy segment.

• One of the most economical options;
• Wide choice of items;
• Product packaging.

• Brand reputation.

Review:

“Racks from Optimal are a good option if you need to urgently replace failed parts, but the budget does not allow you to purchase better options. The behavior of the racks on the road is not the worst, but the service life does not inspire confidence. I recommend it as a temporary replacement for high-quality racks!”

Rts

The company from Spain is known in the Russian market for the quality of products in general and stabilizer struts in particular. The production workshops of the company are located in Europe, from where they enter the domestic market. The location of the workshops in the European Union indicates that the manufacturer guarantees the high quality of manufactured parts for cars. However, experienced users have noticed that with such high quality standards, the spare parts market in Russia is full of products with defects of various sizes. Perhaps this is due to the conditions of transportation, however, this fact should be taken into account before giving unequivocal preference to the brand.Speaking about the marriage of products, it is worth noting that the metal component is never defective, so the buyer can be sure of stock from Rts.

With all the shortcomings and marriages, it is worth noting that the quality of the product from Rts is strong and beyond doubt. In addition, the products of this brand are not counterfeited by uncertified manufacturers, so the buyer can remain confident in purchasing the original, not a replica. It is recommended that you check the dust collection element when purchasing a product from the Rts brand, because this element is most often rejected. If the dust collectors are in good condition, a bold purchase of a rack is allowed. There are laudatory reviews on the Internet that racks from Rts often last longer than factory ones.

• Strong quality;
• Relatively low price tag;
• manufacturer's reputation.

• There is a marriage.

Review:

“Rts makes great racks that last long and hard! I have been using racks of this brand for more than 1.5 years and there have never been any complaints, despite the fact that they show impressive results on Russian roads! I recommend it to anyone who is looking for quality parts at an affordable price!”

Fenox

Fenox racks are very popular in Russia and the CIS countries, due to the fact that the manufacturer initially focused on domestic realities and therefore the Fenox product is more optimized than others for these realities. In addition to racks, the company produces many other car components, but the racks are of impressive quality. The company's products are ideally compatible with all cars of domestic origin.

In addition, the production of products by Fenox is certified in accordance with the strict requirements of EU standards, which means that the quality of the products will not raise questions even among discerning motorists. The company produces components not only for the domestic market, but also for export, the number of countries cooperating with Fenox is 50. The company also produces excellent components for cars of foreign origin.

• Perfect compatibility with domestic cars;
• High production standards;
• Wide range of products.

• Not found.

Review:

“Phenox is a guarantor of high-quality racks, especially for Russian cars. I have been using Fenox racks for more than 3 years, for the entire period of operation they show excellent results! I recommend this brand to everyone who is looking for perfectly compatible with domestic auto parts!”

mapco

A German manufacturer, a newcomer to the domestic market, who has earned a good reputation. The quality of products from Mapco makes this brand one of the most preferred for the Russian car enthusiast. The manufacturer guarantees a long service life of the racks, even in conditions of poor quality roads.

• Strong product quality;
• manufacturer's reputation;
• Long service life.

• Not found.

Review:

“Excellent racks from a German company, which are not ashamed to recommend to friends! Performance on all types of roads is impressive! I recommend these racks to anyone who is looking for parts for long-term operation!”

Outcome

The Russian spare parts market offers the buyer an abundance of stabilizer struts. The offer is not limited to classic configurations, there are also modernized versions designed to cope with especially difficult tasks.It is recommended to choose a specific brand based on reviews and reviews on the Internet, otherwise the driver runs the risk of purchasing a product of dubious quality at an inflated price.

There are general patterns, starting from which, the driver should choose a specific manufacturer. To reduce the risk of purchasing low-quality products, it is recommended to pay attention to the following criteria:

1. Rack compatibility with a specific car. It often happens that the driver acquires a spare part that is not suitable for a particular car. It is worth contacting the seller for advice in order to avoid such a mistake. Also, you can ask for help on the Internet.
2. Correspondence of connectors for mounting the rack and car. It is recommended to study the communications of pre-installed spare parts (sizes of nuts, bolts, fasteners) and correlate the parameters with the purchased spare part. It is recommended that you carefully study the above parameters so that you do not have to return the purchased product.
3. manufacturer's reputation. The best brand is the one that was chosen by sorting through personal experience, but if there is no such experience, it is allowed to trust the reviews of friends or reviews on the Internet.
4. Spare parts kit. It is recommended to check the availability of a warranty card, rubber gaskets, docking points, fasteners and all necessary communications in the kit.

The choice of stabilizer struts will not be a problem if the driver treats it responsibly and follows the elementary rules for checking one or another name. Following simple rules, the user minimizes the possibility of purchasing low-quality spare parts.