Broken Sway Bar

[timmer]

My '94 has been diagnosed with a broken front sway bar.
It is on back order from Honda.
Is it okay to drive it for a short while?

[kevster]

I would not. the front swaybar controls the car from swaying and it is and could be very dangerous.

[timmer]

Thanks kevster.
I don't plan to do much driving till the repair.
Other than the swaying, could there be any other physical damage be done to the suspension, the Accord etc.?

[kevster]

How did it break? I would not drive car over 40 mph,thats for sure. I have never heard of a swaybar breaking on its own. If you were to drive the car at 50-70mph and you had to suddenly yank the stering wheel to the left/right to avoid something, than for sure you would lose control of the car and severe consequenses would be immediate.

[timmer]

The mechanic said it was metal fatigue that caused the breakage. He was very surprised to see that it has happened to a Honda - said this kind of repair is common with GM's.
Only city driving would be done if needed, at 50-60 kmh's. Will be parked otherwise.
One last thought - do you recommend getting both sides (left and right) replaced?

[xGuMB1x]

^^^ hope your able to get everything resolved okay..