Date:         Tue, 25 Apr 2017 14:31:37 -0400
Reply-To:     Sudhir Desai <sudhir.desai@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Sudhir Desai <sudhir.desai@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Thicker anti-sway bar
Comments: To: T3 Technique <christopher@t3technique.com>
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Yeah, I'd agree with this. I put a 3.4l Chevy in my old van, and in the
snow/wet around corners there was always massive oversteer regardless of
front sway bar.

YMMV.

On Apr 25, 2017 14:24, "T3 Technique" <christopher@t3technique.com> wrote:

> Technically speaking that should be true, but on a Vanagon, it's not. I
> have
> done some serious testing to prove this before I released my bar. What is
> happening is that the stiffer front anti-roll bar is allowing better
> suspension geometry to be maintained which counteracts most of the effects
> that a stiffer front anti-roll bar typically induces. Yes, adding a rear
> bar
> is a definite benefit, but adding just the front bar is a big, improvement
> and does not induce "massive understeer".
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Ed McLean
> Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 10:58 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Thicker anti-sway bar
>
> If you replace only the front sway bar you will get massive under steer.
> You need to replace both the front and rear sway bars together for
> balanced,
> safe, handling.
>
> The Addco bars are 1" front and 7/8" rear and were the only ones available
> when I bought mine 11 years ago.  The difference in this and stock is
> simply
> amazing.  I also have Koni Red Heavy Track shocks (82-2100 and 82-
> 2101) which I like better than any other brand for the 2WD Vanagon.  The
> Konis are adjustable for rebound but not compression so firmness and
> control
> can be adjusted without increasing harshness.  This might not be the
> optimum
> adjustments for a racing shock but it sure is great for street comfort with
> control.  These two modifications, with stock springs, are, in my opinion,
> the optimum road suspension for a stock height 2WD Vanagon Westfalia Full
> Camper giving crisp, comfortable handling and a smooth ride under most all
> conditions.  I also have 215/65r16 Load Index 98 tires.
>