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Date:         Tue, 11 Jul 2017 10:32:00 -0700
Reply-To:     Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: ISO anti-sway bar for 1983 Vanagon Westy
Comments: To: Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <006b01d2fa6b$0c0f2710$242d7530$@gmail.com>
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You should also notice a tiny bit better rear traction when you have a sway bar.

On Jul 11, 2017 10:28 AM, "Stuart MacMillan" <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:

> I'd get one of Chris's bars: http://www.t3technique.com/ > new-stuff/anti-roll-bar-(front)/ You'll be happy you did! And, yes, > sway bars link the two sides (springs) together, so when broken the heavier > driver's side can lean. > > Stuart > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf > Of Jim Felder > Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2017 10:18 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: ISO anti-sway bar for 1983 Vanagon Westy > > I've been perplexed at seeing my Vanagon Westy tilted over toward the > drivers side. I would normally attribute this to old age and worn out > springs, but these springs are GoWesty progressives that were installed > 38,000 miles ago. They shouldn't be sagging. > > The issue prompted me to stick my head under the car with a flashlight and > it didn't take long to find a problem, if not THE problem. The anti-sway > bar on the passenger side doesn't reach to the bushing. In fact it is > broken off about three inches above the bushing, which of course has fallen > out. > > What are my options in years to replace this item, and does anyone have a > spare? > > Would a broken bar make the car sag to that side? > > Thanks, > > Jim >


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