Date:         03 May 1995 20:08:20 GMT
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         "THOMAS CARRINGTON" <BBTSQP8@BAPLAZA.BELL-ATL.COM>
Subject:      Re: sway bar?


>I was looking through some automotive catolog yesterday, and I saw a
>anti-sway bar or something for old volkswagens with the swing axle rear
>suspension.  Does anybody know anything about it?  Are they worth it?
>(price-$60-70)  Are the swing axles that bad, especially at higher speeds?
>Oh, and I am still planning on towing that 58 double cab home, but I
>thought I should probably have the bearings regreased.  Does anyone know
>how much this should cost to be done?  And one final question, how much
>would a new wiring harness cost?  Could I go with a used one at all?
>Thanks
>commodore harris
>58 Double Cab (prospective owner)

The "sway bar" that you mention is actually called a "Camber Compensator". EMPI
used to make it, and now CB Performance sells their version. It basically
prevents the inside rear wheel of a swingaxle rear from "tucking in" during hard
cornering. That tuck-in is really noticeable on freeway ramps, etc. I have one
on my Notchback, and it works well. I don't think it will fit on the old Busses
(Reduction gears and such), but if you call CB Performance at (800) 274-8337,
I'm sure they will let you know.

Tom Carrington
BBTSQP8@bell-atl.com
88 Vanagon
65 Notchback