Date:         Fri, 30 Apr 1999 19:47:40 EDT
Reply-To:     KENWILFY@AOL.COM
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From:         KENWILFY@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: anti-sway bar
Comments: To: jfritz@decorah.k12.ia.us
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In a message dated 99-04-30 15:17:26 EDT, you write:

<< #1 if it came stock on all Westys>> In the front it did.
<<#2 what one looks like>> It looks like a bar that goes from one side of the
van (underneath) to the other.
<<#3 where its mounted>> Under the van between the two front wheels.  It is
mounted to the frame.
<<#4 exactly how it works>> That's a good question.  I think it stiffens the
frame of the vehicle and adds lateral rigidity to the suspension thereby
keeping the van from swaying as much (hence the name "anti-sway" bar.
<<#4 front or rear or both>> Came with a front one only stock.  You can add a
rear one but I wonder how involved it is with the tranny being in the way and
all.  Have heard a few folks talk about buying and installing one but never
really heard back from them on how the install went and if it actually helped
reduce body roll (I always wondered if it would help the wind buffeting that
Vanagons experience).
 #5 where to buy one if I need one >> The last time someone was talking about
it they said something about getting a kit from Pep Boys.
Thats all I know.
Ken Wilford
Van-Again
John 3:16