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  • Front-end workout
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 19 Sep 2013 18:54:21 -0500
    ...New metal sleeves on the anti-roll bar drop links (NLA, almost didn't find any, mine came from Canada) and the whole enchilada...
  • Re: sway bar bushings
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 4 Aug 2009 16:10:15 -0700
    ...sway bar bushings > > then you'd want to upgrade to urethane anti-sway bar bushings..... > if your goal is to have as much anti...
  • Fw: Q about radius rod on 82 van
    Historical mailing list - steve d
    Sat, 9 Aug 2003 19:48:54 +0100
    ...FWIW most Vanagons of this vintage that I have looked at also have snapped anti-roll bars. Mine, fortunately, is still in real good...
  • Re: sway bar bushings
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 4 Aug 2009 16:22:58 -0700
    ...sway bar bushings > > then you'd want to upgrade to urethane anti-sway bar bushings..... > if your goal is to have as much anti...
  • Re: Bilstein shock query
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 12 Feb 2020 07:57:47 -0800
    ...I do run a 25mm anti-roll bar which helps a lot, but doesn't interfere with off-roading capabilities. Just my personal preference...
  • Re: Benefits of a rear sway bar?
    Historical mailing list - Randy A. Bergum
    Tue, 9 Apr 2002 16:48:46 -0700
    ...factory roll bar > > from somewhere? What model years was the rear anti > > roll bar available on? >> > > > > This was an option on the ambulances only...
  • Re: Westy anti roll bars
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Wed, 25 Jun 2003 16:13:29 +1000
    At 12:00 AM 25/06/2003 -0400, you wrote: >This may be a subject thats been well covered ,but is it true that...
  • Re: Benefits of a rear sway bar?
    Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
    Tue, 9 Apr 2002 08:47:15 -0400
    ...In pure theory an anti-roll bar will actually cause the inside rear wheel to lift and spin in a hard corner. The advantage...
  • Re: rebuilding front suspension
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 27 Sep 2013 12:21:43 -0500
    ...I did Shocks hose and caliper wheel bearings rotors and pads anti roll bar all radius rod all new gowesty progressive springs all around...
  • Re: Front-end workout
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Fri, 20 Sep 2013 11:56:14 -0500
    ...New metal sleeves on the anti-roll bar drop links (NLA, > almost didn't find any, mine came from Canada) and the whole enchilada...
  • Re: Gas tank Questions
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 27 Feb 95 09:08:40 CST
    ...and there are LOTS of little thingies that attach to the tank, not to mention the fuel gauge sender, fuel pump, anti-roll-over...
  • Re: Tire pressure '86 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:15:38 -0400
    ...when cornering or lane control? So called sway bars are really anti-roll bars. They reduce side to side leaning and the only benefit...
  • Re: ride harshness
    Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
    Fri, 21 Dec 2001 09:53:12 -0500
    ...upper shock mount, anti-roll bar mount to the control arm, T/C -caster adjustment strut mount to body). Even when these bushings are...
  • Re: ISO anti-sway bar for 1983 Vanagon Westy
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 11 Jul 2017 15:33:36 -0400
    ...http://www.t3technique.com/new-stuff/anti-roll-bar-(front)/ You'll be happy you did! And, yes, sway bars link the two sides...
  • Re: Westy anti roll bars
    Historical mailing list - Phil S.
    Wed, 25 Jun 2003 06:35:15 -0700
    Actually, if you are off-roading there IS a way to disconnect the rear Sway bars (where they attach to the A-arm thingie...
  • Re: Anti Rolling Reminder for Automatics when parked
    Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
    Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:43:18 -0800
    That's easy to say, but I already have 5 things on my mind, and so that makes it 8 things, and thats (5...
  • Re: Swaybars-worth it(rear)?
    Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
    Fri, 5 Jan 2001 18:22:20 -0500
    ...This is why anti roll bars are more fun...right to the point where the tires let go. Since you are asking the question...
  • Re: Swaybars-worth it(rear)?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 6 Jan 2001 14:08:23 +1200
    ...This is why anti roll bars are more >fun...right to the point where the tires let go. Since you are asking the >question...
  • Re: Benefits of a rear sway bar?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Wed, 10 Apr 2002 14:17:18 +1000
    ...factory roll bar >> > from somewhere? What model years was the rear anti >> > roll bar available on? >> >> > >> > This was an option on the ambulances only...
  • Re: ISO anti-sway bar for 1983 Vanagon Westy
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 11 Jul 2017 14:06:38 -0700
    ...http://www.t3technique.com/new-stuff/anti-roll-bar-(front)/ You'll be happy you did! And, yes, sway bars link the two sides...
  • Re: Front-end workout
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Fri, 20 Sep 2013 07:37:24 -0400
    ...New metal sleeves on the anti-roll bar drop links (NLA, > almost didn't find any, mine came from Canada) and the whole enchilada...
  • Re: Eric's van is running again
    Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
    Tue, 3 Nov 2020 06:20:12 -0500
    ...This trip included a full front end overhaul with a lot of T3 bits including anti roll bar, later spindles and the GW front...
  • Tire pressure '86 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Art
    Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:44:36 -0400
    ...when cornering or lane control? So called > sway bars are really anti-roll bars. They reduce side to side leaning and > the only benefit...
  • Re: Eric's van is running again
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Tue, 3 Nov 2020 06:23:59 -0800
    ...This trip included a full front end overhaul with a lot > of T3 bits including anti roll bar, later spindles and the GW front...
  • Re: Eric's van is running again
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Tue, 3 Nov 2020 08:52:00 -0600
    ...This trip included a full front end overhaul with a lot >> of T3 bits including anti roll bar, later spindles and the GW front...
  • Re: Eric's van is running again
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 3 Nov 2020 15:32:43 -0500
    ...This trip included a full front end overhaul with a lot >>> of T3 bits including anti roll bar, later spindles and the GW front...
  • Re: Eric's van is running again
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Tue, 3 Nov 2020 09:39:50 -0500
    ...This trip included a full front end overhaul with a > lot > > of T3 bits including anti roll bar, later spindles and the GW front...
  • Re: Increase ride height on 2wd front
    Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
    Sun, 5 Aug 2007 17:25:56 -0700
    ...point, and the steering gear, and check for > > interference with the anti roll bar, and see at > what > > angle the springs pop out of...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 17 May 2004 (#2004-468)
    Historical mailing list - Derek
    Tue, 18 May 2004 02:03:30 -0700
    ...what was the cool one, 23 windows?), lowered, front and rear anti roll bars, rack and pinion, disc brakes, mini lites, and some good...
  • Re: Oil Suggestions
    Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
    Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:46:01 +0200
    ...drums anti-roll bar Hydraulics .......... dual circuit Rear .......... independent Boosting ............ vacuum Type .......... semi-trailing arms Handbrake position .. floor MEASUREMENTS CAPACITIES Length overall ...... 4570 mm...
  • Re: WBX Whining
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Wed, 31 Jul 2002 15:44:54 +0100
    ...much difference that makes! And try replacing those 'sway bars' with 'anti-roll' bars, might stop them lurching about so much :-) Clive '88 Syncro...
  • Re: Eric's van is running again
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 3 Nov 2020 15:40:26 -0500
    ...This trip included a full front end overhaul with a >> lot >>> of T3 bits including anti roll bar, later spindles and the GW front...
  • Re: Increase ride height on 2wd front
    Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
    Sun, 5 Aug 2007 10:05:20 -0700
    ...point, and the steering gear, and check for interference with the anti roll bar, and see at what angle the springs pop out of...
  • Demographics
    Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
    Wed, 15 Apr 1998 11:11:44 -0400
    ...Fixed it up nicely, added anti-roll bars, lowered it a bit, and built a hot 1776 engine, with the progressive two-barrel Weber...
  • Re: Tires again
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 2 Jul 2011 21:36:17 -0700
    ...front a-arms and anti-roll bar, rear trailing arms, and coil springs all around., the benz's also have a rear anti-sway...
  • Re: Front Spring install
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 7 Jan 2011 13:41:31 -0800
    ...tires and wheels especidally, ride height, anti-roll bar/s , and so on. a properly handling vehicle goes right where you point it, always...
  • Of Interest to Air Coolers
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 17 Dec 2002 21:56:55 -0600
    ...is a remarkably agile vehicle (even without after-market, front & rear anti-roll bars!), when skillfully driven, so it is probably equally prone to...
  • road test: 1986 vanagon camper syncro
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 06 Feb 95 15:11:22 CST
    ...unequal-length control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar Rear ............................. ind. semi-trailing arms, coil springs STEERING Type ............................. rack-and-pinion, power-assisted Turns...
  • Road Test 1984 SA Oettinger Microbus
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 05 Dec 95 14:32:09 CST
    ...vacuum anti-roll bar Handbrake position... floor Rear .......... independent Type .......... diagonal trailing arms, coils MEASUREMENTS CAPACITIES Length overall ...... 4570 mm Seating ...... 8/10 Width...
  • Re: 400mm Lift to Flush
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 6 Oct 2004 13:59:18 -0400
    ...Stabilizer bar (anti-roll bar) linkages tend to break where they bolt to the lower control arm. Horn contact ring is either worn out...
  • Re: 400mm Lift to Flush
    Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
    Wed, 6 Oct 2004 20:37:46 +0200
    ...Stabilizer bar (anti-roll bar) linkages tend to break where they bolt to the lower control arm. Horn contact ring is either worn out...
  • another road test: 1983-1/2 VW Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 11 Jan 95 23:11:51 CST
    ...unequal-length A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar Rear suspension: semi-trailing arms, coil springs, tube shocks ROAD TEST RESULTS ACCELERATION...
  • Road Test 1989 VW SA Caravelle Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 05 Dec 95 14:30:27 CST
    ...vacuum anti-roll bar Handbrake position... floor Rear .......... independent Type .......... diagonal trailing arms, coils MEASUREMENTS CAPACITIES Length overall ...... 4605 mm Seating ...... 7 Width overall...
  • road test: 1980/82 Vanagon (real long)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 11 Jan 95 14:56:49 CST
    ...The Vanagon features completey new front suspension using unequal-length A-arms, variable-rate coil springs, tube shocks and an anti-roll bar in...
  • for allistair: unimog field test (long)
    Historical mailing list - J. Walker
    Mon, 03 Oct 94 23:14:31 CDT
    ...coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar, Watts link Steering: power Wheels & Tires: 12.5x20/18 PR on 3-pc. rims Brakes: Hydraulic disk...
  • Road Test: 1991 VW SA 2,5i Caravelle
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 14 Dec 95 14:51:46 CST
    ...dual circuit anti-roll bar Boosting ............ vacuum Rear .......... independent Handbrake position .. between seats Type .......... semi-trailing arms MEASUREMENTS CAPACITIES Length overall ...... 4600 mm Seating...