Actually, if you are off-roading there IS a way to
disconnect the rear Sway bars (where they attach to
the A-arm thingie/rubber bushings)
Some Syncro folks do this, and it would be very simple
to do. just be sure to fasten the loose bar to the
frame after disconnecting from suspension.
Phil 84' Westy Tiico..PST swaybars, front and rear

--- Stephen Overmyer <s.overmyer@UWS.EDU.AU> wrote:
> At 12:00 AM 25/06/2003 -0400, you wrote:
>
> >This may be a subject thats been well covered ,but
> is it true that the
> >westys used a22mm front bar vs the regular vans
> 19mm bar? If this is true ,I
> >would like to install a westy bar up front and move
> the stock
> >front bar to the rear. I know this will requier
> some fabrication and welding
> >but that will be no problem. Has any body on the
> list done a similar thing?
> >Is anyone parting out a westy with this bar? Any
> help would be great, thanks
> >Dennis
> >'91 carrat GTI
>
>
>    Dennis,
>
>    I can't confirm whether or not a Westy came
> standard with a thicker/stiffer
>    sway bar but I know that I have a 22mm front sway
> bar....sold here in Oz
>    as an after-market upgrade from the OEM one.
>
>    I can confirm or attest to the reduced bodyroll
> with the thicker bar...you
>    would certainly notice the change although a
> thicker bar on it's own may
>    not fully realize the handling mods you may be
> after.
>    In my case I did it along with adjustable shocks
> (Koni) and 15x7" alloy
>    rims with (C rated) tyres to match.This was in my
> quest for the van to
>    handle like it was on rails...and it pretty much
> does however this has
>    been at a bit of a loss of off-road traction due
> to the stiffer front
> sway bar
>    in particular.It limits the suspension's ability
> to move to it's full
> travel and
>    this is a trade-off you need to consider.Perhaps
> the additional weight of a
>    full camper would make this a moot point....I
> don't know for sure.
>
>    I would personally advise against fitting a rear
> bar as,whilst it will
> improve
>    on road handling (although increase understeer)
> it really stuffs up the
>    van's traction in rougher terrain.Maybe you never
> go off bitumen but if
>    you do...forget about a rear swar bar.If you
> wanna improve handling
>    upgrade your shocks....
>
>    But that's only one opinion....
>
>    Steve O
>    NSW Australia
>    '92 Transporter WBX Kombi
>    '00 Transporter Double Cab
>    '03 Transporter Double Cab (work truck)

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