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Subject:Re: Thicker anti-sway bar
From:OlRivrRat
Date:Tue, 25 Apr 2017 12:32:58 -0600

I added the Addco 488 to the Rear of My 90Westy back in 2011 & have been Very Pleased with the results ~

I have never seen a Vanagon, other than Mine Now, Equipped with a Rear AntiSwayBar & I've been under a Bunch ~

 Just assumed that they never came with that option ~

        Got it from NeverEnufOnline ~ Looks like T3 Tech' is offering a Front 1 ~

                                                                                        ORR ~ DeanB

On 25 Apr , 2017, at 11:58 AM, Ed McLean wrote:

> If you replace only the front sway bar you will get massive under steer.
> You need to replace both the front and rear sway bars together for
> balanced, safe, handling.
> 
> The Addco bars are 1" front and 7/8" rear and were the only ones available
> when I bought mine 11 years ago.  The difference in this and stock is
> simply amazing.  I also have Koni Red Heavy Track shocks (82-2100 and 82-
> 2101) which I like better than any other brand for the 2WD Vanagon.  The
> Konis are adjustable for rebound but not compression so firmness and
> control can be adjusted without increasing harshness.  This might not be
> the optimum adjustments for a racing shock but it sure is great for street
> comfort with control.  These two modifications, with stock springs, are,
> in my opinion, the optimum road suspension for a stock height 2WD Vanagon
> Westfalia Full Camper giving crisp, comfortable handling and a smooth ride
> under most all conditions.  I also have 215/65r16 Load Index 98 tires.