

| 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.Have something to add on this topic today? Revive this thread in the forum »