You should also notice a tiny bit better rear traction when you have a sway
bar.

On Jul 11, 2017 10:28 AM, "Stuart MacMillan" <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:

> I'd get one of Chris's bars: http://www.t3technique.com/
> new-stuff/anti-roll-bar-(front)/  You'll be happy you did!  And, yes,
> sway bars link the two sides (springs) together, so when broken the heavier
> driver's side can lean.
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of Jim Felder
> Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2017 10:18 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: ISO anti-sway bar for 1983 Vanagon Westy
>
> I've been perplexed at seeing my Vanagon Westy  tilted over toward the
> drivers side. I would normally attribute this to old age and worn out
> springs, but these springs are GoWesty progressives that were installed
> 38,000 miles ago. They shouldn't be sagging.
>
> The issue prompted me to stick my head under the car with a flashlight and
> it didn't take long to find a problem, if not THE problem. The anti-sway
> bar on the passenger side doesn't reach to the bushing. In fact it is
> broken off about three inches above the bushing, which of course has fallen
> out.
>
> What are my options in years to replace this item, and does anyone have a
> spare?
>
> Would a broken bar make the car sag to that side?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim
>