Hi Stuart and others,

        Can you tell me a little more how this addition, anti sway bar,  will change my van for my drivers?  any down sides? 

Also how complex a addition for a currently healthy 85 front suspension?

I have original 85 GL tall springs. clean and rust free but I do wonder if there is a newer spring with newer technology and construction that might also improve handling for my drivers.

These are upgrades I like making if they make the van safer or better on the road.

I have air bags in the back and with a little extra pressure on the driver’s side my van sits perfectly level left to right.  
I know eventually the 14 inch wheels will need to be upgraded but I have new tires and very sexy black original wheels with chrome hubcaps and I love the look on my white van.

I just got the front alignment straightened out so not thrilled with messing with it unless there is a real gain to be had.

Eric Caron 
85 GL Auto Westfalia 

> On Jul 11, 2017, at 1:28 PM, 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