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Subject:Re: Correction: ISO anti-sway bar DROP LINK for 1983 Vanagon Westy
From:Patrick Seurynck
Date:Wed, 12 Jul 2017 01:05:42 +0000

I agree with Stuart on this.
Add the T3 sway bar.
I would also suggest adding the T3 upgraded DropLinks.
These DropLinks are a simple bolt in process with no new bushing install.
Extra Beef!
Patrick

On Tue, Jul 11, 2017 at 7:02 PM Patrick Seurynck <climb12@gmail.com> wrote:

> I agree with St
>
> On Tue, Jul 11, 2017 at 12:04 PM kenneth wilford (Van-Again) <
> kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> I have new curved ones for $55.  I have one at the moment.
>>
>> Ken
>>
>> On Tue, Jul 11, 2017 at 1:32 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > Correction: What is broken on my car is the drop link, not the anti-sway
>> > bar. I need a passenger side drop link only. For older stamped steel 2WD
>> > suspension, not cast.
>> >
>> > Thanks and sorry for the confusion,
>> >
>> > Jim
>> >
>> > On Tue, Jul 11, 2017 at 12:18 PM Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > > 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
>> > >
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Thanks,
>> Ken Wilford
>> John 3:16
>> www.vanagain.com
>>
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