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Subject:Re: vanagon off-road capable?
From:Patrick Foltz
Date:Wed, 22 Jul 1998 15:02:01 EDT

In a message dated 7/22/98 12:34:31 PM, you wrote:

<<I figure it might be partially due to the stiff front sway bar. On uneven
surfaces the stiff sway bar could be holding the front of the van level
with the front surface and therefore not allow the rear wheels to comply
with the rear surface.  Could it be that we need a "unlocking front
swaybar>>

I got  (by accident) the unlocking swaybar this weekend, and still did some
spinning in bigger ditches.  Having had a '69 loaf, I believe the biggest
difference has to coming from the weight (total) difference and distribution.
Anyone know the difference offhand?  By the way, does anyone know if the end
link slides over the end of the bar or must the whole she-bang be
removed/replaced?  It's hot, and I'm lazy.  P.