The New T3 Technique anti-roll bar - FINALLY!

[E1]

This really is a great product.

The wind stability is improved, like we saw with 16" wheels and particularly D-rated tires (BFG KO2) -- and losing our cargo box.

For me the greatest of the bar is turn-in on corners! I'd swear sometimes that it's a car, meaning it's good to know the thing will actually turn when you really need it to.

The entire front end is much more solid and "cohesive" on rough roads, too.
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‘84 Westy, 2.1L with Digijet, 5.43 R+P, GT Gears
"Adding power makes you faster on the straights.
Subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere."
— Colin Chapman

[B.O.B.Wanders]

Add another one in the win column for T3. Installed these on my 2WD 83.5 Westy with no issues over several hundred miles of driving. Night and day, especially in tight corners and on the mountain roads.

There was one "gotcha" however. When I installed the anti-sway bar and HD end links (definitely get both!!), I had just enough clearance between the end of the bar and the springs with my stock 14" steel wheels and BFG KO's. Today I put on new 15" SA wheels and BFG KO2's (Yes, they did fit, but not much room to spare. I have 8mm between the sidewall and UCA).

So driving back from my local tire shop I start hearing "tunk, tunk, tunk..." but couldn't tell where it was coming from. "Oh crap", I'm thinking, "The tires are rubbing." This, after agonizing for the last few weeks about tires and wheels, reading thousands of wheel and tire posts, and finally taking the plunge on the BFG's. But nope. Nothing touching wheel or rubber. Maybe it's that pesky CV joint that occasionally ticks? Nope. Hmm, maybe brakes? Nope.

After removing wheels and brake drum and driving around the block with my head hanging out the window, I determined it was coming from the front driver's side (OK, so my wife DID say she thought it was coming from the front, but it wouldn't be very manly to just agree with her, right?). Remember that "just enough" clearance from the springs? With the taller wheels the geometry changed just enough it just almost touches. Corner or brake and "Tunk, tunk, tunk." Easy fix but it will wait until tomorrow. Once I grind a bit off each end and get it back on, I'll be able to really test out those new KO2's.
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83.5 WBX 2WD Assuan Brown Westy, B.O.B.

"It feels good to be lost in the right direction” - unknown

[teej]

I installed this last weekend with the HD end links. This thread was helpful in letting me know any fitment issues, especially re spring interference with bar ends.

Pics tell the tale, I used a quick clamp to hold the current generation shouldered chassis/bar bushing in the correct position, also the imprint from the old helped check position, marked and drilled a new hole, forward of slot for old bracket tab.

I waited to tighten chassis brackets down until the assembly at the ends was complete, and then levered bar forward into best position before tightening. There is no conflict with the recently installed Schwenk Springs.

I had one question during installation and Christopher was email helpful as usual.

Only minor local test drives so far, no real speed or wind encountered yet.

Like some others I had to remove a small amount of metal above the new hole to fit the hardware (Dremel and blackRustoleum spray paint). Added a little time to the job.
Sorry some pics uploaded sideways

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1986+ Wolfsburg Weekender Pop-Top 2.3 WBX Manual Trans

[dart330]

I originally installed the bar in August of 2015 along with Burley HD Endlinks.

Recently noticed that the red bushings that come with the Burley kit had failed. I recall using a torque wrench, but maybe I got them too tight. Either way they were no longer functioning properly.

Decided to put the T3 Technique end links on today, took about 30 minutes to do both sides. Everything on the bar still looks great, glad to get more slop out of the system.

Here is a look at the two side by side. 6 year old Burley on the left, new T3 Technique on the right.

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Driving a 90 Carat since 2014

Previous Buses: 59 Westy, 60 Westy, 74 Bus, 82 Westy, 85 Westy, 87 Syncro
Checkout my Syncro Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JSWhLS7jLY

[4Gears4Tires]

Those are universal sway bar bushings. I used them on the '98 Explorer we had. Several times. They are not durable but they are available everywhere.
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'87 Syncro
Ferric Oxyhydroxide Superleggera Edition

[Mateo83]

I'm patiently waiting for the 2wd kit to come back in stock.
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83 Air-cooled 2.0 Tin Top

[squeegee_boy]

I installed one on my syncro last week, and it's nicely smoothed out crosswind buffeting on the highway, especially with my high top

Installation took 30 minutes, and I put it new standoff blocks from his site as well.

And my old endlinks both sheared off when removing them, so I'm really glad everything fit on the first try

Robyn
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1984 FrankenSyncro Westy. EJ25 RMW kit
1971 Super Beetle with an EJ22. Oh yes. Daily driver

[Mateo83]

Will these sway bars work for lowered vanagons?
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83 Air-cooled 2.0 Tin Top

[Christopher Schimke]

[Zeitgeist 13]

We desperately need a T3 Technique rear swaybar.
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Casey--

'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik?

[Mateo83]

Keep trying to order one. They are either out of stock or the shop is closed.
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83 Air-cooled 2.0 Tin Top

[dublife13]

[Twan]

I finally got mine on after a long time of sitting in the garage, and did the steering brace at the same time, and it's amazing how tight the steering feels now. Didn't even have to drill any holes or anything.
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1984 2wd 7 Passenger Tin Top

[space]

Sold out AGAIN!!! (drop links)
ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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82 westy
w:
2.5 JDM Subie
Rear discs

[Christopher Schimke]

[xoo00oox]

Thanks for sticking with it Christopher- It isn't an easy business! I appreciate your dedication to doing things right.

[space]

bought mine just now
waiting for drop links
T
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82 westy
w:
2.5 JDM Subie
Rear discs

[AustinGoneWild]

Any updates on a rear stabilizer bar for 2wd Vanagon?

[Christopher Schimke]

[Twan]

I'm still really impressed how my van handles with the front sway bar, steering rack braces, and 17" wheels. I'd imagine it would be even better with the poly bushings. My van isn't exactly top heavy though.
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1984 2wd 7 Passenger Tin Top