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Chibicyclist Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 1:48 pm Post subject: Sway bars: T3 Technique, or Addco? Front only or front and rear? |
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I just added Schwenk springs and Gowesty-modified Bilsteins to my 88 tintop Vanaru. It runs nicely over bumpy roads but is noticeably taller than before and the body roll is a bit worrying. I'm looking into stiffer sway bars: T3 Technique seems to get good reviews, on the other hand the Bus Boys sell a set of front and rear sways made by Addco.
Does anyone have experience with both T3 and Addco? |
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newfisher Samba Member
Joined: January 05, 2012 Posts: 1764 Location: The wet spot--Oregon
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 1:52 pm Post subject: Re: Sway bars: T3 Technique, or Addco? Front only or front and rear? |
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+1,000,000,000 for a local guy, enthusiast, Samba member and company that strives to improve our culture. T3 FOR THE WIN!! |
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JDEL Samba Member
Joined: April 24, 2010 Posts: 110 Location: Orange County Ca.
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 2:30 pm Post subject: Re: Sway bars: T3 Technique, or Addco? Front only or front and rear? |
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I agree, T3! I purchased the front sway bar from him over a year ago and I love it. |
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levi Samba Member
Joined: February 11, 2005 Posts: 5522 Location: Las Vegas
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 2:43 pm Post subject: Re: Sway bars: T3 Technique, or Addco? Front only or front and rear? |
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But, there's only a front bar available from Christopher, and he hasn't said anything about a rear bar in a very long time. _________________ One of these days I'm gonna settle down,
but till I do I won't be hangin round.
Going down that long lonesome highway,
gonna see life my way
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Chibicyclist Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2014 Posts: 5
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 2:51 pm Post subject: Re: Sway bars: T3 Technique, or Addco? Front only or front and rear? |
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Thanks everyone. I guess the next question is, how much do I really need the rear bar? |
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Chibicyclist Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2014 Posts: 5
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 3:11 pm Post subject: Re: Sway bars: T3 Technique, or Addco? Front only or front and rear? |
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Replying to my own post: just found out that the Aadco rear bar hangs _really_ low (I wondered where they found room for that!) and that's a deal breaker. So, I'm going with the T3 and will let y'all know how it goes!
Wish me luck! |
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tgraham Samba Member
Joined: July 04, 2015 Posts: 127 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Bills85Westy Samba Member
Joined: August 01, 2009 Posts: 423 Location: Napa CA
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 3:40 pm Post subject: Re: Sway bars: T3 Technique, or Addco? Front only or front and rear? |
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JDEL wrote: |
I agree, T3! I purchased the front sway bar from him over a year ago and I love it. |
Just repeating what the others have already said. Fantastic experience and easy install.
You could also reach out to Chris directly with your questions. He is a frequent poster and extremely helpful.
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hdenter Samba Member
Joined: October 14, 2008 Posts: 2753 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 6:13 pm Post subject: Re: Sway bars: T3 Technique, or Addco? Front only or front and rear? |
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I added a White Line rear sway bar to my work van. It made a huge difference when cornering on on ramps and in windy conditions. I would highly recommend a rear sway bar I only wish T3 would release his already!
Hans _________________ '79 triple white convertible bug
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Chibicyclist Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 7:55 pm Post subject: Re: Sway bars: T3 Technique, or Addco? Front only or front and rear? |
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Thanks hdenter - did you install only the rear swaybar, or was this in combination with the T3 front bar? |
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dgbeatty Samba Member
Joined: October 26, 2006 Posts: 702 Location: Sacramento
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 7:58 pm Post subject: Re: Sway bars: T3 Technique, or Addco? Front only or front and rear? |
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I have had Whiteline front and rear bars and Koni red shocks on for several years. It handles very well if a bit harsh.
I recently changed to a T3 front bar along with the matching links and Schwent springs. I expect these to be the last change on the front. This combination works well together.
We had had Firestone airbags inside the rear springs which are inflated to about 15 psi when fully loaded. It is a FULL Westy with a larger fuel tank, multiple batteries, dual propane tanks,solar, in other words heavy.
SlowWorks.me make a very nice rear bar that mounts above the transmission much the same as the Ambulances did. They also make a nice set of rear air suspension mounts. I will be installing both of these this summer. The plan is to make the van able to self level when camping. Already have on board air compressor and tank so that is taken care of. |
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hdenter Samba Member
Joined: October 14, 2008 Posts: 2753 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 8:38 pm Post subject: Re: Sway bars: T3 Technique, or Addco? Front only or front and rear? |
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I just added the rear bar with my stock front bar. I've been waiting for the complete T3 set...
Hans _________________ '79 triple white convertible bug
'84 sunroof vanagon
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rubbachicken Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2004 Posts: 3058 Location: socal
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Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 4:53 am Post subject: Re: Sway bars: T3 Technique, or Addco? Front only or front and rear? |
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my only experience with the addco rear was a lot less than positive.
it didn't fit, the angle of the bends were different side to side, the length of each end after the bends were different, quite honestly the one i had to fit was garbage, i contacted addco to find out why it was so badly made, and they were less than helpful, i am not interested in fitting another.
hopefully chirs at T3 will find the time to get his bar into production. _________________ lucy our westy
lucy's BIG adventure
meet 'burni'
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Steve M. Samba Member
Joined: July 30, 2013 Posts: 6829 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fl.
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Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 5:21 am Post subject: Re: Sway bars: T3 Technique, or Addco? Front only or front and rear? |
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+1 for T3 and Christophers support...not that there were any problems-he just answers questions quickly! _________________ This free advice is worth exactly what you paid for it.
There are seven days in a week. Someday is not one of them. |
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Colorado Yeti Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2013 Posts: 356 Location: Ft. Collins, Colorado
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Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 9:06 am Post subject: Re: Sway bars: T3 Technique, or Addco? Front only or front and rear? |
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T3. No question. Great product, great customer support, great guy. Keep it local. |
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Chibicyclist Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2014 Posts: 5
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Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 12:47 pm Post subject: Re: Sway bars: T3 Technique, or Addco? Front only or front and rear? |
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Thanks everyone for the prompt and very useful responses! I've ordered the T3 from the Van-Cafe, will let y'all know how it handles. |
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Wellington Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2004 Posts: 1884 Location: Montreal
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Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 7:10 am Post subject: Re: Sway bars: T3 Technique, or Addco? Front only or front and rear? |
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rubbachicken wrote: |
my only experience with the addco rear was a lot less than positive.
it didn't fit, the angle of the bends were different side to side, the length of each end after the bends were different, quite honestly the one i had to fit was garbage, i contacted addco to find out why it was so badly made, and they were less than helpful, i am not interested in fitting another.
hopefully chirs at T3 will find the time to get his bar into production. |
I bought my Addco front and rear sway bars before Chris had any available product. The front bar is a bit too narrow, but a spacer fixes that. The rear bar part number is incorrectly listed on their site. There is a thread here if you search that lists the corrert part #, the rear fit with out issues.
SHOX.COM had the best deal at the time. |
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newfisher Samba Member
Joined: January 05, 2012 Posts: 1764 Location: The wet spot--Oregon
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Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 4:59 pm Post subject: Re: Sway bars: T3 Technique, or Addco? Front only or front and rear? |
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Get the T3 bar then flip your front bar around to work on the rear. Check out the Politzie race van thread for pics by TristarEric. |
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pedrokrusher Samba Member
Joined: July 11, 2011 Posts: 654 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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rubbachicken Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2004 Posts: 3058 Location: socal
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Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 9:14 pm Post subject: Re: Sway bars: T3 Technique, or Addco? Front only or front and rear? |
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i guess you got lucky, the shower of shit i had to deal with did not fit
Wellington wrote: |
I bought my Addco front and rear sway bars before Chris had any available product. The front bar is a bit too narrow, but a spacer fixes that. The rear bar part number is incorrectly listed on their site. There is a thread here if you search that lists the corrert part #, the rear fit with out issues.
SHOX.COM had the best deal at the time. |
_________________ lucy our westy
lucy's BIG adventure
meet 'burni'
markswagen {mobile mechanic} san diego area all early VW's cared for.
619 201 0310 or 617 935 4182 |
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