SNIP > These joints really don't work all that hard in the Vanagon since most > of the weight is in the back. SNIP Let's disspell some persisting rumors about the Vanagon's weight distribution. Here's a snippet from a previous post. Look at the weight distribution: Let us shed some light on the Vanagon's weight bias. The following specs are for the '86 Syncro Westfalia. (http://www.tiu.net/~des/vw/reports/synchro.html)
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES Wheelbase ........................ 96.6 in Track, F/R ....................... 62.4 / 61.8 in Length ........................... 179.9 in Width ............................ 72.6 in Height ........................... 82.1 in Ground Clearance ................. 8.3 in Curb Weight ...................... 4000 lb Weight distribution, F/R ......... 49.3 / 50.7 percent Fuel capacity .................... 18.4 gal Oil capacity ..................... 4.2 qt Water capacity ................... 18.5 qt |
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