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Date:         Sun, 12 Aug 2001 23:57:14 EDT
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      bend the rod -Re:  the biggest spare you've crammed into the
              spare tire hanger?
Comments: To: Geoman2@qwest.net
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In a message dated 8/12/01 12:22:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
Geoman2@Qwest.net writes:




> Yes, bend the spring-rod.  It's not easy.  I did it with my legs, but a
> leverage tool of some kind would also work.  Not certain that I would say I
> bent it "out"; I bent it in all directions until the tire fit. (Be clear on
> the year of my Vanagon GL, '91, as I understand the Syncro's, and maybe
> others, have a different frame cross-member


thanks..i'll try that.   what purpose does that spring steel rod serve,
anyway?  to keep the spare tire snug?
chris



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