At 17:52 19/06/02 -0400, you wrote: >From: developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET> >Subject: Re: running board/side step for vanagon > >It seems to me that if you use a replacement scissor jack no removal is >necessary. Only the stock jack that fits in the holes used would require >removal of the running board. Am I right about this? I think you are William...;) > >> > So it must be REMOVED to use the jack-holes? What a pain >> > in the case of a flat! >> >> Does anyone have one of these running boards and do you really have to >> remove them to use the jack?
I'd just carry a hydraulic jack under the rear seat in case of a flat on the side with the running board. Seems much simpler than having to remove the running board. Hydraulic jacks are more stable than the stock jack anyway... YMMV... Steve O Blue Mountains NSW Aust. '92 Transporter WBX Kombi '76 Transporter Double Cab '68 Beetle '00 Transporter 5Cyl Double Cab |
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