On Sun, 21 Mar 2004, Don in Phoenix wrote: > Keep in mind that the VW bus and Vanagon were designed to be lower in the > rear than the front, to allow weight transfer to the front suspension/brakes > under braking. Also, the weight of the driver and passenger is entirely on the front axle. A van that sits level with both front seats occupied will be a little nose high when empty. This is important to remember when setting your headlights. ;)
David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia '86 Volvo 240DL wagon |
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