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Date:         Mon, 22 Mar 2004 10:01:27 -0500
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Subject:      Re: saggy westfalia butt
Comments: To: Don in Phoenix <02BuellS3T@COX.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <019501c40fbf$622fb380$6669e644@C424264A>
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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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