Date:         Thu, 16 Dec 2004 10:51:28 -0500
Reply-To:     Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: HELP My wife thiks the van is unsafe
Comments: To: Dave Chameides <docproteus@EARTHLINK.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <BDE6E7AA.754B%docproteus@earthlink.net>
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Almost all SUV's have a higher center of gravity than a standard car. 
If your van feels tipsy, it is probably time to get new shocks...You 
may also need to get new springs (21 year vehicle, think about it.)

I know that when the springs and shocks were replace in my Syncro Westy 

it felt WORLDS better (yes, I went to stiffer springs and shocks....but 

the old ones were so worn, it was unsafe anyway.)


On Dec 16, 2004, at 10:20 AM, Dave Chameides wrote:

> Hey All,
> So now that I’ve got the van all fixed up and have put time and money 
> into
> it, my wife is telling me that she is concerned that the van is unsafe 

> for
> our kids to ride in it.  Now before I go on I should note that it’s 

> and 83
> diesel 1.6 and I have personally checked all seatbelts and seat 
> tracks, etc.
> to assure her (and me) that it’s safe.  She’s mainly worried about 

> tipping
> over.  Any thoughts on any studies on this so I can allay her fears?
>
> Dave