Date:         Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:08:49 -0700
Reply-To:     Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: How much weight of a load can a 83.5 Westy haul?
Comments: To: David Kao <dtkao0205@yahoo.com>
In-Reply-To:  <731994.92040.qm@web82701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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dear loaded to go
braking indeed is an issue
how much whoa is often more important than how much go -
but also ...
wheel bearings -
steering /front end bits-
clutch-
1/2 axles-

and the all important  "oh Sh*t" plan
how will you transfer the load if you have a break down along the way
moreover- into what will you transfer

is your vehicle recently serviced -

you know the olde saying stick to basics and the rest will look after itself

good luck drive safely
yours

On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 10:47 PM, David Kao <dtkao0205@yahoo.com> wrote:

> I anticipate a need to haul a load of about 700 kgs of stuff for
> 60 miles on the freeway. I have done it before for about 500 kgs.
> But this time it will be about 700 kgs. My tires are reinforced
> tires with at least half of the tread remaining. Can a Westy with
> a 1.9 WBX engine handle such a load? It's not a question about
> if the engine is able to haul such a weight. It is a question
> about the Westy chassis. Will such a weight cause any damage
> to the suspension (rear and front) of a 83.5 Westy? Maybe I
> should use a trailer instead. I believe it will be fine if I use
> a trailer.
>
> David
>



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