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Date:         Fri, 5 Jun 2009 15:31:04 -0400
Reply-To:     Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
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From:         Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Four wheel alignment--Empty, Half Load, or Full Load??
Comments: To: Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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I think you should have a "typical" load in the van when it its aligned. I.e. a load representative of how you most often drive the van. If you normally drive it empty, have it aligned empty (maybe with a couple of bags of sand in the driver's seat if you want to get really picky).

If you normally drive it only on trips with a full load of gear, have it aligned with a full load of gear on board.

Allan

On Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:00 -0400, "Harold Teer" <teer.vanagon@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Before we take off on our summer trip, I need some advice before having a > four wheel alignment on my "91 Westy with steel wheels and 14" tires. > > In the Bentley manual on page 44.2, it lists three different > configurations > for the alignment---Empty, Half Load, Full Load > > I would think that the Westy should be set at least at Half Load but am > wondering if it should be set at Full Load. > > I know nothing (zip, nada, zilch, etc) about an alignment and will give > the > manual to the alignment shop, but need to know what configuration I > should > specify. > > Thanks, > > Harold > > Harold Teer > 1991 Westy (Vangaux) > Harrisonburg, VA


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