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Date:         Sat, 19 Jun 2010 10:35:25 -0700
Reply-To:     Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: tire jack suggestions for 88 GL
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At 6/19/2010 07:20 AM, Jack R. wrote: >I keep a small bottle jack in the storage area under the seat as well. > >But I agree with Jim, the OEM jack is pretty good, also 3/4 plywood is a >must! > >It is the OEM Lug remover that is worthless!!! >I keep a Harborfreight torque wrench with proper size socket onboard... >safest, and long enough to break tough lugs free. > >Lastly, I keep a tire repair kit and 12v compressor. >http://www.harborfreight.com/9-piece-tubeless-tire-repair-kit-45183.html > >Not much room left under my rear seat, but still enough for the two folding >chairs and my Bus Depot awning! > >I guess Vanagon owners are boy-scouts at heart, be prepared!! > >Jack

When my kids got their own cars I bought a breaker bar & 6pt socket (to fit), jumper cables and a can of fix-a-flat for each of them. Enough to get them out of simple problems.

Rob becida@comcast.net


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