How far down does one air? The regular recommended pressure is 46 front, 48 rear per Van-Cafe. As for airing up, I guess I can buy one of those air pumps that you hook up to the cigarette lighter. Steve Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 2, 2018, at 12:19 AM, Kyle Stuhr <uglybones@hotmail.com> wrote: > > Airing down will make a much bigger difference in contact patch area than will increasing width. Air down with your current setup before anything. Airing back up might be a problem though. > > Sent from the briny depths. > >> On Jan 1, 2018, at 8:38 PM, Stephen Edwards <chibicyclist@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> >> Vanagon list: >> >> What’s the verdict on lockers? I have an 88 GL with a Subie installed and occasionally need to pull a boat out of the water. The place where I go has a sandy beach and the rear wheels get stuck every time. I need a rebuilt tranny anyway, but I’m told that adding a locking diff will add $1500 to the cost. Is it worth it? And aside from the cost - are there any other downsides to having one? >> >> Steve, in Chicago. |
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