> Mark, et al. > Hi, i'm new to the list so here is my first small contribution. > i have an 82 westy Diesel that is now a TD thanks to jetta TD that > rolled over one to many times. after the added power i needed the gear > change also. my cheap fix was larger wheels off of a jeep wrangler. > looked good, small price to pay at local salvage yard. should not be > too hard to find. super fit. it now cruises at 65 without to much noise > from the back. also, clearance is an added bonus when camping. > Questions: How fast will your Westy D go now, will it run easily at 70 MPH. Volks drive very fast down here in Texas, 70 MPH is the baseline now on the freeways. I am hoping to be able to cruise easily at 65, but to have the gearing to be able to pass with authority, and cruise easily at 70 MPH if needed. -- ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> Shalom Mark B. Magee 82 Diesel Westy 87GL 96 Suzuki 4WD Sport Kemah TX USA John 14:6
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