Date:         Sun, 29 Aug 1999 20:33:05 -0700
Reply-To:     David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
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From:         David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Subject:      Re: Help Needed Examining 16" Version Modifications
Comments: To: Derek Drew <drew@INTERPORT.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <4.1.19990827205849.069e5e80@pop.interport.net>
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Derek,
I read somewhere that all Syncro Double Cabs had 16" Syncro parts with the
exception of the rear trailing arms... if this is true then I could check
this out on mine.  What do you want me to look for / measure?

At 09:04 PM 27/08/1999 -0400, Derek Drew wrote:
>I spent some time in my microfiche this vacation and I noticed about the
>16" version that not only were the rear trailing arms different but the big
>front suspension piece that holds the front wheel bearings is also
>different. This is the big thing with a ball joint at the top.
>
>Does anybody know how this front suspension piece may be different or
>superior on the 16" version. The rear trailing arm on the 16" version is
>different to allow mounting of a larger diameter tire. It would be helpful
>to know if this wheel bearing housing also enabled a lager tire to be
>mounted. If so, it might be regarded as a requied piece for those of us
>planning to install maximally large tires.
>
>If there is anyone else listening that can expound on the nature and
>purpose of 16" parts it would be helpful to have some comments posted.
>_______________________________________________
>Derek Drew                                            New York, NY
>CEO, ConsumerSearch
>drew@interport.net
>
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>
>

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