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• Re: Van Cargo
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 20:26:37 -0700
  Has anybody out there actually weighed front and rear axles separately? When I put Dixie (1986 Westy Weekender) over the Washington State truck scale...
• Re: Front drive-shaft for synchro
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 08:38:47 +0200
  ...EMZ wrote: > > Have you been driving this without the drive axle? The front > wheel bearings are suppose to fall apart like that?. What happened...
• Re: Mr. Metric nuts are in!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 12 Nov 1998 15:53:46 -0500
  Dear Steve, These are replacement nuts for the front axles that Lobro supplies with their CV joint kit. In short, Bentley says you MUST...
• Re: Numbers on "european" Doka
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 12 Oct 2003 10:39:39 -0700
  ...braked trailer 1300 kg - is total permissible front axle weight 1360 kg - is total permissible rear axle weight Looks like you have a 2WD...
• Re: Flipped transaxles for HiPo Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 28 Mar 1999 23:03:52 +0200
  ...I remember some linkage mods and the custom front > mount looked pretty easy. I don't recall what was done with the axles. > I...
• Re: new driveshafts for raised vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 21:10:16 -0700
  ...the idea of gear reduction boxes for the axles has merit.. not an April Fool's day thing either .. beccause .....there are not many...
• Re: Useful Brake Drum Tip - ?? - PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:59:58 -0700
  ...Also good > on the sliding contact area for the pads on front calipers, where greases will > just burn off. > > On 22 Aug 2008 at...
• Wolfgang's Killer 16" Tire Rsh--part 3
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 21:06:24 -0500
  ...Translation between axle and cardan shaft, e.g..<br> 37:6 = 6.17.<br> Tacho: Translation between Kardan and Tachowelle in<br> Front axle...
• Great Stuff FS!!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 12:03:04 -0700
  ...white) $150.00 Syncro Rear Shocks $50.00 a pair Syncro Front Axles, $250.00 each NEW!! Syncro Drivelines, $650.00 NEW!!!!! Syncro Air...
• Re: Wanted: Syncro camper body, no rust
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 23:18:03 -0700
  ...are front axle differences, spring differences (Syncros sit up > higher than late model 2wd). Of course the drive shaft, skid plate, > front transaxle, etc...
• Re: Motorcycle Hitch for 1985
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 10:08:16 -0600
  ...As the > load moves further back, the actual load on the rear axle increases and > the load on the front axle are lifted. I...
• wbx reliabilty & distilled Water
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 12:41:09 -0500
  ...Not to mention plenty of front end work and, Exhaust system repairs, Axles, wheel alignments, tires wheel balancing, And one cylinder head gasket replacment...
• Re: front wheel bearing questions...
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Feller
  Sun, 30 Apr 2006 10:04:13 -0400
  ...its my understanding from reading more than hands on that a clunk and wiggle associated with front wheel is due to ball joints. monte...
• Re: Removing the axle shafts (was: Towing a Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 18:54:50 -0600
  ...Removing the axle shafts (was: Towing a Vanagon) > >I'm talking about renting a full dual-axle trailer from U-Haul, not a >tow...
• Re: Viscous Coupling test : Excessively stiff VC's - Who has/had one ?
  Historical mailing list - Wolfgang Carolsfeld
  Thu, 10 Dec 1998 02:26:04 -0800
  ...front to rear tire pressures for handling characteristics or whatever, there will be a slight differential in rotation rate between front and rear axles...
• Re: Alternate axle shaft locking mechanism for front brakes
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 18 Jun 2021 19:28:54 -0700
  John, I’m replying as no other responses seen. But I don’t have great info except to say it’s a Mercedes nut...
• Re: For Starters
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 12:04:33 -0500
  ...The right rear axle should be removed to make access easier. Also, my Syncro doublecab is equipped with front and rear differential locks. The...
• Re: Oil cooler for 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jun 1996 03:58:30 -0400
  ...owned) with little or no problem - usually mounted them to the front axle beam assembly used on these years (thru 79). A popular location...
• Re: CV joint theory: long
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 19 Mar 2005 01:15:20 -0600
  ...front to back, a whole lot, >so that even I could tell it was hosed. > >Being financially strapped, I was given a used axle...
• Re: towing my van
  Historical mailing list - Buffalo 66
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 12:33:07 -0700
  ...towing my van > > Hey > > I'm planning on flat towing my Syncro about 3000 > miles, with the driveshaft > and both rear axles removed. > > Opinions...
• Syncromog for sale
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:21:40 EDT
  ...Rear axles have 930 CV joints with chromoly cages. Front axles have 930 CV joints with chromoly cages for the inner and the outer...
• Re: Sun visor clips?
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollins
  Sun, 28 Jul 2013 13:26:41 -0400
  ...someone else ends up with it on their van. > > Whether front axles, rear axles, CV joints, radiator fan resistors, clutch slave cylinders, window > cranks...
• Re: [Fwd: Re: Rob Wilke: Re: Bad Vibrations from Aug/97]
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 07:38:26 -0400
  ...I have also noted that the large nut on the input shaft seams to be loose on all bad front axles....Go figure?!!! I...
• Re: Rear axle articulation - syncro
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 23:53:15 +0100
  ...Rear axle articulation - syncro > First thing that came to my mind is that your rear diff lock is stuck ON! > and making the rear...
• Where to advertise VW on Web?
  Historical mailing list - Lash Briggs
  Wed, 22 Oct 1997 00:04:43 -0400
  ...factory rebuild and NEW axles. 3k on new tires. Manual Tranny with poptop, icebox, sink. Hella lights on front and rear. Asking $4500 obo...
• Empi axle shafts are cool!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 6 Aug 2008 07:56:51 -0400
  ...I have been selling the EMPI axle shafts that Jim was referring to in his excellent post, for about two years now. They have...
• Re: [Syncro] Syncro vibrations... I think it's time for a mechanic!
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 10:32:03 +0200
  ...set-up then the driveshaft should be ok, leaving the front diff, front axles and wheels). Put van on lift and "drive" it (if...
• Re: 4WD stuck
  Historical mailing list - John Welsh
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 23:00:03 +0000
  ...joint bolts sheared off, leaving the axle unconnected and the van in stuck in full-time front-wheel drive. Quite a relief not to...
• Re: vanagon tows vanagon(almost)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 08:07:25 -0400
  ...driver side sliding windows on the >front of the trailer. not sure what they did about the axles, but it was a >great thing...
• Re: Hitches, Racks, and Stereos?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Apr 2005 21:57:47 -0400
  ...That weight behind the van will actually place 200 -250 pounds on the rear axle and lift some weight off the front axle. I...
• Re: Mike B's Method For Removing Outer CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:10:09 -0500
  ...You can then try turning the axle shaft spinning on the one screw loosening it slightly. Then and oversize Allen wrench or internal bolt...
• Front Suspension Noises
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 12:46:41 -0500
  ...My wife and I put about 500 pounds over the front axles (most of this is her... hehehe... but don't tell her I...
• (Update) was: Anyone know what size the axle nit is? And brakes in general.
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 08:00:42 -0500
  ...Anyway, after a full day of tinkering, the fronts are done. On to the rears! Or so I thought. The rear axle bolts are...
• Re: Axle seals
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 00:41:57 -0500
  ...the clutch slave from the bottom and top bleeder, bleed the front calipers from both the bottom and top. Its only about a $3...
• Re: Induction Timing Light
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 21:52:07 -0600
  ...Just take the axles to an auto parts store that has a press or do it like I do, just drive up in front...
• Re: wheel offset for vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 31 Mar 2004 23:22:14 +1200
  ...On the rear axle will fit eaven wider wheels. > >e.g. Our Vanagon is equiped with 8,5"*17 wheels, offset 13, up front...
• Re: Interesting sighting today
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 26 Jul 2005 15:26:12 -0500
  ...Why not? Remove the front axle and away you go. > >Saw an interesting sight today on Highway 101 near Pismo Beach, CA. A full...
• Re: Syncro CV question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 23:07:46 -0500
  ...Syncro CV question Is there any way to remove the axle shaft from the hub on the front of a Syncro without that universal...
• Re: Why my rear axle nuts got loose-a bit long
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:27:51 EDT
  ...Jade, If your axle nuts aren't tight enough, the hub will slip on the axle splines and damage both of them. It sounds...
• front end woes
  Historical mailing list - H Steven Dolan
  Fri, 21 Oct 1994 08:37:40 -0700 (PDT)
  ...In search of a solution, I went out and bought a really nice looking used front axle beam. After hefting it, I have decided...
• Syncro Vibration problem
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Thu, 7 Nov 1996 12:48:34 -0500 (EST)
  ...Has anyone had a vibration Like this? My nexted guess is the front axle. If someone on the list has had a problem like...
• Re: Running syncro w/o driveshaft?
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 14 Apr 97 13:36:59 PDT
  ...Just took of a front axle to find 4 of 6 holes in > the flange are beat, badly oval'd. DPO! bye, Tim Sorry...
• Re: Oily puddle under my vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 17:41:25 -0800
  ...discovered a puddle about 1 1/2 feet in front of the rear > axle. Anyone hazard to guess what this is? What does it...
• Re: Max Load Rating Calculation
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 13:25:06 -0400
  ...the max the vehicle axle is rated for 3000 pounds, plus 300 pounds or thereabouts for safety. In short car manufacturers know that folks...
• Re: Transmission fell off
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 25 Nov 2012 09:29:25 -0600
  ...In Phoenix he was delayed by the need to rebuild a front wheel bearing and associated axle parts. Evidently it had not been properly...
• Re: Lubing CV Joints, Struck Oil... more questions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Sun, 14 Nov 2004 15:53:42 -0800
  ...If you take off the axle, you will see it. One of two things happen. Either this cap falls out, or in the case...
• Re: Wheel Bearing Thrust Washer
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 3 May 2006 15:57:01 -0700
  ...The thrust washer, however, will >not >go on to the spindle far enough for me to put the axle nut on. This is >because...
• Re: How do I lower my late model?/f
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Jun 1996 00:10:54, -0500
  ...64 bug lowered itself a good 6 inches and the whole front end of the '73 squareback lowered about 4. and then there's...
• Re: Long range fuel tank for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lumb
  Fri, 7 Mar 1997 05:11:09 +0200
  ...the Synchro tank sits over the gearbox instead of behind the front axle (obvious, really, when you think about it - which I didn't...
• Re: Empi axle shafts are cool!
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 6 Aug 2008 08:37:31 -0400
  ...Empi axle shafts are cool! >I hope I wasn't misunderstood when talking about my bad experience with > a Chinese made bearing. I wasn...
• Re: List Wisdom - DIY rear bearings...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 16 Apr 2017 09:17:53 -0600
  ...with the axle nut. With a > socket and​ a 6' jack handle as a cheater bar we were bouncing the > front wheels off the...
• Differentials: open, limited-slip, & locking (was: limited slip rear end)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 16:48:28 -0400
  ...Same as on 2WD except that each axle has a chance at getting traction. In this case if either front wheel AND either rear...
• Re: slashed tires, used tires
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 17:22:43 -0800
  ...an axle on a BMW or you'll really feel weird handling. It's even quite apparent when there are different tires front to...
• Re: Anyone running - Audi 5000 quatro turbo 6-spoke rims (ET-45)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:07:25 EST
  ...Depending on how thick your shims are, how thick > your hub is, and how the axle nut is shaped, you may also need to...
• Re: VW Vanagon into a trailor
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 12:03:07 EST
  ...parts "storage" bin into a trailor: > > -tongue on the front > > -remove front wheels? > > -remove axles from outer wheels > > -etc. > > > > Would that work? Great storage...
• Re: Towing a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:00:24 -0500
  ...Turbovans wrote: > Sure..........best way is to remove the axles, then put the front of > the > vanagon on the two dolly. > As you may...
• Re: Use of Tow Dolly to Move a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Wed, 21 Aug 1996 08:06:24 -0400 (EDT)
  ...with the rear of the Vanagon mounted on the > TD axle and the front wheels on the road surface? The Vanagon is without > engine...
• 15 inch wheels and offset (non) 'problem'
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 11:00:39 +0100
  ...rims without adjustments to a Vanagon because the free play on front axle is too close. You're using 215 tires, that are 30mm...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Apr 2022 01:26:59 +0000
  ...I did mine myself, and the only issue was finding a torque > wrench to put 350 ft lbs on the rear axle nut. > > https...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 22:37:56 -0500
  ...The inners take up all the axle length changes as the suspension travels-turns. You might as well plan on doing the front end...