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• Use of Tow Dolly to Move a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Tue, 20 Aug 1996 22:49:55 -0500
  ...with the rear of the Vanagon mounted on the TD axle and the front wheels on the road surface? The Vanagon is without engine...
• RE: Ultimate Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
  Wed, 4 Jun 97 19:17:19 UT
  The front similar to the Vanagon and Volvo Diesel must almost be a VW LT 4x4. Little chance that it is a Steyr-Puch...
• Re: 8 second surge solved!!
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 16:42:51 -0800
  ...Best offer takes it...and free front axle nuts. steve "John P. Flaherty" wrote: > Hi ; $32.60. Where? Dealer here wants $41. Bus depot...
• Re: Syncro-Tech. front axle Question
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 19:37:14 -0400
  > When installing the outer front CV joint into the wheel > hub Bentley wants the splines to be lock compounded to the > hub! Bentley manual...
• Re: Actual Weight Distribution of loaded Vans
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 9 Oct 2005 17:17:51 -0500
  ...Actual Weight Distribution Front/Rear" > >You will see that 67% of the weighs show more weight on the front axle than >the rear. > >Does...
• Re: Towing a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:04:15 -0800
  Sure..........best way is to remove the axles, then put the front of the vanagon on the two dolly. As you may know you...
• Re: Syncro front-end into RWD bus
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 9 Jan 2008 15:39:00 +1300
  ...Only two issues - need the >outer ends of front axles to go in the wheel bearings....like the outer stub >axles, and the other...
• Re: Tires, Parts, Etc.
  Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
  Thu, 25 May 2017 09:37:31 -0400
  ...I also need a rear view mirror. >> >> But more importantly, i need both rear axles, front steering rack, and new >> tie rod ends for...
• Re: CV joint boots
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 17 Aug 2021 21:03:30 +0000
  ...sbcglobal.net> wrote: > >  FedEx just delivered axle assembly to my front porch, right on time.  Yes....this axle is packed full of grease....and...
• FS: 2.1L ECU and Suspension parts...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 22:55:11 EDT
  ...condition) front spindles calipers WITH mounts- front rotor backing plates front lower control arms upper wishbone arms rear trailing arms rear axle hubs rear...
• Re: New Ball Joints feel like I am driving on ice. Home-made toe gauge
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 08:52:08 -0800
  ...On my van, it will reach the vertical center of the wheel on both the front and backside of the front axle. Hold the...
• Re: Towing a vanagon on a trailer
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 14:35:32 -0600
  ...Most cars I have towed I pulled them on with the > motor up front. This is a dual axle trailer with ample payload and...
• Re: 88 WBX Towing Questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 18:09:33 -0500
  ...Since the dolly will raise the front end considerably, I would disconnect the drive shafts at the axle end so the bearings in front...
• Anybody seen STEVE DOLAN?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Jun 1997 22:58:38 +0000
  Just wondering if anybody has seen the wondering Jew? I still have a real bad feeling about the fact we put the front axle...
• Re: Vanagon weights
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Sun, 29 Oct 2017 15:58:52 -0700
  ...permissible axle weight ratings which are slightly higher for the rear axle. The other reason for a lower pressure in the front is to...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:49:57 -0500
  ...I haven't yet had to deal with axle nut, but I have applied the principle to a propeller nut holding the propeller of...
• Re: Friday Jetta "knuckle" problem (No real Vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 02:20:37 -0500
  ...This setup puts more distance between the two CV joints than on Vanagon drive axles, or any front wheel drive car. So the longer...
• Uniroyal Larado AWP LT195/75R14, LRC. Not so good...
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Calvin
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 00:27:14 -0500
  ...My 83.5 VW Vanagon Westy lists 2866 lbs as max gross weight for the rear axle and less for the front. I've...
• Re: Lowering an 85'
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 09:03:16 EST
  ...careful...make sure the rest of your front end is in good condition, especially the front axle beam...hell ya, lower it, I think...
• Re: VC: Clinging sound found
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Mon, 15 Dec 1997 14:10:49 +0200
  ...A few ounces? In Germany VW offers the 2WD full half axle with VCs on an exchange price of DM 300.- what are about...
• Re: 82 Westy tire question
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 13:47:07 -0700
  ...have in front and rear tires? How does the maximum load > rating on the tire relate to the front and rear axle weights (2425...
• Re: Purging Cooling System of Air
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 12:50:29 EST
  ...The front crossmember has to come up about 1 1/2 feet. When jacking up the front, the van pivots about the rear axle...
• 88 84 73 parting
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 19:03:34 -0700
  ...know speaker mounts hand brake auto shifter in the front floor hubs rotors axles windows calipers brake booster gas tank filler neck there is...
• Re: Useful Brake Drum Tip - ?? - PICS
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:14:38 -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...
• [NVC] Need advice on Passat CV joints
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 2 Jul 2008 23:41:32 -0700
  ...My 2001 V6 Passat has had a low pitch noise coming out of the front axles. The noise will only appear at a speed...
• Re: Removing stuck nuts and bolts e.g. Axle Nut
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:00:44 -0500
  ...I decided to change out my wheel bearings (front and back). Fronts are done and were pretty easy. Started the rears last night. -Ben...
• Re: Gear Oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Apr 2004 18:38:29 -0400
  Since it only leaked after a high spedd run, I would check to make sure the breather in the front nose cone is not...
• Re: Rear Axle Nut ~Man that's big!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:34:51 -0700
  ...removing the rear axle flange and nut won't especially enable you to check the rear wheel brgs. They are not like front wheel...
• Re: Dokka's Big Brother
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Mon, 13 Apr 2015 13:59:30 -0700
  ...http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_LT In a nutshell, it's front engined, live axle, Jeep style transfer case, bigger brother to...
• Re: differential broke
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Dec 1997 14:15:25 +0000
  ...in the center under the front of the van between the axles and is attached to the front of the driveshaft. Jim Davis >> That...
• What is the correct way to determine CV axle length?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 1 Jan 2009 15:33:43 -0800
  ...What is the correct way to determine how long I need to make an axle shaft between two CVs. For those who are not...
• Re: Syncro drove! For the first time in 13 years!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 14 May 2011 18:16:34 -0700
  The VC can't bind with only front axles installed. The binding takes place due to the difference in rotational speed of the front...
• Re: [NVC] Need advice on Passat CV joints
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 11:53:45 -0700
  ...Passat has had a low pitch noise coming out of the front > > axles. The noise will only appear at a speed above 20MPH. The...
• replacing rotors: checking lateral run-out
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 13 Aug 1997 17:06:19 -0700
  ...gauge to measure this, I'd have to remove the front drive axles to spin the wheels to do the measurement. Comments? -Mark McCulley...
• Re: Towing an Automatic Vanagon. Cutting the drive axles?
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:21:54 -0700
  ...What if i just cut off the drive > >> axles? > >> I don't need them.... > >> If the front wheels were up, the problem at hand...
• Re: Tires, Parts, Etc.
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 25 May 2017 18:48:08 -0400
  ...I also need a rear view mirror. >> >> But more importantly, i need both rear axles, front steering rack, and >> new tie rod ends for...
• Re: Front CV's on a syncro
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 18 May 2012 12:22:24 -0400
  ...me tips on how to best proceed with > replacing/rebooting my front axles on my syncro. It went surprisingly easy! > I would not hesitate...
• Frydaye NVC Re: ROAD TRIP!!
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 08:37:08 -0700
  ...Sounds like we broke another axle. BTDT. ('62 Chevy 4x4 Suburban with a 325 hp 327). I jumped out and locked the front hubs...
• Re: Wheel Load Rating
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 13 May 2010 22:02:03 -0400
  ...GAWR are for the two axles, front and rear. Owner's manual says if you're driving a Syncro off-road you have to...
• Re: WTB: Syncro Speedo
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:41:59 -0800
  No, the front axles still turn the front diff. In or out, the center driveshaft and VC do not affect the speedo. Mark Mike...
• Re: Twiga has new shoes [Tires]
  Historical mailing list - Bob Marshburn
  Thu, 17 Apr 1997 11:48:48 -0700
  ...I was shocked to learn when I weighed my Westy that the front axle was 2010 lbs and the rear axle was 2000! Maybe...
• Re: Wanted: Syncro camper body, no rust
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 22:37:05 -0400
  ...There are front axle differences, spring differences (Syncros sit up higher than late model 2wd). Of course the drive shaft, skid plate, front transaxle...
• Re: leaking power steering?
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Reams
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 13:26:01 -0700
  ...You're power steering rack (front axle) is already damaged so no worries about that, but you do risk ruining your power steering pump...
• Sticking Spedometer....
  Historical mailing list - Andy
  Wed, 19 Oct 94 16:34 EDT
  ...it up, or should I also spray in the front on the needle axle. Is WD40 the best type of lubricant, or should I...
• Synchro to 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Karin Baker & Raymond Paquette
  Sun, 5 Jun 2005 21:43:51 -0700
  Hey I'm considering removing the driveshaft and front axles from my Synchro in preparation for a long road trip. I'm traveling with...
• Re: Nutz...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 16:28:07 +0000
  At least the axle acted like the appropriate shear pin so you did not need to replace the tranny. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: Kim...
• 81 Westy for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Lash Briggs
  Tue, 25 Nov 1997 00:35:50 -0500
  ...new axles, less than 1k on tires. Has poptop with double bed hardly used. Manual transmission and new brake pads on front. Has a...
• Re: Syncro CV Madness..
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Apr 1995 00:09:49 -0400
  I'll butt in since I'm in the middle (one axle done, one to go) of putting new boots on the front of...
• Re: '68 front-end into '59 Bus? Disc brakes?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 May 1996 14:21:49 -0500 (EST)
  ...My friend has a later bus fornt axle on his bus, i'm unsure of what year and has disc brakes. I dont know...
• Re: [Syncro] CV Boots and crimp clamps
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sat, 19 Aug 2000 13:24:35 -0700
  I used zip ties on the fronts. The outter one is holding fine. The inner one seems to be slipping off. I have not...
• Re: Nuts!...Axle Nuts!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jul 1996 05:12:50 -0400
  ...After that it turned the rest of the way without a problem, but was that axle rusty under that ol' nut. The nut is...
• Re: Tires, Parts, Etc.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 25 May 2017 09:28:15 -0400
  ...I also need a rear view mirror. > > But more importantly, i need both rear axles, front steering rack, and new > tie rod ends for...
• do bad CV joints click in a turn??
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Fri, 20 May 2005 02:58:26 -0400
  ...You can also pop in a re-built axle, which is more expensive in parts but a bit quicker in time. Best regards, Shawn...
• Re: Tire question..
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 15:21:03 -0600
  ...You'll see the Gross Vehicle weight in total, and the weight on the front and rear axles. Choose tires such that one tire...
• Re: Benefits of a rear sway bar?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 08:48:47 -0400
  ...less equally distributed on front and > rear axles, with the passenger Vanagon actually carrying more weight over > the front axles. It's not a...
• 85 GL - parting out
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 2 May 2001 16:03:04 -0600
  ...Still have door handles, sliding door handle, interior pieces, brake parts, axles, automatic transmission, engine, all glass, doors, wipers motors (both front and rear...
• Re: Syncro and Long Trip w/o Front Drive Shaft?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 13 Apr 1999 17:57:57 -0700
  ...With the >drive line removed, the drive line would be moving *slower* relative to the >front tires/axles. I have to assume that VW...
• Re: cv joint tips
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 19:15:25 -0400
  ...Guess what then? I found I do not like the sound coming > out of my front axles either. Some of the noise I heard...
• Re: Towing with a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 15:23:23 -0700
  ...If you use leaf springs on the trailer, position the shackles in front of the axle. This makes the axle countersteer for you when...
• 1986 GL - DISK BRAKES
  Historical mailing list - Richard Paverd
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 16:05:37 -0400
  ...brake disks at the front. The dealer has stated that replacement of the disks entails replacement of the stub axles and has quoted about...