It is screwed to the body just behind the welded vertical body seam below the bumper.
Other than looks, with a Vanagon it serves no purpose.
Disadvantages include scraping it occasionally when you go through dips and it makes
removing or replacing the spare a little harder. The center section actually has a
small area that you can snap open to get to the bolt and release for the spare tire
carrier.

Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Christopher Berchin" <ctb1@PEOPLEPC.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2001 9:31 AM
Subject: How to put front spoiler on non-spoiler van?

> Hi all.  The talk about the SA front bumper reminded me of a question that I had.
Does anyone know what it takes to mount the later Wolfsburg/Carat front spoiler onto
an older chrome-bumper van?  I realize they are hard to get, but if I could find one,
I'm curious as to what other hardware or work I would need to do to mount one to my
1984.  Also, does anyone know if there is any benefit (other than looks) to having
one?  I.E. mileage, stability, etc.?  Thanks.
>
> Chris
>
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