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Subject:Re: Lowering an 85'
From:Ben T
Date:Thu, 13 Mar 2003 09:03:16 EST

In a message dated 3/12/03 3:53:14 PM Pacific Standard Time, DSF70@AOL.COM
writes:

<< But whatever, just be
 careful...make sure the rest of your front end is in good condition,
 especially the front axle beam...hell ya, lower it, I think it would look
 cool.  Of course you need new 15" rims, low profile tires, oversized brake
 kit for sure with nicely painted calipers!!  That would look pretty phat.
:+) >>

Dustin,

The Vanagons don't have a front beam. Those are only on the splities and loaf
vans which have torsion bar front suspensions. Vanagons use A-arms like many
cars.

One of my vans is low, has 15" X 8" alloys w/ low profile tires, oversized
(compared to US spec) SA calipers -- not painted. I do have some Boxter
brakes looking for a good home....

BenT