On Sun, 21 Mar 2004, Don in Phoenix wrote:

> Keep in mind that the VW bus and Vanagon were designed to be lower in the
> rear than the front, to allow weight transfer to the front suspension/brakes
> under braking.

Also, the weight of the driver and passenger is entirely on the front
axle.  A van that sits level with both front seats occupied will be a
little nose high when empty.  This is important to remember when setting
your headlights. ;)

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia
'86 Volvo 240DL wagon