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Subject:Re: Why are campers higher at the rear?
From:Chris S.
Date:Thu, 10 Jun 2004 18:08:39 -0500

> OK, I went out and measured.
> Center of wheel to metal fender lip.
> '86 full Westy syncro GL:
> Front Left              Front Right
> 17 3/8"         17 1/2"
> Rear Left               Rear Right
> 18 3/4"         18 5/8"
>
> '87 7-Passenger syncro GL:
> Front Left              Front Right
> 18 3/4"         18 1/2"
> Rear Left               Rear Right
> 19 1/16"                18 1/2"

Which one do I get? ;-)

The measurements of my '85:

Front:  18''
Rear:  17.75''

There was not enough left-to-right difference to worry about.  As I
mentioned.  Interestingly enough, before I added the spacers the front
measured 18.5'' and rear 16''.  Hmmmm.... You can see the spacers here:
http://www.knology.net/~vw/vanagon/sag . I had since removed one spacer
out of the three on each side.

Chris S.
'85 Wolfsburg Westy "Camel"
http://www.knology.net/~vw/dadada.jpg