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Subject:Re: rear end drooping
From:Peter T. Owsianowski
Date:Tue, 8 Jan 2008 09:45:25 -0500

Allen:

There is procedure described in the Archives to alleviate the "Saggy
Butt" syndrome.  There are round plastic plates under the back springs
that can be replaced.

On 1/8/08, Allan Streib <streib@cs.indiana.edu> wrote:
> OK -- after a brief holiday hiatus and a few other distractions, I
> finally finished the installation of the new steering rack, strut rod
> bushings, ball joints, and tie rods.  Now, with the van down off the
> stands and the proper Hankoook RA08 tires all around, it's become
> apparent that the rear of the van sits just slightly lower than the
> front.  If I put a level on the rain gutter over the side door I see
> about 1/8 bubble inclined towards the front.  This is with no
> occupants or cargo in the van.
>
> This was not apparent when first I got the van because there were
> undersized tires on the front, while the rears were about the right
> diameter (but not the correct load rating).
>
> Is this normal?  Common?  Correctable?
>
> Ah-ha, as I'm writing this I just remembered I have not put the spare
> tire up in its recess under the front -- that will probably help a
> little bit.
>
> Allan
> --
> 1991 Vanagon GL
>

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Pete
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