I'd never keep my jack on that shelf up there in a westy .....
I wouldn't want to put a heavy object that high up in the vehicle.
I want heavy things ..........like tools, down low.
Like under the back seat.  With luck you won't even need to dig it out much
ever.
Weight is best added, if it must be..........towards the center of the
vehicle, and as low as possible, considering vehicle handling dynamics. You
don't want weight ( or to add weight ) on the ends or up high, if you can
help it.

the ultimate shop accessory .......or 'one ultimate' shop accessory would be
a nice test track ............like a handling evaluation track..........
and measure g force generated, handling feel at the limit etc.
these really can be 'driving machines' with proper tuning .....not just
trucks or buses.
have fun !
Scott

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Stevens" <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, July 04, 2009 3:04 PM
Subject: Re: OEM alloy wheel lug nut torque

> "But there's a sticker on the bottom edge of the rear hatch that
> says not to lubricate the nuts/bolts for alloy wheels."
> .... would the location of that sticker give evidence that a good place
> for
> storage of the jack/lug wrench be the shelf above the rear hatchway on
> Westy's?
>
> bob