Derek

> <snip>  they should get a measurement of about 45.2 cm.

The right rear of our '86 Syncro Westfalia on level ground measures 45.9 cm. from
the wheel centre to the lowest point on the fender above.

> I have about 300 lbs of stuff in the back of my Westfalia (winch,
> jacks, cargo carrier on roof, closets jammed full)<snip>

We too are carrying about this amount of extra weight.

> My vehicle now weighs about 5,150lbs.<snip>

We have no facility to weigh the vehicle.Larry