Can you tell me your reasoning for why we should all remove the front
spoiler?
I'm interested to know.
Bill
90 Westy Syncro
Lake Tahoe

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> From: Derek Drew <drew@INTERPORT.NET>
> To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Front Spoiler and Winch Mount
> Date: Tuesday, November 03, 1998 1:12 PM
>
> >Did you remove the front spoiler below the bumper?  Any reason for
> keeping
> >this thing around?
>
> All syncro owners should remove the spoiler immediately.
>
> >Also, I think I have figured out the winch mount scenario.  I
> talked to a
> >fabricator that is will to make a system much like the attached
> picture.
> >It will basically use two receivers, one bolted to each frame
> member along
> >side the spare tire.
> >
> >Check out the url and let me know what you think.
> >
> >http://www.superwinch.com/smount.htm
>
> I would be cautious about using the approach you are contemplating
> because it will impair your approach angle. I just use two chains
> temporarily attached to hooks I stuck on those two frame members.
> The chain does not impair the approach angle. I keep the winch under
> the back seat and drag it out when I need it.
>
> For a permanent installation, I would simply bolt the winch down
> from the top.
>
> >Thanks for your time.
> >
> >Robyn
> >91 Syncro Westy.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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