Yes, take a good look at the front suspension. VW made several
changes. Mainly for a better ride, but I would think handling would
have improved also.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler

On Tue, 30 Nov 1999, Bill Johnson wrote:

> My 82 Diesel does not handle as well as my 86.  Is this common.  I am going
> to change out the shocks on the 82. Are there other things I need to look
> at?
>
> Bill
>