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Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:41 am

what's the deal w/ rear bus sag? I was just reading about "too much sway on the highway" and someone mentioned "rear bus sag"...i've notice my bus isn't as "perky" as it should be in the rear...does anyone know what i should be looking for to help diagnos this vertically challenged rear end? :?

Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:48 am

check this thread and if it does not help raise your hand again :D
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=165532&highlight=sag

Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:50 am

More than likely the rear torsion bars are a little tired. They can be adjusted but it's alot of work, not necessarily difficult, but a real ball buster from what I understand. You'll never see the horizon out the back window but a little sag I think is normal so that when you have a driver and passenger sitting in the front seats it'll sit level.

Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:54 am

If you have the sway, check out the tire stickie up top this page.

Bill

Wed Aug 29, 2007 10:13 am

The Engine is in the back as I recall:)

Its alot heavier than the Steering wheel.

Wed Aug 29, 2007 10:53 am

thanks...i'll do a search next time b4 I ask...i'll read up on the torsion bar adjustment...sounds like a bunch of fun. Thanks again for the quick reply. take care all.

Wed Aug 29, 2007 12:08 pm

Quote: The Engine is in the back as I recall:)

Its alot heavier than the Steering wheel.

Don't forget the seats, ashtray and plastic glove box!

Wed Aug 29, 2007 5:13 pm

I run 15 inch rims on the back or my bus for better milage but it helps even it out since my rear sags too and I get to keep the funky toe out camber / 8) \

Wed Aug 29, 2007 7:05 pm

More reading here:

http://www.ratwell.com/technical/FAQ/FAQContent.html#0504