[VAC] Re: A question about springs

[thisisJohn <thisisjohn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Phil,

I have a '60 Tradewind with the same spring configuration which you show in 
the photograph.  I just measured mine and I have 4 1/4 inches of clearance 
between the bottom of the skid plate and the pavement.  My skid plate looks 
as if it was formed from a flat piece of steel and was bent down at the 
forward and trailing edge.  The U bolts which go through the plate do not 
protrude beyond the bent portion of the plate. The nuts on the U bolts are 
protected by the front and rear edges of the skid plate.  If I am seeing 
correctly in your photograph, the U bolts go way beyond your skid plate and 
thus are not protected by the skid plate.  The only other item I can think 
of which might affect the clearance is the tire size.  I am currently using 
7:00 x 15 inch LT tires with a 6 ply nylon cord (8 ply rating) pressurized 
to 60 psi.

John Buffalow
WBCCI 3900
1960 Tradewind
1955 Overlander