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The stretched wheelbase makes sense for load hauling. The more the load weight is between the front & rear wheels, the less likely the steering will get "light". This is why the VW pickup based on a rabbit had problems. A max load in the rear meant no front wheel traction...
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Old 09-18-2006, 06:51 PM
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