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Results are source-attributed previews, not a complete combined count. Feed dates are publisher dates; first-observed dates are provenance. Each collection links to its owner. Gerry Files matches indexed names and paths, not document contents; Podcasts contributes video results only. An unavailable collection is shown as unavailable, not as an empty result.

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  • Re: Front Spoiler and Winch Mount

    Derek Drew · Tue, 3 Nov 1998 16:12:12 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    ...The chain does not impair the approach angle. I keep the winch under the back seat and drag it out when I need it...

  • Re: Aftermarket bumpers

    Loren Busch · Sun, 20 Mar 2016 09:24:27 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    ...But there is one downside and that is reduced approach angle. The front bumper is sticking our a lot farther than stock. But these...

  • Re: Vanagon bumpers

    Loren Busch · Sun, 29 Jan 2006 19:32:44 -0800 · Mailing-list archive

    ...Adds weight and cuts approach angle but have held up well for nearly three years. Go-Westy has some new bumpers coming out, havn...

  • Re: RMW bumpers live

    Loren Busch · Mon, 8 Mar 2010 09:03:53 -0800 · Mailing-list archive

    ...Not as bulky and they look like they don't cut into the approach angle. Though maybe not as big an intimidation factor in...

  • Re: Front Bike Carrier

    David Brodbeck · Sun, 21 Mar 2004 18:38:37 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    ...Offroad guys call this "approach angle". David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia '86 Volvo 240DL wagon

  • Re: Front Spoiler and Winch Mount

    davidson · Tue, 3 Nov 1998 13:42:48 -0800 · Mailing-list archive

    ...I just use two chains > temporarily attached to hooks I stuck on those two frame members. > The chain does not impair the approach angle...

  • Re: front bumper mounted bike rack

    Karl Wolz · Wed, 1 Apr 2009 18:09:26 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    I used to use something similar, but found that due to the front wheel placement on the Vanagons, extending the approach angle often led...

  • Re: Projectzwo Bullbars

    Michael Sullivan · Mon, 30 Mar 1998 10:55:45 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    As near as I can tell, it shouldn't interfere at all with the approach angle -- I'll confirm this when I install the...

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  • Approach angle

    Transition angle at the point where a horizontal plane turns into an uphill incline

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