Around 2". Depends on how much your back has sagged over the years. Take a look at this thread on earlybay. Will give you an idea of what mods are available and the results. Keep in mind it started in 2008 and methods and trends have changed. http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=7365
That's the problem, I keep reading back and things keeps changing, it's hard to get a straight answer. When I raised the front on my baja bug nearly 10 years ago people were just cutting and turning the front beam, using adjusters was quite fancy lol.
Classicveedub has a deal for $499 delivered, lowering kit front and back https://www.classicveedub.com.au/cvd_new/part_detail.aspx?parts_id=18647
Get yourself a cup of coffee and have a read http://forums.kombiclub.com/threads/classic-vee-dub.54724/
Counting. With australia post Chris may still be safe. Although a pass from pommy winter might be a strong temptation.
Can't pull the wool over my eyes Mike. You haven't forgotten I'm an Aussie have you? Although I've been away that long I'm starting to talk like a Pom and drink heaps of tea.
I don't know how much wool is getting pulled over yours eyes but either place you work your going to get sand in your overalls .It's the colour of the sand that will change. I'm quite surprised he got an email so quickly so close to christmas. Coming over by boat.Stop over at Manus island,minimum stay 3 months .