Howdy

I just joined this list so please forgive me if these questoins have
been asked a lot. First off, I ordered a new fuel filter from the bus
depot it said 85-91 metal canister. So, seeing as how I have an '85
Westy I figured that's got to be the one. Well when I looked under the
van I found a little plastic box filter. CAN I REPLACE THE PLASTIC BOX
WITH THE METAL CANISTER FILTER?

Second question:
Now this has to be a common question but I want to eliminate the rear
end sag of my 1985 Westy. I love this van and have made some
modifications so that I can haul sheets of plywood for my cabinetmaking
business. But I want better suspension so the rear end doesn't "swim"
when I have a load of plywood. Should I go for shocks or springs or? I
have found shocks online but not springs. What gives?

Thanks a million.
Brandt
'85 Westy