Brandt Milczewski wrote:

> I am trying to remove the rear springs on my '85 Westy. I removed the
> shock but I can't lower the swing arm enough to remove the spring. Do I
> have to mess with the axle? Damn... hope not. I am attempting to raise
> the rear of the van about an inch by shimming between the spring and the
> frame. Bad idea? All input welcome.

On my 87 Syncro, I could easily get the spring out when the shock is
removed. Just press the arm downwards, step on it or similar and the spring
should fall out. The bottom have to come out first. I had to use spring
clamps to get it in the springs after I put in a 1" shim on top.

You should not have to mess with the axles.

PerL
87 Syncro 112i