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Subject:Re: Rear Westy suspension
From:Jake de Villiers
Date:Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:36:08 -0700

Whoa Ben, that's TWO bolts and the shock is out, or maybe four bolts and the
shocks ARE out - you should have checked with Mike first!  =)

On Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 5:35 PM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:

> On Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 2:05 PM, john schaper <tahljohn@sbcglobal.net
> >wrote:
>
> > My '84 Westy's rear is starting to sag.  How difficult is it to remove
> and
> > replace the rear springs and shocks?  My concern is that they will be
> rusty
> > and impossible to take off or that things will break when I try to take
> them
> > off.
> >
> > Are there any websites with instructions on their removal and
> replacement.
> > I checked Bentley's, but there is little to no information on this
> subject
> > of value.  Also, besides the springs and shocks, what other ancillary
> parts
> > should be purchased to do the project?
> >
>
>
>
> Four bolts and the shock is out. While suspension is in droop, pry out
> springs. Done. Even Mike Miller can do this job.
>
>
> --
> BenT
>

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Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
Crescent Beach, BC
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