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Subject:Re: Rear Westy suspension
From:BenT Syncro
Date:Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:42:31 -0700

There's no plural in my firsts languages. Theres are two shock in backs on
all Vanagonds. Ones on
eaches side.

BenT

On Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 6:36 PM, Jake de Villiers <
crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
> www.crescentbeachguitar.com
> http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
>

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BenT