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Subject:'86 Westy Shocks/Leans
From:Andrew Philbrick
Date:Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:24:32 -0500

Hey Vanagon Volks,

I started to notice that my Vanagon leans a bit to the left....not in a
steering way but in a sitting still kind of way.  The drivers side front
bumper is about 1/2 inch closer to the ground that the passenger side and it
has the general appearance of leaning.

I can kind deduct that this is due to the Fridge/sink unit being on the
driver's side and that I, the driver, weigh a fair amount more than the
empty seat to my right but is this going to cause much of a problem?  Is
this a sign that I need to get new shocks soon?  I don't think the rear
suspension is affected but should I look into getting new suspension for all
4 wheels?  My Vanagon is a 2wd so is this a common problem with non-syncros?

Thanks,
Andrew

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