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Subject:Re: Saggy Westy Rear
From:Karl Ploessl
Date:Tue, 2 Jun 2009 09:02:00 -0400

years ago I got an "airlift 1000" (that was a group purchase here at
the vanagon site)

http://www.airliftcompany.com/al1000.html

This helped/s to adjust with the sagging

On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 7:16 AM, Dave Arthur <dave.arthur@nscc.ca> wrote:
> What is the current feeling for sagging rears? I have an '86 Westfalia. I
> have noticed that my rear ride height is low on the drivers side. I have
> read that this is 'normal' for a Westfalia as it is always unevenly loaded
> (fridge, stove and cabinetry).
>
> I believe the springs are original and they appear to be in good shape. From
> the list I have read a few 'fixes'
>
> From high to low $$
>
> New springs
> AirLift air bags
> Plastic cutting board doughnuts
> Swap springs side to side
>
> Thanks
>
> Dave
>

--
Karl
1981 VW Westy "Jenny"
2000 VW Jetta GLS VR6
Wilmington, DE