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Subject:84 Westy -- Shock Questions
From:Geo
Date:Thu, 1 Apr 2010 16:18:03 -0700

My Westy rides lower on the drivers side by 7/8".  Not surprising as
the kitchen, H2O tank, propane tank, closets and one heavy driver are
over there.

Part 1 -- Is it okay to use air-adjustable shocks to level the ride?
They would, of course, be installed with individual air-lines, not a
tee, allowing separate adjustment left-to-right.

Does this (different pressure side-to-side) introduce undesirable
issues in handling?   I checked the archives but didn't find much on
the adjustables.

Part 2 -- Some sites seem to think different shocks are needed for 85
and earlier vs 86 and later... others show the same part number
throughout the range.  Which is correct or is the answer 'it depends'?

TIA for any help.

Geo

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