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Subject:Re: 84 Westy -- Shock Questions
From:Mark A Kippert
Date:Fri, 2 Apr 2010 13:43:57 -0400

Wonder what would happen if you simply swapped springs right to left (left to right)? Would the additional weight on the drivers side then simply level things off? I suppose it would ride a tad high but maybe settle in. Or am I being too simple in my thinking?

Mark K
1986 GL/2WD/4SPD "Old Gold"
1990 Carat/2WD/Auto "Carol"

On Apr 1, 2010, at 7:18 PM, Geo wrote:

> 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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