I like that idea.
As long as one doesn't mind doing that work for 'some gain probably,'

Don't see why that wouldn't work,  somewhat.
I say 'somewhat' because ....
in my opinion when springs are 20 years old, have ooodles of miles and bumps
on them, etc...
they are really worn out and the proper repair is new ( or at least very
good used ) springs.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark A Kippert" <vanagon@KIPPERT.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, April 02, 2010 10:43 AM
Subject: Re: 84 Westy -- Shock Questions

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