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Subject:Westy rear suspension
From:Seastoner
Date:Wed, 2 Oct 1996 04:45:30 +0000

I've had my wonderful 85 Westy for  about two months now and was 
wondering if they are supposed to really be lower in the back then 
the front. I realize that the engine is back there but as far as I 
know the shocks have never been replaced. What are the very best 
shocks to get as replacements? Will having new shocks affect the 
handling? Should I think about replacing the rest of the suspension 
system as well? I know the CV joints were replaced about a year ago. 
Also, I'm wondering about interior noise while driving,  I 
have some high pitched squeeking that occurs intermittently. I have 
put a towel between the stove top and metal plate and that has helped 
some. The drivers side door closes all the way but I still get a 
constant "draft" noise at freeway speeds. Thanks a lot for any 
advice!
Rick
'85 Westy 
Truckin' Like The DooDah Man....

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