Here's what you want. An air-bag-type helper. You can vary your bag pressure for different loads and adjust according to need. http://airlift.r-catalog.com/listparts.asp?mmid=102073&fldnum=0&prod=3 Use the website to find a dealer near you. I'm getting mine soon. Chris. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Smola, Tony Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 5:39 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: To Shim Or not To Shim........That is the question
I'm pretty sure that I've decided to shim my 85' Westy 2WD in order to level her out......sagging rear you know. Is there a simple template that I can make for the rears? What material should I use? How thick of a shim can be installed safely?
Thanks, Malibu Tony 85' Westy 1.9L 6 degrees BTDC |
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