Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 11:00:25 -0500
Reply-To: Jay L Snyder <Jay.L.Snyder@USA.DUPONT.COM>
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From: Jay L Snyder <Jay.L.Snyder@USA.DUPONT.COM>
Subject: Re: To Shim Or not To Shim........That is the question
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No, I have them individually inflated. Unless you over-pressure them, you
don't see much lift (at least on an empty van). They are designed to
assist the springs under load, not take over during every day driving. I
would be hesitant to blow one side up to 50 psi and the other to 25 psi. I
am suggesting they are not the cure for the Westy lean.
Jay
Chris Stann <ChrisS@INFORMS.COM>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 12/13/2001 09:55:15
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Do you have your Air Lifts linked together with an air hose? This will
even
the pressure between the two and will not enable you to correct sag.
Contact Terry Kay [CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET], he's using them and is very happy.
I will be getting mine soon.
Chris.
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From: Jay L Snyder [mailto:Jay.L.Snyder@usa.dupont.com]
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They will not level the van. I have these installed. They only lift 1/4"
when inflated to the maximum rated pressure. This is on an empty '85 Westy.
They probably help maintain that height when loaded, but do little for
leveling purposes (side to side). They are for improved handling when
loaded (the van, that is). I would highly recomend them--easy install
and fairly cheap--but not for the Westy sag. Sorry.
Jay
Chris Stann <ChrisS@INFORMS.COM>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 12/12/2001 06:52:05
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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.
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Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 5:39 PM
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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