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Date:         Thu, 13 Dec 2001 07:13:19 -0600
Reply-To:     Marshall <mjruskin@HOME.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Marshall <mjruskin@HOME.COM>
Subject:      Re: To Shim Or not To Shim........That is the question
Comments: To: Jay L Snyder <Jay.L.Snyder@USA.DUPONT.COM>
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My experience is different....

I helped a local listee install those airlift springs - and we were able to get good correction of sagging by doing this:

We did not just install the springs and inflate them to get the lift.

Instead, we used the vanagon jack to raise the vehicle to the correct height - and then inflated them (at the service station). This "locked" the springs at the correct amount of extension - elimination of sag.

YMMV.

Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy, FMBO in Winnipeg ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jay L Snyder" <Jay.L.Snyder@USA.DUPONT.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 07:00 AM Subject: Re: To Shim Or not To Shim........That is the question

> 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 > PM > > Please respond to Chris Stann <ChrisS@INFORMS.COM> > > Sent by: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> > > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > cc: > Subject: Re: To Shim Or not To Shim........That is the question > > > 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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