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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
Comments: To: Chris Stann <ChrisS@INFORMS.COM>
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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 AM

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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.

-----Original Message----- From: Jay L Snyder [mailto:Jay.L.Snyder@usa.dupont.com] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 7:00 AM To: Chris Stann Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 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

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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.

-----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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