Date:         Sat, 19 Jan 2002 21:38:29 -0800
Reply-To:     Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
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From:         Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: Shims for front springs
Comments: To: developtrust <developtrust@HOME.COM>
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You need to follow the procedure to remove the front spring. Fit the shim at the
top of the spring as you replace it in the perch.  You can see a few photos of
spring replacement at:
http://rubatoguy.home.mindspring.com/springs2.html

The bad news is that the fronts are a degree of difficulty harder than the
rears. Its much more involved than the rears.  Basically you have to remove the
strut bar, anti-sway bar, shock, and tie-rod end in order to lower the lower
control arm to get the spring out.

Todd
'88 Westy

developtrust wrote:

> Recently I put a shim in my left rear spring with great results in leveling
> that lefty sway by one full inch.
>
> I've searched the archives to find a posting I saw about how to put shims in
> the front springs but can't find it again. I want to raise my front about
> one inch on both sides.
>
> Has anyone done this and can you give instructions. Or refer me to the
> appropriate archive posting? I think it is a good temporary fix and would
> like to do this soon.
>
> William Polowniak
> 1989 Vanagon GL
> 1988 Mercedes 300 SE