Date:         Tue, 28 May 2002 19:51:58 -0700
Reply-To:     mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: time for new springs?
Comments: To: Bradley Flubacher <flub@ADELPHIA.NET>
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Brad, try to get some used springs from a late 84, 85 or 86 passenger
model. They will go right in and the improvement in the ride will amaze
you. I have done this to several 82 diesels and you will like it. Avoid
used Westy springs as they tend to have sagged. If you can, remove your
right side front and rear spring to compare to any used ones before you
buy them. Use a caliper to measure the wire diameter. Get some at least
as thick and 3/8" or more longer. A small increase goes a long way when
it comes to springs.

An even better solution is the new springs sold by www.syncro.org.

Mark

Bradley Flubacher wrote:
>
> I have an '82 diesel westy that is in serious need of suspension work.
>  I'm thinking that I'll replace the shocks, but am trying to figure out
> if I MUST do the springs as well. The westy sits a bit lower than my '84
> passenger blue cruiser.  This always struck me as odd.  Anyhow, do I or
> don't I buy a set of springs?
>
> Brad