Date:         Wed, 26 Jun 2002 12:33:12 -0700
Reply-To:     Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
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From:         Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: WTB syncro.org 2WD spring shims
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I went to the local TAP plastics and had them cut the shims for me out
of the strongest plastic they had. You want something that will have
some give - not rigid plastic or you risk splitting the plastic.  I used
1/4" for the rear.  Shim at the top.  The rears are easy - the fronts
more difficult.    I have the measurements around somewhere as far as
diameter let me know if you want me to dig them up.

One last thing, the rears need to be doughnut shaped so the bump-stop
can go through them.

Todd
'88 Westy

Jeffrey R wrote:

>I finally installed the 2WD springs from Steve at Syncro.org.
>
>It's too soon for a full report, but the bus does seem to ride much better.
>
>I want to compensate for the 1/2 inch lower driver's side that comes along
>with the springs.
>
>What do I use for shims?
>How thick should the shims be?
>Do I install a shim on the top, or the bottom, or both?
>Does anyone sell them pre-cut?
>
>Any information appreciated.
>Thanks
>Jeff
>83.5 Westy
>LA,CA
>