Date:         Wed, 26 Jun 2002 20:09:09 -0700
Reply-To:     developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET>
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From:         developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Westy height fixing
Comments: To: Carlota <carlotazavala@HOTMAIL.COM>
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Measure from the fender to the center of the wheel cap. It should be about
17 1/4 inches.
Add shims to the rear driver side up top. (I have added 3/4 inches of shims
to mine at the rear.)

Do the same on the front but use rubber shims so they will form to the
springs as there is no flat surface on the front. I added 1/4 inch to my
driver side front on the advice of someone. I wish I had added 1/2 inch.

Just measure and compensate with appropriate shim thickness. If your front
sags add shims to both sides. If the left front sways to the left add more
shims there.

You may want different results but that is my experience. I've pmailed you
with specifics.

William


> Hi amigos:
>
> A few days ago, I took all rear and front suspension in order to correct
> that left limp that  happens to all our westies.
> I found a rubber disc on top of springs which, I supposed, was to level
the
> van. I noticed that they were taller than the half inch i needed to add
so,
> instead of adding I proceeded to cut that measure from the disc.
>
> After cutting the right hand disk I thought the van would be leveled but
it
> has the same left syndrome; nothing changed.
>
> My question is: How do I measure the gap from tires, height or whatever,
in
> order to calculate the seize of disc I have to add (never cut again).
>
> TIA
>
>
> Javier