I believe the lean is caused by failed bushings in the trailing arms of the rear suspension. Yesterday I was adjusting the camber of the driver's side rear wheel. I was able to raise the driver's side by a 1/4", but I was maxxed out on the camber adjustment slot. The tire is still in at the top a little (positive? camber). If these bushings were replaced, I feel confident the riding height could be restored. (Since some members have replaced the springs and even swapped them side to side without much luck, the problem has to be in the bushings.) Anyone replaced these bushings? How hard is it and did it help with the Westy lean? Jay |
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