Date:         Mon, 22 Jul 2002 09:35:19 -0500
Reply-To:     Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
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From:         Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Westy Lean Solution?
Comments: To: Jay.L.Snyder@USA.DUPONT.COM
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Some people have added 1/2" shims under their springs. It sometimes
works.
My 83 Westy leans but I can't see that it hurts anything since it will
continue straight down the road at 70 mph without my holding the steering
wheel. My tire wear is consistent so I know it doesn't damage the tires.

Stan

On Mon, 22 Jul 2002 09:39:34 -0400 Jay L Snyder
<Jay.L.Snyder@USA.DUPONT.COM> writes:
> 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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