Date:         Mon, 22 Jul 2002 15:01:26 -0700
Reply-To:     Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
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From:         Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: Westy Lean Solution?
Comments: To: Jay L Snyder <Jay.L.Snyder@USA.DUPONT.COM>
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An interesting theory.
When I had H&R springs in my Westy, it leaned and the driver's side rear
camber could not be made to go in spec because it was at its max adjustment.
I wonder if that adds to your theory or is just coinsidental.

Todd

'88 Westy

Jay L Snyder wrote:

>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?
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