Date:         Tue, 9 Nov 2004 11:53:33 -0500
Reply-To:     vw4x4@FYI.NET
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From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: 89 Vanagon leaning
Comments: To: Al and Sue Brase <albeeee@MCHSI.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <4190F2D5.8080008@mchsi.com>
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Has anyone ever thought of swapping the rear spring
left to right.  The way I figure, the left has been under greater
load for a long time.  Swapping them would even
 things out, for a while.
                                Eric

Al and Sue Brase wrote:

> The lean is less  a problem than an indicator of the fact that there is
> a lot more MASS on the left side. this offset might lead to erratic
> handling in extreme situations. The cure is to counter balance with more
> load on the right.. Perhaps carry a passenger, preferably a heavy one.
> Does anyone want to borrow my brother? (not the one that's a mechanic!
> This one wouldn't be able to be on his feet 8 hours a day.
>
> Jeff Oxroad wrote:
>
>> My bus leans to the left the US of A leans to the right. Neither is as I
>> would like it.
>>
>> Best,
>> Jeff
>> 83.5 Westfalia
>> LA,CA
>>
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