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Date:         Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:36:08 -0700
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Rear Westy suspension
Comments: To: BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <ccafde090809291735t3ca42077kc5cfa17a7398466b@mail.gmail.com>
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Whoa Ben, that's TWO bolts and the shock is out, or maybe four bolts and the shocks ARE out - you should have checked with Mike first! =)

On Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 5:35 PM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:

> On Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 2:05 PM, john schaper <tahljohn@sbcglobal.net > >wrote: > > > My '84 Westy's rear is starting to sag. How difficult is it to remove > and > > replace the rear springs and shocks? My concern is that they will be > rusty > > and impossible to take off or that things will break when I try to take > them > > off. > > > > Are there any websites with instructions on their removal and > replacement. > > I checked Bentley's, but there is little to no information on this > subject > > of value. Also, besides the springs and shocks, what other ancillary > parts > > should be purchased to do the project? > > > > > > Four bolts and the shock is out. While suspension is in droop, pry out > springs. Done. Even Mike Miller can do this job. > > > -- > BenT >

-- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27


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