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Date:         Fri, 2 Apr 2010 13:43:57 -0400
Reply-To:     Mark A Kippert <vanagon@KIPPERT.COM>
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From:         Mark A Kippert <vanagon@KIPPERT.COM>
Subject:      Re: 84 Westy -- Shock Questions
In-Reply-To:  <s2g32db11c91004011618r1fbab83dk9a7f25367d61a4ce@mail.gmail.com>
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Wonder what would happen if you simply swapped springs right to left (left to right)? Would the additional weight on the drivers side then simply level things off? I suppose it would ride a tad high but maybe settle in. Or am I being too simple in my thinking?

Mark K 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD "Old Gold" 1990 Carat/2WD/Auto "Carol"

On Apr 1, 2010, at 7:18 PM, Geo wrote:

> My Westy rides lower on the drivers side by 7/8". Not surprising as > the kitchen, H2O tank, propane tank, closets and one heavy driver are > over there. > > Part 1 -- Is it okay to use air-adjustable shocks to level the ride? > They would, of course, be installed with individual air-lines, not a > tee, allowing separate adjustment left-to-right. > > Does this (different pressure side-to-side) introduce undesirable > issues in handling? I checked the archives but didn't find much on > the adjustables. > > Part 2 -- Some sites seem to think different shocks are needed for 85 > and earlier vs 86 and later... others show the same part number > throughout the range. Which is correct or is the answer 'it depends'? > > TIA for any help. > > Geo


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