Date:         Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:47:53 -0400
Reply-To:     Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
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From:         Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: vanagon Digest - 19 Jul 2011 - Special issue (#2011-588)
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        Troy, I have this kit on my Westy but not for what you propose.  I carry a Kawa Sherpa, close to 300 lbs, motorcycle on a bumper hitch and the air lifts were installed to jack up the rear when the motorcycle is on board.  Works perfect, bags pumped to 50 lbs. when motorcycle is on, 5 lbs when off.  I plumbed them separately as they can be used to level the van somewhat in uneven camp spots.  Levelling your van due to uneven spring wear can be done but I would recommend getting new springs.  Van Cafe now has new ones availed and I have two sets of OEM Westy ones that I brought back from Germany.


On 2011-07-19, at 11:33 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote:

> I'd like to get some feedback from others about the airlift 1000 suspension kit.  I was reading about it here: http://www.vanagon.com/syncros/technica/airlift-test/index.htm
> 
> I have a common problem with a lot of 2wd westy's, namely a sagging rear. Mine is lower on the driver side, which presumably is due to the extra weight on that side.  I'm just wondering if one of these airlift suspension kits could equalize the weight, and at the same time even out the rear, or if that would require new springs and/or spacers.
> 
> The kits look like it takes under an hour to install.  I really need to install some new shocks in the rear as well, but that's another project...
> 
> For the price, it seems like a pretty inexpensive fix, assuming it would actually work.  I have no idea what kind of problems can be solved with this suspension kit, but the feedback seems to be positive.



Cheers,    

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
'87 Westy & Lionel Trains (Collection for sale)
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