Date:         Tue, 23 Dec 2014 07:48:23 -0600
Reply-To:     Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Raising a Westy
Comments: To: WILLIAM WITZ <pbwitz@sbcglobal.net>
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I put the 1.5" go Westy kit on mine and now running 215/75/15 bfg all
terrains. Doing the rear is easy, the front was a pain! Have yet to do
shocks, but is needed. I heard using BURLY? Upper control arms is best for
geometry, I'm using the ball joint spacers provided. I can now slide all
the way thru under my van now.

Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy
On Dec 23, 2014 12:56 AM, "WILLIAM WITZ" <pbwitz@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Hi all I am in need of some advice about lifting my 84 Westy front and
> rear.
> Last year I was rear ended turning into my drive way, the collision
> destroyed my exhaust system and my engine mounting bars motor mounts ect.
> When I got the van back from the shop the new exhaust pipe before the cat
> and muffler now is siting about 6" off the ground at the rear of the
> engine. This engine is a in-line 4 Tiico and it is running really well.
> Instead of sweeping  the pipes straight back with two bends there is a loop
> in one pipe bends down goes  and then goes to the cat. this loop is the one
> that is close to the ground. Has anyone installed the high lift Go Westy
> Springs? How much lift did you get? What about spacers on the rear springs?
> Any experience? Last but not least what shocks would recommend?
> Thanks for you time, Bill Witz 84 Westy 2 wheel drive
>