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1989 1.6td westy pop top . So I have just completed full suspension overhaul and upgrade . New bushes throughout, new radius rods, radius rod chassis mounts repaired and new bushes, new track rod ends , top nd bottom ball joints ,the whole shooting match . Had the van in garage today for 4 wheel ali...

Greta pictures , great information. Thank you 

I git one from just kampers about 12 months ago, not the best fir tbh I had to drill out the fixing holes to take original bolts . It was a pig to fit on and off a good few times to get in correct position . I would get one from Brickwerks this time . 

That one looks like a much better unit 

That’s a great idea cutting through and going in from the top . Looks like a good repair that . 

Thanks v much for this info

You can set the caster and the camber with a digital protractor and a bubble level, and the toe with jack stands, string and measuring rod/tape measure. How do I set the caster with a digital protractor , I’ve looked on YouTube etc but nothing on caster using digital protractor method , it’s all ve...

Engine won't matter, it doesn't change the driveshaft angles, I think you have been ill advised there (presume Social Media) That's taking for granted it's a Diesel to start with. If you're going from petrol to Diesel, so long as you swap the gearbox mount bracket and the rear part of the linkage t...

Hi Oren
So do you think I can use the original 5 speed gearbox just as long as I change the gear ratios slightly. You don’t see any issues with the drives shaft articulation?

thanks 
Dave 

I’m considering 1.9 Tdi upgrade to my 1.6jx westy . It’s now on Brickwerks high lift kit and I’m told by various sources that 1.9 Tdi wont work on this set up because of the driveshaft angle . I have seen some westys with 1.9 Tdi engine upgrades so how are they doing it . What are the gearbox option...

We fitted polyflex bushes on our hightop and its made a huge difference in terms of stability and general road holding. Bit more money but very pleased with our outcome. Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Which area? Or all the way through? I changed every spring, shock, bush and bearing with sta...

colour me confused to clarify you have late set up with cast lower control arms, yes ? How did you fit the new lower ball joints, do you have the VW tool 351 for pressing them out and in which is designed to clear the steering knuckle/front upright whilst keep the forces perpendicular to the hole w...

Yes I have the late set up cast LCA
I had the new lower ball joints pressed in by my local garage , I took the steering knuckles (not hubs sorry ) off the van and down to their workshop 

So just for an update , all front bushes and ball joints have been replaced and I’m about to start rebuilding it all .  So the camber is going to have to be reset I would say , I marked the wishbone washers for a guide ( I’m fitting Brickwerks high lift kit aswell) . Can I adjust the camber myself ...

I’ve just done mine and that’s what I did ..