Placement of Pivot Arm Bushing Spacers?

[eastcoastconversions]

I went to install my trailing arms this weekend but I am having a bit of a problem with the pivot arm bushing spacer location. In the shop manual and other publications it says to put a spacer on each side of the bushing but I am sure mine came with the two spacers on the outer side of the bushings. I see some pictures on the net showing the spacers on the outside but no explanations. Does anybody know for sure the proper placement of the spacers?

Thanks,
Jeff......

[mackaymanx]

Stock position is both on the outside, they are used to adjust the position of the trailing arm in relation to the transmission.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2...p;start=20

[MURZI]

Jeff I put mine both on the outside. The theory is that they will act somewhat like a thrust washer. You might even grease the inner side of the washers. Make sure you loctite that bolt too!!!

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[jerrys kids]

They are also used to adjust the toe on the rear suspension.
Jerry...

[eastcoastconversions]

Thanks for the replies guys! I was sure both of mine were on the outside when I took them apart. I will make better notes next time.

Regards,
Jeff.....

[jbreddawg]

Mine were on either side when i took them apart. should I return them the same as they came off ? or put both on the outside which seems to be the more popular way ?