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• Re: Need to replace rear hatch struts on '84 Westy & other stuff...
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 15:12:31 EDT
  ...rear hatch struts. Does anyone know how to do this job? >> Get a small flat head screw driver. pry the bottom clip off sideways...
• Re: Vanagon rear hatchback supports WARNING!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 20:02:18 -0400
  ...The original configuration is one weaker strut on the left and one stronger strut on the right. But many people do put on 2...
• Re: KYB's Suck
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 8 May 2003 07:37:14 -0700
  ...It doesn't take much foresight to know what happens > when the upper mount on a MacPherson strut comes apart. Of course, my parts...
• Re: hatch struts: 2 strong ones or 1?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:15:09 -0400
  On my '85 Westy I have 2 strong ones rather than one standard and one strong which was the OEM way. The strong ones...
• Re: rear hatch STRUTS on '90 Westy stopped working
  Historical mailing list - Alain Pierre Hovasse
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 22:42:59 -0400
  I too recently replaced both my hatch struts and it bugs me that it's so difficult to close. But I put the thought...
• Re: Vanagon rear hatchback supports
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 11:08:20 -0700
  Larry, Try vanagain.com (under body-mechanical & trim) for new struts at $21 each. I've not found them cheaper anywhere else and they...
• Re: sport racks on Westys
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Sedgmen
  Tue, 5 Dec 95 12:24:54 EST
  ...In addition, he put in two wooden struts about 80cm long which hinge down from the ceiling of the pop top. When the pop...
• Monroe Syncro shocks Was: front struts
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 20:54:29 +0200
  Steve wrote: > Can you get us a part number? Steve, the Monroe part numbers for the Syncro shocks are V2401 front @ $130 and V2505...
• Re: front struts
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 02:22:17 +0200
  Mark McCulley wrote: > KYB doesn't make a front shock for the syncro. OEM (Boge) is the only > widely available replacement though there are...
• Re: "Westphalian"/hatch-prop
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:33:49 +0000
  ...long that gets slid onto the end of one of the struts. It automatically slides into place when the hatch is opened. Easy to...
• Re: Pop top bar, can be bent
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:13:36 +0000
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Pop top bar, can be bent Hi David, I had 4 struts two on each side.  Now I have one set.  One...
• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 10 Mar 2014 18:59:51 -0700
  ...http://www.harborfreight.com/macpherson-strut-spring-compressor-set-61654.ht <http://www.harborfreight.com/macpherson-strut-spring-compressor-set-61654.h tml#.Ux5ilflr6M4...
• Re: Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:36:40 -0700
  ...Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement > > but seriously, the sleeve is not *that" critical in ID, length is though. > > alistair > > > On 2012-08-29...
• Re: Another strut use, now SS stove lid prop
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 3 May 2017 14:18:39 -0700
  ...Another strut use, now SS stove lid prop > >> >> >> > >>> > >> >> >> > >>> > >> >> >> > >>> > >> >> >> > >>> Strange it only fits 85 up. > >> >> >> > >>> > >> >> >> > >>> > >> >> >> > >> > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> > -- > >> >> >> > Neil2 > >> >> >> > '82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky) > >> >> >> > '86 Vanagon (SaVannah) > >> >> >> > '08 170...
• Re: Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:37:04 -0400
  On 8/30/2012 6:04 AM, Frank Condelli wrote: > Neil, if you want the real deal I have them and the two bushings...
• Re: rear hatch gas shock lifespan?
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 23:50:31 -0700
  Ron Are you asking me.I took the info from the writing on the strut.Suspander autifit.According to paper work from PO. They...
• Product recommendation
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Thu, 27 Aug 1998 10:25:21 -0700
  I recently purchased a set of rear-hatch strut replacements from Ron at the Bus Depot. They're wonderful! They installed easily and keep...
• Re: '86 rear hatch help
  Historical mailing list - mike and becky
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 17:38:02 -0400
  Which is it Pat an 87 or an 86? either way the bus depot has VERY strong replacement struts for~$20.00 each http...
• pics of hub cap 'restoration'
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 17:25:18 -0400
  ...Also, for those that haven't seen the PVC hatch strut thing, there a pic there too. These digital cameras are addictive! :-) -Karl __________________________________ Karl...
• selling 86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - gist
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 17:02:52 -0500
  ...rear door hydraulic struts michelein tires sink pump muffler new engine mounts new engine from dealer (approx. 30K miles on engine now) remote control...
• help identify bushings
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 22:43:02 -0500
  ...In the Bentley manual (40.2) they are labeled "bushing" - they go on either side of the "stabilizer link" where it pierces the "strut...
• Re: Keep Rear Hatch Open with Bike Rack attached?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 4 Sep 2005 04:03:42 -0600
  ...I got the struts at my FLAPS. Get 2 rights: http://tinyurl.com/7asa3 Pretty sure our usual suspects, Bus Depot, Go Westy, Volks...
• Ronals, Michelins, and Bilsteins
  Historical mailing list - Joe T.
  Mon, 17 Jan 2011 16:36:47 -0700
  ...I have to say that the combination of Bilstein struts and the larger wheels/higher offset/lower profile tires make a big difference in...
• Re: Pop-Top Lift Assist
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 00:13:10 -0400
  I have the pop-top lift struts and also think they were a good addition. After a year of use they still work great...
• Re: Fw: Re: Safari type window?
  Historical mailing list - K W
  Sat, 21 Aug 1999 09:34:07 -0700
  ...open as no one could open the door or remove the strut. Give him a call, he was a nice fellow. Ken Wyatt 82...
• Hatch Strut Pain
  Historical mailing list - Vicki Derrer
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 22:18:27 EDT
  "You haven't experienced pain until you have walked into the edge of the hatch that you didn't notice had dropped down six...
• Another Q: Caster arm rubber.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 17:06:47 -0700
  On my attempt to pass Alberta Out of Province inspection the mechanic failed my vanagon due to old rubber in the caster strut bar...
• pop top raise assist
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hogue
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 08:33:09 -0400
  ...It consists of 2 good size struts and a bag of hardware. I'm going to see it tomorrow with a measuring tape. The...
• Re: Playing around with rear hatch carrier
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 12 Jul 2015 18:11:30 -0700
  ...My friend has a pair of 1200 N struts ( German vanagon supplier) that works like a charm with his wheel on hatch set up...
• Re: Pop-Top Lift Assist
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 02:15:43 +0200
  ...If the struts were powerful enough to lift without assistance, I'd NEVER be able to get the top closed again. I'm glad...
• Re: Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:40:22 -0400
  ...Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement Hi all. I'll be replacing the radius arm bushings. My bet is that the steel sleeves are...
• Re: Bus autocross?
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Thu, 23 Nov 1995 12:18:47 -0500 (EST)
  ...You should buy new shocks/struts for the corrado. Cheers <sstones@io.org> SStones Toronto, Ontario. My Mother always said life was like a...
• Re: Corvair Engines
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 20:13:08 -0500
  ...Actually later Bells had covered frame tail struts as well giving a monocoque appearance, this was the first chopper to really make it due...
• Re: location of sirius antenna
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Fri, 23 Apr 2004 23:37:42 -0400
  ...s why mine sits under the pop by the passenger side strut mount. Safe, out of the way, and the fiberglass doesn't affect...
• Possibly NLA Suspension Parts
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 12:39:19 -0800
  ...The strut bar/bushing spacer sleeve is NLA from VW. (so says my parts guy) Likely there's aftermarket solutions. If not, would a...
• Re: Another strut use, now SS stove lid prop
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 3 May 2017 21:46:00 +0000
  ...Another strut use, now SS stove lid prop >> >> >> >> > >>> >> >> >> >> > >>> >> >> >> >> > >>> >> >> >> >> > >>> Strange it only fits 85 up. >> >> >> >> > >>> >> >> >> >> > >>> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> > -- >> >> >> >> > Neil2 >> >> >> >> > '82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky) >> >> >> >> > '86 Vanagon (SaVannah) >> >> >> >> > '08 170...
• Re: Alignment - Self Centering
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:04:34 -0500
  ...A strut type front end has positive caster built into the design of the car. Notice the strut leans back at the top. Anyway...
• Re: Hatchback struts
  Historical mailing list - David
  Fri, 31 Mar 2017 13:02:22 +0000
  At what point in time do we grow concerned with the structural integrity of the mount points and all this weight they bear? Just...
• Spring Compressor
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Thu, 26 Mar 2015 21:44:17 -0600
  ...http://shop.ktcautotools.com/products/macpherson-strut-spring-compressor-bmw-toyota-honda but that's 259.00 US and I see others on Amazon...
• Re: Max Tire Size and Ground Clearance?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Fisher
  Sat, 28 Aug 1999 11:45:47 +1000
  ...I guess this needs bigger gas struts to take the weight......may be a possibility what do you all think?? Mark Swift Performance Equipment...
• cleaning house, parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 22:50:54 -0400
  ...hang from the ceiling. $10/pr Six pairs of rear lid struts, new VW OEM. $20/pr More to come as it is uncovered...
• rear hatch struts
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 02 Aug 94 10:16:41 CDT
  somebody (ray?) was looking for rear hatch struts for their vanagon ... and i just happened to get this rather strange message a few minutes...
• Re: Broken poptop spring
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Wed, 12 Aug 2015 16:01:43 -0700
  ...Ugh. >>>> >>>> Jim >>>> >>>> On Wed, Aug 12, 2015 at 5:33 PM PB <pbrattan@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi, >>>>> I recently got my lift assist struts...
• 14" vs 16" Syncro suspensions
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 23:24:57 -0700
  ...What is the increased length components in the front suspension assembly? Is it the springs, the struts or a combination of both? Same question...
• Re: VW V6 ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 11:45:25 -0600
  ...The front-wheel-drive Passat has Audi's 4-link suspension at front but at rear they moved the coil springs away from struts...
• Re: Urathane bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 6 May 2012 07:46:19 -0700
  ...available for our rigs? I plan on replacing upper,lower and > strut > rod bushings as well as balljoints! And maybe a vendor to give...
• the drawn out pop top conversion update
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:43:52 -0700
  ...of today's work here (and some pics of my home made "jack bombay" pop top assist strut assemblies) http://shufti.wordpress.com/ alistair
• Westy/Vanagon parts sources
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Nov 1996 14:58:22 -0500
  ...I noticed the availability of struts from a company called Volks Cafe but I don't know how to get in touch with them...
• Re: Problems with THE BUS DEPOT - Rear Hatch Struts
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 09:27:45 -0700
  > Has anyone else had problems with these? I called The > Bus Depot today and the are refusing to take them > back. What a waste...
• Lower control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 20:26:11 -0700
  ...or not? Also there, for those who are interested, is a photo of old and new front strut bar bushings. thanks, Todd '88 Westy
• Re: Poptop -bubble top add-on proposal
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 9 Feb 2007 10:37:21 -0700
  ...be carried with commercially available rack >>> equipment. >>> >>> b.Providing dual gas strut replacements for the Westy bar support >>> mechanism with new mounting plates that...
• Re: Speaking of Vanagon Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Wed, 10 May 1995 07:20:58 +0000
  ...Do you know if KYB make shocks for the syncro? I just put KYB gas struts/shocks on my Golf a couple weeks ago...
• Re: Best Hatch Struts???
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 13:38:18 EDT
  In a message dated 10/4/98 10:27:32 AM, lindgre@ONLINE.NO writes: > Just exactly where is the switch mounted? I need...
• Will these parts fit?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth price
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 17:37:16 -0800
  ...Front KYB shocks for struts Rear Shocks Front brake Disc pads Rear Shoe pads This van I bought is missing rear springs (your guess...
• Re: Swapping out bad spindle/s
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 5 May 2012 18:09:14 -0600
  Radius as in strut rod/caster rod bushings? Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On May 5, 2012 7:01 PM, "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57...
• Rear bench seat: Weekender?
  Historical mailing list - Merin, Lawrence M
  Mon, 9 Mar 1998 08:22:14 -0600
  Fellow enthusiasts, While poking around my newly acquired '87 GL, I found a strange arrangement of steel struts (looks like a collapsed pantograph of...
• springs
  Historical mailing list - Chris Halsell
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 13:14:26 -0700
  ...I realize that shocks/struts go out first. I will be replacing these. My van is listing towards the drivers side when sitting on...
• Re: Vanagon roof lift assist
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 15 Jun 2012 06:07:33 -0400
  I have ! I use and sell in Canada the pop-top lift strut kit made up by Mark Goddard, see his add on the...
• Subject: Re: "Westphalian"
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:59:09 -0700
  ...B <oddstray@ODDSTRAY.COM> "Heavy-duty Hatch struts".. I need some of those, for sure. I have a Yakima bike rack mounted on the...
• Re: Hatchback struts
  Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
  Fri, 31 Mar 2017 06:58:20 -0400
  Ok. Am learning more now. Mine has a ball socket on piston rod on the hatch end and a clevis on the pressure tube...