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• Re: Urathane bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 6 May 2012 21:46:05 -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...
• Re: Spanner Wrench for Power Steering Rack
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 21:35:11 -0600
  ...To take apart the struts from our '94 Golf I had to remove a ring having two notches. I found a socket of the...
• Rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 21 Sep 2021 10:48:26 -0700
  ...The struts are new, the hinges are lubed and I don't know why it is hard to get the hatch going all the...
• Shakin at low speeds
  Historical mailing list - Killer Banshee Productions - Kriss De Jong
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 20:19:50 -0700
  ...Am I looking most likely at shock, strut or balljoint or...? Kriss # All that is, is semiotics. # Killer Banshee Productions co-owner # Kriss De...
• Re: Tin Trivia
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 5 Jul 2008 19:49:17 -0700
  ...And another question - do the exhaust hangers/struts bolt under or on top of the tin? What is "correct" stock order? I have never...
• Re: Possibly NLA Suspension Parts
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 17:36:40 -0800
  On Sun, Feb 8, 2009 at 3:26 PM, mdrillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > You can get the strut bars bushing parts here. > > http...
• Re: Pop top bar, can be bent
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Jul 2022 14:46:43 +0000
  Hi Eric.  Using one strut on one side may not be good for one's top.  All the stress is on one side.  You...
• Re: Vanagon safety and design? (addendum)
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 22:43:57 -0800
  ...The wheel bearings,struts,tierods,bushings,etc > have been check by 3 different techs. I am suspecting the > upper strut mounts but I am...
• FS: some new parts at great prices
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Mon, 18 Oct 1999 21:50:58 -0400
  ...bracket, new Girling, $70 each (2 L, 2 R) Rear lid struts, OE VW, $30 pair (4 pair) Ignition coil, all Vanagon, new Bosch...
• R & R front shocks
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 16:04:07 -0600
  ...It appears by looking at the bottom attachment point in the lower control arm, that I may have to remove the strut bar attachment...
• Re: Another strut use, now SS stove lid prop
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 4 May 2017 13:24:02 +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...
• for sale: my beast, an 86 synchro
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Sep 1995 17:26:36 -0500
  ...works) -new AM/FM cassette deck -rear hatch struts need to be replaced (non-VW strut ~$25) -front passenger window handle needs to be...
• Re: Poptop Lift Assists
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Thu, 2 Jul 2015 21:49:09 -0600
  ...When I'm asked about the struts, this is the #1 reason I give. Not lifting, but taking the weight off my head when...
• Re: Hatch struts
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Apr 1994 10:01:33 -0600
  At 9:17 AM 4/11/94 -0500, Jerry Dunham wrote: >Is there any reason not to use the locking type on both sides...
• How do I put South African Big Brakes on an 80 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 08:00:28 -0500
  ...calipers 2 metal brake pipe extensions (to locate hoses behind the strut). For 1986 to 1991 2WDs you only have to replace your wheel...
• Re: Shocks ~ Konis anyone?
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 18:15:12 -0500
  ...BTW, warranties on shocks / struts are typically useless. With the Koni's, (at least back in the 80'1s) it was "Send them in...
• Re: Getting the 87 back on the road at long last still many things to do
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 4 Aug 2017 12:43:33 +0000
  4.  Our '87 arrived at our place with weak struts and a PO-supplied custom broomstick with rubber crutch tips.  I soon replaced them...
• Re: Swage Bit + Bolt for Pop Top Cable. Strong enough?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 10:37:49 -0700
  ...Once made, the cable just slips through spring and around lower arm. (I just posted some pics) AFAIK, the struts have to be removed...
• Re: Vanagon rear hatchback supports WARNING!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 17:37:24 -0700
  ...work properly. > > > The original configuration is one weaker strut on the left and one > stronger > strut on the right. But many people do put...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 10:41:54 -0800
  ...However, it seems like the struts are mounted back too far and would be more effective if moved forward with the top/bottom angle...
• Re: Miracle
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 4 Apr 2009 20:20:05 -0600
  ...I like the struts almost more for how it holds the top up just above closed when putting it down. I had to make...
• Re: Best Hatch Struts???
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 4 Oct 1998 15:30:00 -0700
  Kim Brennan wrote: > In a message dated 10/2/98 6:32:11 PM, dhaslup@EROLS.COM writes: > > >BTW, has anyone ever decided that...
• Re: New beetle?
  Historical mailing list - Rusty Johnson
  Sun, 31 Dec 2000 19:55:39 EST
  ...think VW could have replaced the steering rack with a couple struts and dropped the power package into the rear end, for the sake...
• Re: Lift Pop Top With No Spring Assist?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 18:27:40 -0700
  ...i can't recall which grade of struts used but it took a pull to get the roof right down. alistair On 4-Aug...
• Another crazy project, this time roof rack
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Sat, 28 May 2016 18:05:22 -0700
  I couldn't resist the allure of the aluminum airfoil strut material we had hanging around the shop. I made a roof rack to...
• Re: Question about westy poptop crossbar
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 07:50:01 -0700
  ...wondering about the finish on these metal Westy > interior parts (poptop struts, shift lever, table legs)? Are they > zinc-plated, galvanized, etc.? > > I'm...
• early Vanagon ball joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Nicholas Wilson
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 22:11:22 -0700
  ...rebuilds and tranny swaps in my time, and I've done struts and lower ball joints on Rabbits and Jettas, but never a front...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
  Fri, 31 May 2002 06:29:50 -0500
  ...A similar part is used at the end of the struts used to support the rear hatch. I need to purchase one of these...
• Re: Another strut use, now SS stove lid prop
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 3 May 2017 20:12:52 +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: Radius Rod (strut) Newbs: Clean First!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 15:30:00 -0400
  ...Radius Rod (strut) Newbs: Clean First! Hi all. Am enjoying my foray into the newer style front end. Well, mostly enjoying. ;^) Last night, with...
• Pop top springs.
  Historical mailing list - Mervyn Readman
  Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:36:16 -0500
  ...I am trying to find a web address for the spring/struts that I have on my pop top. It was a site I...
• North Alabama Vanagon $1650 followup
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 2 Mar 2006 14:53:05 -0600
  ...very good Tires very good (Michelin) Engine compartment looks good Rear struts shot Rear bedding (foam and fabric) missing. I didn't talk to...
• Re: Clunking sound
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sun, 23 Dec 2007 15:47:01 EST
  ...I have also replaced all of the shocks/struts as well. The noise does sound like a CV joint noise but I even swapped...
• Re: Yakima "wide body" mount location
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 6 Jul 2008 08:28:15 -0600
  ...You could always go to the more "oomph" struts. http://tinyurl.com/3pjsev Bob '87 Syncro Westy _________________________________________________________________ Use video conversation to talk face-to...
• bike racks (was: Work Estimate...)
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Tue, 3 Sep 2019 21:27:09 -0400
  ...out of harms way and out of the air flow. > Strong struts let you open the hatch without messing around...I carried my > race...
• Re: rear hatch struts
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 14:56:05 -0700
  I've got two heavy duty now after experiencing slow sagging of the hatch after only a year with the one weaker than the...
• Re: '99 SA Vanagon pics
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 12:03:20 -0800
  ...rod too, pity I have cabinets in the way or else it would be > a good use of an old soft hatch strut! > > Alistair >
• Re: another victim - pop top lifting assembly weak spot
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:14:20 -0700
  ...The upper strut, the one that wears the slot in the cross bar, lines up with the slot when it is extended in the...
• Re: Westy roof rack for two kayaks?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 9 Aug 2011 22:58:44 -0400
  ...And I do have extra struts to help lift up the pop top. Hullavators are pretty darn heavy themselves. WIth just them on the...
• Re: Poptop Lift Assists
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 2 Jul 2015 18:43:29 -0500
  ...Which Struts? > The Jack Bombay with no hesitation. I and every one I know using them are > very happy. And the install is far...
• Re: Pop top -- catch this before it's too late.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:44:39 -0700
  ...There may be enough > room to take out strut assembly as one piece. (though in my case the > prop may have been in the...
• Re: importation from Canada
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 20:00:37 -0800
  ...a westy to the us from canada? i have heard from a couple of sources it's 25% of the value. struth? thanks. bill
• Re: Utility trailers
  Historical mailing list - Kevin McLean
  Wed, 28 May 2008 09:44:44 -0400
  ...The lid has hydraulic struts so that it stays open with the bikes on. The depth of the trailer box just lets me reach...
• Cruise Control Question (fubared first post)
  Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
  Fri, 31 May 2002 06:46:39 -0500
  ...A similar part is used at the end of the struts used to support the rear hatch. I need to purchase one of these...
• Re: Replacing Ball Joints...anything else while in there?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 May 2005 19:25:16 -0400
  Lower control arm bushings and the front strut or radius rod mounts and sleeve. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: sagging tail gate, no good deed unpunished
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 17 Aug 2013 18:46:49 -0700
  Ron, Do you happen to know the pound force these HD struts exert? Alistair On 2013-08-17, at 5:43 PM, The Bus...
• Re: Pop-Top Counterbalance
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 1 May 2000 14:19:12 -0700
  ...One of these days I am going to install a pair of gas struts like the Eurovan campers have. I did this with the...
• Re: pittsburgh vans
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Wed, 18 Feb 2004 16:22:34 -0500
  Damn, I knew I should have made the hubby swap those hatch struts! Sandy Milo 91 Carat (the lonely only van) -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: JiffyLube, extras
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 07:55:41 -0700
  ...talk to the manager, and show him the strut bolts (I had just put new struts in) and convince him to do it, but...
• Re: Broken spring RE: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 25 Jan 2015 20:39:36 -0800
  ...On 1/25/15, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > On the Sirocco the shocks or struts sill hold the spring in place. Same...
• Pop top issue
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 27 May 2011 19:08:23 -0800
  ...I have replaced both hinges, and one of the support struts that seem to have a slight bend to it with little change. Any...
• Re: axle connected to hub bone?
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 12:20:20 -0400
  ...I hope I am posting this right. > > I am replacing the strut/spring on my 91 Westy Syncro. When I removed > the top ball...
• Re: Rear Hatch Strut Story (Suspander)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Apr 1996 09:11:12 -0700
  The Strong Arm brand that Big A sold me in the fall have worked just fine. However, I haven't tested them recently since...
• Re: Monroe Syncro shocks Was: front struts
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 12:14:40 -0700
  Any syncro owners out there who can see if these are avail. in USA? I will likely be pulling an all-nighter tonight re...
• Blasphemy, tires, and handling.
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Apr 95 16:16:46 EDT
  ...Now we did do the struts and shocks about 20,000 ago but springs and front strut bearings are origional. I can see that...
• Re: front end reassembly: strut bar
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:47:47 -0700
  ...They can wear badly > enough to start wearing out the strut rod shaft too. > Fortunately I had a good used one of those too...
• WTB: Misc 86 Parts
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Thu, 24 Jul 1997 08:58:09 -0500
  ...brown or black (for my 82 diesel) Good used rear door struts (for my 84, I'm too cheap to buy new for it...
• TO much mail!
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 07:29:34 -0400
  ...hardware for them in grey and 8 pairs of > rear gate struts. Anyone has these out there? Is someone making after > market tables? Thank...
• Re: Pop top -- catch this before it's too late.
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sat, 14 Aug 2010 15:35:24 -0700
  ...I'll print this out and have a go at disassembling my poptop struts to see how badly the crossarm is worn out in...
• Re: removing dash w/o steering column
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 11:48:39 -0400
  ...The upper support struts are bent in such a way as to ensure their proper collapse (as you will see when the dash is...