Call Affordable German in Phoenix.  Should be a good source for a
rust-free suspension part.  Talk to Todd or Bill & tell them I sent you.
Where are you located?

602-253-8889

Karl Wolz

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> Data Services
> Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2004 12:21 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: rear suspension ouch
>
> Rear suspension swing arm from VW (only supplier of new I could find)
$1225.00
> Ouch
> and the closest one is in Ft. Worth, and heavy (read expensive), to
ship to where I
> am.
> Thought about a used part, but I live on the northeast coast and don't
want another
> rusty part. I wish I had time to scope out a Midwest yard with a bunch
of vanagon
> donor vehicles, but that kind of yard may be a thing of the past.
> Still haven't heard from many who have seen this problem.  The other
one is real
> solid. Can't figure this one out. Mileage is only 90k, 35k with me.
Garaged and
> cared for by an older couple (retirement trip vehicle), very well
taken care
> of/restored by me.  No heavy off roading,  just the occasional rough
dirt road or
> over a few curbs while moving sets for the local community theatre.
Nothing the
> vehicle wasn't built for.  It is a Camper, after all.
>
> Dave B.
> 83.5 Tiico Westy
> 83.5 WBX Westy