It's not 2 lefts or 2 rights; one of the part numbers has more uumph than
the other, I can't remember which one it was.  2 of the stronger PN's make
it much harder to pull it down to close it.   2 of the weaker PN's will not
hold up a heavier hatch; ie.- one with a rear wiper.  One stronger and one
weaker is what the factory installed there.  Do what's right and it'll work
properly.

Mike B.

----- Original Message -----
From: "BJ Feddish" <bfeddish@NETREACH.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 2:19 PM
Subject: Re: Vanagon rear hatchback supports WARNING!

>I concur with the poster who suggested to not use supports. Back when I
> first started on this list in the early 90's as a first time Vanagon owner
> they seemed like a good idea since the only place to get one was the
> dealer
> and they were really expensive.  If you could find one in a junkyard it
> was
> guaranteed not to work. Now that Ron has them for $19 I see no reason why
> anyone would want the extra trouble of using a support.
>
> Also, it was recommended a few years ago to buy 2 lefts or rights (I can't
> remember which off-hand) but one of them is the one that does the work.
> Having 2 of the same kind really helps keep that door up under all
> circumstances and even under the coldest temperatures.
>
> Bryan