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Subject:Re: Rear trailing arm/wheel hubs/bearing housing same for all years?
From:neil N
Date:Fri, 23 Nov 2007 18:09:29 -0800
Thanks John.

Getting confirmation helps justify the, uh, learning curve in removing
these parts.

Should be interesting!

Neil.

On 11/23/07, John Meeks <vanagon@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Nov 23, 2007 3:57 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Are the rear trailing arms, wheel hubs and bearing housings the same
> > for an 81 and 85 Vanagon?
> >
>
> Neil,
> Yes to all three. The trailing arm is p/n 251 501 401E. The bearing
> housing is 251 501 253 and the hub is 251 501 619. Same for both
> years.
>
> --
> John Meeks
>
> '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits
> Northern Michigan
> KC8ZFN
>
> Vanagon Rescue Squad
> http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm
>

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