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Subject:1985 Vanagon suspension rehabilitation
From:Donald Baxter
Date:Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:23:59 -0500

Hi all...

I haven't posted to the list in a while.  I still have my '85 Vanagon
GL and I just got a bit of a shock when I called the local frame and
axle place (Coralville Frame and Axle) and was given the "brush off."
They don't want to do suspension work on my Vanagon because they say
they have no idea where to get parts for it and they don't want to
work on "rust."

For one thing, there's no rust (it doesn't get driven in winter up here).

Are suspension parts actually that hard to find?  I told this guy (he
was pretty unpleasant) that I'd locate the parts he would need to
restore the suspension.  But it sounds like I might have to locate
another frame and axle shop to get this work done anyway.

Any suggestions from list members who might be around eastern Iowa and
western Illinois?

Thanks,

Donald Baxter

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Donald Baxter
316 Ridgeview Avenue
University Heights, Iowa 52246
www.onanov.com