I think, that's a good thing.  It would allow a plastic bushing to save the
paint from developing rust.
Zoltan

----- Original Message -----
From: "VW Doka" <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 2:46 PM
Subject: Aluminum Side Gates Question

> Quick question for anyone with aluminum gates on their Doka (or single
> cab)...
>
> I'm putting a set on my Tristar and there seems to be A LOT of play
> where the pin slides through the aluminum gate.
>
> I'm pretty sure it's not a wear issue, the pins are brand new and I
> checked them in 3 different sets of gates.
>
> The steel gates have a rubber "wedge" in the hinge, but the alu gates
> do not have the same recess or any recess.
>
> Am I missing something?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jeff

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No virus found in this incoming message.
Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
Version: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.32/2460 - Release Date: 10/26/09
08:10:00