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Subject:Lubing the Pop-Top Joints
From:Geo
Date:Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:18:57 -0700

Can someone recommend a lube for the joints, pivots, etc for the
framework that raises and supports the Westy pop-top?

In particular I'm looking for something that will not stain the canvas
which, as you know, will rub against parts of the frame, especially
when folded down.

I gave my pop-top that Viagra kit (gas struts from Mark) and it works
differently and better -- but the set-up seems to put more forward
force on the joints and it feels like they want to bind a bit whereas
before the top was heavy but no binding was noted.

TIA for any advice.

Geo

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