Doug, I have two old ones I removed from my Westy years ago to install new ones that VW still had in stock at that time.  They are not broken, just weak, perhaps there's a way to stiffen them up.  I never did look into that option.  They are yours for the asking if you want them.  Then of course you could install a set of the hydraulic Pop-Top Struts that come from Mark.  I have those here in stock both standard duty and heavy duty.  With these struts the springs become irrelevant.

On 2013-05-22, at 10:02 PM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote:

> Hi gang --- I assume you're all familiar with the funny hinge/spring thing
> that holds up the vanagon Westy poptop. I know there's a spring inside it
> and one side of mine appears to be dead. Does anyone know if this can be
> fixed and if so how??? I've already replaced assembly once with a used one
> from a wrecker -- lasted about 7 years. Or if anyone has a lead on a good
> used assembly.........    So, can it be fixed or where can I find a
> replacement??

Cheers,    

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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