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Subject:Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
From:Jim Felder
Date:Thu, 23 Jul 2015 11:19:35 -0500

I have a rack, pumps and hoses I can make you a deal on. Not certain about the bracket but I have everything else I am pretty sure. 

Jim

> On Jul 23, 2015, at 11:01 AM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Thanks Jim.
> Yes, they're from a Vanagon with PS.
> I've read of folks "living with" these knuckles
> on a non PS Vanagon.
> But then what a great excuse to learn how to install PS
> on my '81 ?    ;)
> 
> Neil.
> 
>> On 7/23/15, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Be advised that all that newer stuff is very likely for a power steering
>> vanagon. The steering arms are a good bit shorter and require more effort
>> to turn.
> 
>> On Thu, Jul 23, 2015 at 10:53 AM Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>>> A *very* kind fellow Vanagon enthusiast set me up with known good
>>> newer style steering knuckles,
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Neil n
> 
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