hi all,

I recently replaced the bearings on the sliding door (a 1988 tintop van).
The lower bearing (vertical) was worn to the nub, it was replaced 3 years
ago with a plastic/Derin bearing. On my other van it was replaced with an
aluminum one 12 years ago and is still working fine.

I'd think the plastic/Derin one is not as good as the OEM aluminum one
*(tempted
to say it's bad).*

How about you? Any experience to share?
I am looking for a couple of aluminum ones... maybe Ken Wilford can help...

(The vertical shiny one on the left of the picture)
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=2345938

thanks,

dan