In a message dated 96-03-31 12:00:42 EST, you write:

>Hey All--
>
>One of St. Paul's -20 degree nights in February toasted the rear door
>struts on my '87 Westy Weekender; they won't hold the door open much less
>help lift it.
>
>Any suggestions on the best way go on replacing them?
>
>

replace them with brand new units from Teutonix Automotive in SC.  I think
the price would suprise you.  Teutonix is quite reasonable.  E-mail:
      Teutonix1@aol.com