On Sun, 21 Apr 1996 11:03:39 -0500, you wrote:

>i got a new Imparts catalog today, and found these advertised:
>
>Volkswagen
>  Rear hatch strut without variable hatch opening
>    Vanagon, 1980-91 ............................... 60900 .... $20
>  Rear hatch strut with variable hatch opening
>    Vanagon, 2/1982-91
>             left .................................. 60901 .... $22
>             right ................................. 60902 .... $22
>
>that's Imparts    (800) 325-9043,  FAX (800) 525-9043
>       8041 Hanley Industrial Court
>       St. Louis, MO 63144
>
>i don't know anything about the struts (good or bad), but i've been pleased
>with the stuff i've ordered from the company in the past. the catalog is
>pretty neat, anyway. ;)

I called them today as I need new hatch struts for my bus. I asked
them for the brand they carry (wanted to make sure I wasn't getting
Suspender Brand after all I have heard about them here) and was told
they are manufacutered by BMW. Went ahead and ordered. Will let
everyone know how things go.

Doug Skinner from Bowling Green, Kentucky
85 Vanagon GL
debug@wku.campus.mci.net