>My 86 westy needed the rack replaced badly all through out the winter(in
>Canada) last year, finally had it done so my wife could take a big trip
>with the van. Cost me $650.00 (Canadian) with exchange and I even got a 
>1 year warranty (in writing!), 

> Your rack can be rebuilt, by MOOG, mine cost me $350Cdn sent in via a
> friendly freelance VW mechie. One year warranty.  

I have been selling U.S.-rebuilt racks rebuilt from an Ohio-based firm for
some time now.  They run $249.95 (exchange) and carry a LIFETIME factory
warranty.  So far I've sold a number of them and not had any problems.  
The price and warranty are both appealing.

-Ron Salmon
 The Bus Depot
 http://www.busdepot.com