In a message dated 3/5/2002 12:07:14 AM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
> Re: Rear hatch struts revisted. Why do they fail? > Struts are struts. I have seen them with the ball at either end. The most common scenario is the ball at the end of the cylinder. Most of the ones I get locally have a ball that swivels and can be oriented in any direction. Canadian Tire has standard duty ones for the Vanagon at $29.76 CND each with lifetime guarantee. One of the things that blows the struts is forcing it open or closed in cold weather. Let it do its own thing and they will last longer. Struts can be had in all types of strength depending on the load. I got the Heavy Duty ones from the Bus Depot about 3 or 4 years ago and they still hold up my lid with three bikes on the bike rack. Still a PITA to close the lid when the bikes are not on the rack on the hatch. Some people put one heavy duty and one normal. No problem ! And I'm sure if you went to the manufacturer of these struts you would find more options. The struts are just hydraulic pistons that have a preload built in. I suppose they could preload to any requirements. Cheers Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome.htm">BusFusion</A> a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, May 30, 31, June 1, 2, 2002 '87 Westy & Lionel Trains Member: <A HREF="http://www.vanagon.com/">Vanagon List</A>, <A HREF="http://www.bcn.net/~limbo/">LiMBO</A>, <A HREF="http://www.westfalia.qc.ca/CIW_English.asp">IWCCC</A> & Capital City VW Club Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm">STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Mufflers</A> <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html">Frank Condelli & Associates</A> or http://frankcondelli.com
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