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Date:         Fri, 26 Nov 2004 22:21:34 -0800
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Will nonpower-steer swaybars & hubs fit power-steer stubs?
Comments: To: Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz>
In-Reply-To:  <a06002001bdcd7d432e53@203.167.171.212>
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On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 13:46:14 +1300, Andrew Grebneff
<andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz> wrote:
> I have Whiteline swaybars and have ordered Porsche brake conversion
> kit for my 84 with no power steering. I have a powered rack to fit,
> and would prefer to fit stubaxles from a power-steered van so that
> steeringwheel turns are reduced.
>
> I have the opportunity to get stubs & radius rods from someone moving
> from England to NZ.
>
> Will swaybars and brakes from a nonpowered van fit power-steer stubs?
> --
> Andrew Grebneff


Andrew,


What do you mean by "power-steer stubs"? Is your brake conversion kit
designed to fit the earlier steering knuckle (AKA suspension
uprights)? The mounting holes and system for the calipers will be
different when comparing your 84 to the 86 -later vans.


BenT
BenT
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