The spindle has a cast lower arm, larger late model outer wheel bearing and the earlier brake caliper. I think the one I have already is through early '85 since it has the smaller taper for the outer wheel bearing. I had no idea that '85 was an odd transition year for the model. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jonce Fancher" <streetbugs@verizon.net> To: "vanagon" <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>; "Cullen Stewart" <cullberly@VERMONTEL.NET> Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 11:37 AM Subject: Re: 1985 Front Spindle needed
> Hi Cullen > I believe Ive got one that may work BUT. I think late and early 85 was > different. not 100% but it would be good to know. Ive got a spare LATE 85. > If it will help. > Jonce > > On Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:02:35 -0400, Cullen Stewart wrote: > >>I need a front spindle for a 1985 power steering Westy. I have 2 already >>which are for all of the models except 1985. >>Thanks, Cullen > > > Jonce Fancher > > 56 Single Cab > 66 Sunroof Bug > 66 Variant Squareback > 66 Porsche 912 > 71 Sunroof Bus > 84 Vanagon "Gottfried" > 85 Vanagon Westi > 2003 10 Passenger Sprinter > > Fancher's Upholstery Inc. - www.fanchers.com > Not-A-VW Club- http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jaransont3/notavwclub/ > > |
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