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Date:         Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:33:29 -0400
Reply-To:     Michael Snow <slowmachine82@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Michael Snow <slowmachine82@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Late lower control arms
In-Reply-To:  <49E1F2AB.6050904@cox.net>
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mark drillock wrote:


> I would not bother to replace the older type with the cast version
> unless they had the bigger and better brakes attached or unless my old
> stuff was in bad shape and I found a clean late 85 setup to swap in it's
> entirety. I have done both type of upgrade and been pleased in all
> cases, as have the owners when they drove the later setups.


I concur.  I have done this to two diesel campers with Mark's help.  The
larger '86+ brakes are worth the effort, especially with my 215/75-15
tires on a loaded Westy.


--
Michael Snow
1982 Westfalia 1.9TD
http://slowmachine82.blogspot.com
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