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Date:         Sat, 17 Aug 2013 18:59:19 -0400
Reply-To:     John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: sagging tail gate, no good deed unpunished
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net>
In-Reply-To:  <9866C7D2-A3A6-4E7B-ABE2-D209E65463F0@comcast.net>
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Eric,

The stock hatch struts have a strong and weaker pairing. Our fine vendors usually sell a pair of strong struts for extra weight on the hatch. The downside of that configuration is the hatch is harder to close.

My guess is that yours is just tired and a new stock set of struts would solve the sags.

John Meeks '91 Multivan Stock 2.1 250k miles

http://www.vanagonauts.com Vanagon Rescue Squad iPhone and Android apps On Aug 17, 2013 6:50 PM, "Eric Caron" <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi listers, > > Is there a way to adjust the back tail gate closers to give them a > bit more strength to hold up the back tail gate? > > The problem has happened as a result of my adding the sound proofing > materials. I did a great job covering the area and the sound is very > nicely muffled. However my tailgate now slowly falls from the up position > resulting in my inevitably walking right into it! I like leaving it up at > night with the screen for fresh air not to mention when working in the back > of the van! > > If not adjustable. Can I get a tip on the best and strongest upgrade. > > Eric Caron > 85 Westfalia GL Auto >


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