hi all, I recently replaced the bearings on the sliding door (a 1988 tintop van). The lower bearing (vertical) was worn to the nub, it was replaced 3 years ago with a plastic/Derin bearing. On my other van it was replaced with an aluminum one 12 years ago and is still working fine. I'd think the plastic/Derin one is not as good as the OEM aluminum one *(tempted to say it's bad).* How about you? Any experience to share? I am looking for a couple of aluminum ones... maybe Ken Wilford can help... (The vertical shiny one on the left of the picture) https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=2345938 thanks, dan |
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