The brand "Strong Arm" (which is sold at Big A flaps in the NE) makes prefectly good hatch struts specifically Vanagons at about $25 each. I believe the part # for an '83 and up is 4634. I have some and they work just fine. James '67 deluxe '71,81,'85 Westies
>When mine failed, I removed it and went into flaps. Although none were >listed for vanagon, I found two the same size, with similar connectors. I >think they cost about $20 ea. Have worked well for two years. If you want >part number, I could go look. > >Peter & Zippy '67 deluxe '71,81,'85 Westies
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