Pop-Top lift assist kit

Pop-Top Lift Assist Kit - Heavy Duty [Vanagon]

$160.95
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Pop-Top lift assist kit
  • Pop-Top lift assist kit
  • Strut mounted in rearward location (the most commonly used spot!).
  • Two kits installed for oversize loads.
  • Forward mounting position for heavy loads.
  • Two kits installed for oversize loads.
  • Included Hardware
  • 150lbs w/single kit - forward position.
  • Two kits installed for oversize loads.
Pop-Top Lift Assist Kit - Heavy Duty [Vanagon]
Pop-Top Lift Assist Kit - Heavy Duty [Vanagon]
Product: GW-V-TOP-LOAD
Works With: 1980-1991
Manufacturer: GoWesty
Availability: Low Stock
Wrench Rating: Requires some hand & power tools and minimal mechanical knowledge.
$160.95

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Not carrying any weight up top, but still need some help getting the top up? Try our low-cost light-duty lift assist kit!

This fantastic Pop-Top Lift Assist Kit allows you to install pneumatic struts to assist in the opening of your loaded Vanagon Westfalia pop-top. This kit is specifically designed for handling added loads to the top—surfboards, rack kit, etc. If you have this kit currently and it is not enough, you can double up!

Pop-Top Lift Assist Kit features:
• High-strength mounting points and custom mounting brackets
• Durable, high-quality struts—measuring a whopping 45 inches!—manufactured specifically for this application
• A clean and aesthetically-pleasing installation procedure
• Kit also includes all necessary hardware, and detailed installation instructions.

This kit can be installed in three ways:
• Single Kit - Rear position — For light to medium loads (50-100lbs) atop your Westy, this placement is perfect.
• Single Kit - Forward position — For heavy loads (100-200lbs) on top, this mounting position makes it a breeze to pop the top.
• Dual Kit - Both positions at once* — For extra-heavy loads (200lbs and up), buy two complete kits (four struts total).

*Order our Supplemental Bracket Kit if you want the flexibility of installing the mounting brackets in both front & rear locations. This way you can move the struts to either location depending on your changing roof load!
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Anonymous

the shocks work great. they are perfect for the two steel cross bars, unloaded, installed in the back position. I do think they should come with the lock off because it wasn’t immediately apparent how to turn the tube around 180°. (remove the set screws, and add loctite when putting them make in).

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James R.
Pop up Struts

If you are loading your Westy top with a rack and extra goodies you’ll love these struts. Made a huge difference.

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Michael S.
Pop Top Lift Assist

These help a great deal when carrying kayaks on roof.

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Daniel H.
Big Yakima

I take these on and off depending if we have the big storage box on the roof. very strong, only put in the forward location if you have over 100# extra on your roof.

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Hillary T.
Cancel your gym membership!

Why did I wait so long to install these? Taking off the sleeve and safety latch was a breeze. Installing the mounting brackets was always a breeze. I learned long ago to take my time, measure 9 times, drill once. Now my top just lifts itself. So great. So great.

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ERIK S.
Go ahead, add another board!

Phew, the days of the three person open and close are over. 200 lbs of gear and a couple surfboards, no problem.

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s.w.

Can’t wait to set up

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santana w.
Can’t wait to get set up with these

👍

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Francois P.
Back saver!

This thing is fantastic! Given the stock mechanical (dis-)advantage of the pop top linkage, if you tried to put any kind of baggage on the roof you *know* how hard it is to open/close the poptop safely...

No more!!! This kit completly solves this and, to boot, you now have to slightly pull on the roof to close it. This is perfect to take your time to furl-in the canvas and make sure it won't get stuck in the sides or front latch.

Perfect!

My roof load is a burger with kitesurfing equipment (3 kites, 2 wetsuits, PFD's, 2 harness, 2 twin tips) + a custom rack to attach the burger... Maybe 150lbs total...

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Alain P.
Pop-Top Lift Assist to support kayak and bike

Top quality, fast delivery

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Charles T.
Perfect!

Works great.

It does push up slightly if there’s nothing on the roof. But you can easily take em out.

Added sealant to ensure a water tight seal.

I was a little confused with the locking mechanism. The piece between the struts. Ended up just removing it and haven’t had any issues.