Will this Pop-Top Lift Assist kit work for my early Eurovan Weekender?

Yes, this kit is specifically designed for early-model Eurovan Weekenders (1993, 1994, and 1995) that currently use the manual H-bar lifting mechanism.

Do I have to remove the manual H-bar to use these hydraulic struts?

No, you have two options: you can either completely remove the H-bar and replace it with the hydraulic shocks for more interior room, or you can keep the H-bar and add the struts as an assist measure to help with heavy loads.

What are the technical specifications for the hydraulic struts included in the kit?

Each strut has a lifting force of 90lbs and measures 44.25 inches from the center of one socket to the other.

Is the installation difficult, and does the kit come with everything I need?

Installation is straightforward and the kit includes everything required: two hydraulic struts, four mounting brackets, all necessary hardware, and detailed instructions covering both installation options.

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Pop-Top Lift Assist [Eurovan Weekender]

Product:	GVW-EV-TOP-LIFT
Works With:	1993-1995
Manufacturer:	GoWesty
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Wrench Rating:	Requires some hand & power tools and minimal mechanical knowledge.

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If you've got an early-model Eurovan Weekender (Westfalia) with the manual H-bar pop-top lifting mechanism, this kit is for you!

When the first Eurovan Westfalia pop-tops were introduced, they included a manual-lift H-bar similar to the Vanagon. Due to the interior ergonomics of the Eurovan, raising the top this way is not the easiest thing to do. The later models moved to a hydraulic strut system that works much better.

This kit allows you to EITHER remove the H-bar and replace it with the same hydraulic shocks that came in the later models OR add these hydraulic struts in addition to the H-bar as an assist measure for heavy loads.

Kit includes:
• (2) Hydraulic struts
• (4) Mounting brackets
• All necessary hardware
• Detailed instructions that cover BOTH installation options