My old radius rod spacer sleeves are pretty rusty. Are these GoWesty stainless steel ones a good replacement?

Absolutely! The original radius rod spacer sleeves were prone to trapping moisture and rusting out. We developed these out of durable stainless steel to be a long-lasting replacement. They're designed to fit perfectly and prevent that same rust issue, giving you peace of mind on your front-end rebuild.

I'm rebuilding my Vanagon's front end. How many of these radius rod spacer sleeves do I need?

You'll need two of these spacer sleeves per vehicle to properly complete your front-end rebuild. They are sold individually, so be sure to add two to your cart to ensure you have everything needed.

Will these stainless steel radius rod spacer sleeves fit my 1987 Vanagon 2WD?

Yes, these radius rod spacer sleeves are designed to fit all Vanagon models from 1980 through 1991, including your 1987 2WD. They work with both 2WD and 4WD, and various models like Weekenders and Campmobiles, making them a versatile upgrade for your front suspension.

Are these stainless steel spacers worth the upgrade over the stock ones?

Definitely! The original sleeves often rusted through, causing issues. By upgrading to our stainless steel radius rod spacer, you're investing in a component that won't rust and will last much longer. Customers often mention the great quality and that they're a must-have for any suspension work, saving you potential headaches down the road.

Manchon d'espacement de tige de rayon

Product:	251-407-097-SS
Works With:	1980-1991
Manufacturer:	GoWesty
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Ce petit manchon d'espacement métallique pour la tige à rayon avait tendance à emprisonner l'humidité et à rouiller. Ce n'était pas grave tant qu'ils étaient encore disponibles chez VW (à 19 $ pièce), mais lorsqu'ils sont devenus obsolètes, nous sommes sortis et avons fabriqué les nôtres en acier inoxydable. Inox, quel concept ! Si vous reconstruisez votre frontal, prenez-en une paire et fuggeddaboudit !

Vendus séparément. Deux requis par véhicule.

Exploded diagram of VW van front suspension assembly with labeled parts and components.

Bushings and Ball Joints [Front End - 2WD]

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