johntena
New member
IMHO, should have gone with Westco Tools.
I have, and am very happy with a pair of upper struts made by Westco. Installation and fit were easy and perfect.
Now, I'm faced with a broken lower strut, the left side. (I should mention that I have an Aeroflow windshield.) I spoke with Tyler at Westco, and he said that they're considering making lower struts, but are not yet at the prototype stage. It might be another 6 months.
My dealer was very sympathetic about the problem, but the lower struts are pressed on to the the shaft that is driven by the windshield motor. One is supposed to buy the whole lower unit for some $300. The service manager said that it is usually the left (lower) strut that breaks. No explanation for that...
So: Do I spring for a new lower unit for $300, or try to repair my broke strut? Well, I'm gonna try a repair. Nothing ventured, nothing gained! And then I'll probably buy the whole unit!