{"product_id":"jp-group-front-door-check-rod-door-stop-oe-version-left-or-right-vw-bus-1976-1979-vanagon-1980-1991-oe-251-837-249-jp-8576-0","title":"JP Group Front Door Check Rod (Door Stop), OE Version, Left or Right | VW Bus 1976–1979 \u0026 Vanagon 1980–1991 | OE 251 837 249 (JP-8576-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Front Door Check Rod, OE Version — VW Bus 1976–1979 \u0026amp; Vanagon 1980–1991 (JP-8576-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP Group JP-8576-0 is the OE-version check rod (door stop strap) for the front cab doors. It holds the door open and stops it over-swinging. EMPI lists it for the 1976–1979 VW Bus and the 1980–1991 Vanagon, left or right. OE 251 837 249; JP ref. 8189810200. Sold each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1976–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus (Bay Window)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront cab door, left or right, per EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1980–1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Vanagon incl. Westfalia \u0026amp; Syncro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1968–1975\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e — earlier check strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSliding door\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot this part\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment comes from EMPI, the US distributor for JP Group. If your vehicle has been modified or parts have been swapped over the years, compare your old part or the OE number before ordering. Questions? Contact us with your year, model and chassis number and we will check it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP-8576-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW OE reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e251 837 249\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8189810200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924529111\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront cab door, left or right\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group (Denmark), distributed in the US by EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 1.0 lb (estimate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 x 4 x 2 in (estimate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne door check rod.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eCheck rod pin (OE 211 837 257 B), bolts or door panel clips.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe check rod links the door to the body pillar and gives the door its open stops. When the rod or its rollers wear, the door swings wide open, will not stay open on a hill or in the wind, and can hit the front fender. A broken check rod also strains the hinges. A new rod brings back firm, safe door stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJP Group is a Danish supplier that has specialised in classic Volkswagen and Porsche parts for decades, and EMPI distributes the range in the USA. Their parts are made to match the original design, so they fit without the guesswork that comes with generic replacements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the door panel to reach the check rod mounting inside the door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive out the pin at the body end, then remove the bolts inside the door and pull the rod out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrease the new rod and fit it in reverse order. A new pin is a good idea if the old one is worn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck that the door holds at each stop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the factory workshop manual (Bentley or VW) for your model. If in doubt, have a qualified mechanic fit the part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1978 Bus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists the 1976–1979 Bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1990 Vanagon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists 1980–1991.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeft or right?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEither front door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it the same as VW 251 837 249?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists 251 837 249 as the OE reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA new check rod pin if yours is worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, new JP Group part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-bus\"\u003eVW Bus \/ Type 2 Parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-vanagon\"\u003eVW Vanagon Parts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/body-panels\"\u003eBody Panels \u0026amp; Sheet Metal\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65):\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.p65warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. Parts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JP Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67100898623603,"sku":"JP-8576-0","price":62.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/8189810200.jpg?v=1793700333","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/jp-group-front-door-check-rod-door-stop-oe-version-left-or-right-vw-bus-1976-1979-vanagon-1980-1991-oe-251-837-249-jp-8576-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}