Steering Coupling Disc 211415417 (coupler)

[Paul Hatfield]

I bought and installed the Lares coupler from Rockauto. Photo comparison shown of what is probably the original one on my '77 and the new coupler. As stated before, it is not so soft as to fold like a taco. Pretty stiff and you can't fold it over. Fitment was also good. I took advantage of the time working on it to clean up the ground wire- the one in the photo is not from Rockauto.
Just giving feedback to the group- this coupler seems fine to use.

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[richparker]

Lares for the win!
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[SGKent]

sounds good to me.
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[rs-vic]

Is that a Lares 209? The Lares is a rag joint, laminated fiber and rubber.
See babysnakes’ post on the previous page

[Paul Hatfield]

I agree with you that the RockAuto website shows a rag type coupler. I ordered part number IAP 211415417 and it shows a photo of the rag type.
However,,,,, what I received shows no sign of being the construction shown in the photo on the website.
It arrived as shown in my picture above, and again, it is stiff and fit well when I installed it. The hole pattern matches the original, center hole matches, and the only difference is the outside diameter of the square is slightly larger than the original.
Heck, it was only $7.88, so the price was worth getting it so I could see it and decide if it felt like it would last.
Hope this helps.
Paul
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[Wildthings]

[rs-vic]

I just received a Lares 209 rag joint coupler from Rock Auto so it’s back in stock.

[wcfvw69]

I just posted an add for the NOS German steering coupler.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2596472
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[The Volkswagen Ranch]

Bill, I will buy the coupler! Just sent you an email. Bob
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[wcfvw69]

Well, that coupler sold within 10 minutes of listing it w/lots of emails. What a shame no one is reproducing those couplers to the same quality as the OEM version.
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[SGKent]

That was an elephant one. VW used several different brands. Some years back that is the only one people would use. Then I think SGF or something like that came along when the elephant brand was no longer available. Someone should be really happy with that.
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[ToolBox]

[metahacker]

am i hearing this right? we like the Lares 209 better than the SGF?

[Wildthings]

[metahacker]

well, both seem to be available. i guess i'll grab both and compare
bought multiple on my last 2 bus builds...quality seems to vary GREATLY on this piece

SGF, German
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vw-steering-shaft-flex-coupling-disc-corteco-251419417b
p.s. our car club gave us a discount code for this site that you guys might find useful: 2022AVANTSCLUB

Lares 209
https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/lares,209,steering+coupler,7418

[kreemoweet]

[metahacker]

thanks man. i totally mixed that one up. the corteco is normally a SGF.
but the corteco of that PN is NLA from FCP

looks like the Lares 209 it shall be ;-)

[Bullshift]

I'm just taking a lunch break after removing my original coupler, about to go back to install the new one which will be the Lares 209 from RockAuto.

Here is brief video that shows a close up of the fibers in my 'original' Hartig coupler, a bend test between Lares 209 (sourced from RockAuto) and the CIP1 coupler, as well as a video of the Hartig coupler in action before I removed it.


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Just finished up the re-install. Here is a video of the Lares 209 coupler in action, freshly installed. My wheels are on a very smooth cement with a fine layer of dirt/dust. I'll do my best to mount my GoPro under there and go for a drive soon, it's about to get cold here again though so it may be a week or longer before I get around to it.


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[P24p1]

So is the OEM one from Cip1 considered dangerous? I just got one because I'm limited on options and mine needs replacing - is it that bad?
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