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Re: Brake swap
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sat, 14 Jan 2006 14:31:19 -0800
Yes, Joe, the job is fairly easy, if dirty! The upper and lower ball joints need to be unbolted, and the tie rod ends...
Re: Top Ball Joint replacement
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:36:30 -0400
...It worked on the tie rod end and also to push the upper ball joint out of the spindle. Autozone seemed to have a...
Re: Lower ball joint video's
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 19 Dec 2015 20:06:13 -0500
...Lower ball joint video's John, doing front end work is my (current) least favorite thing to do on the van. Usually folks never...
Re: Clunk Clunk noises
Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
Mon, 9 Sep 2002 02:44:28 +0000
<html><div style='background-color:'><DIV> <P>Upper and/or lower ball joints. Lift front tires off the ground and grab the tire at...
Re: Ball joints, upper / lower
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:36:59 -0800
...t make it. > > Oh well, another time! > > Regarding the ball joints, you wrote, "The upper ones take about 45min top > each side, the lower...
Re: rebuilding front suspension
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Fri, 27 Sep 2013 12:42:13 -0500
...Some > aftermarket parts may not last as long. (see threads on upper ball > joints and upper control arm bushings). The UCA bushings on my...
Re: Vanagon shocks and coils spring
Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
Wed, 9 Feb 2005 21:04:11 +0100
...in some other article I read that the most probable cause for "sweaky" suspension is worn upper ball joint. With a description how to...
Re: My van was aligned ...
Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:34:29 -0700
...When I arrived to pick my Westy up, John said he noticed that I had recently replaced the upper ball joints and tie rod...
Re: Upper & Lower Ball joints replaced...and worn out after one year!
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Wed, 5 Apr 2006 14:23:15 -0400
...My 1 year old upper ball joint was bad after 1 year.This on the same side where I had this worn out hole...
Werks for Wagons newer home
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Tue, 17 Oct 2006 15:01:13 -0700
...My be able to install them without replacing the ball joints and upper control arm bushings. Press work for total joint/bushing replacement is...
Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:24:21 -0400
...Easy to do. > > I use the hammer method on upper ball joints. It's a larger tapered > part , > than the tie rod is, so...
Re: Are There Junk Ball Joints?
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Tue, 24 Sep 2002 14:59:12 -0400
...Is that good? PRICES ON UPPERS Importedcarparts.com Lemforder $32 BusDepot.com $24.95 Bus-Boys.com Ball Joint, Upper $23.65 PRICES ON...
Re: Ball joints and steering rack
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sat, 8 Dec 2007 21:47:36 -0500
...Mike Allan Streib wrote: > The parts are here, and I will soon be tackling the replacement of > upper ball joints and the steering rack...
painlessly removing steering knuckles?
Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
Wed, 28 May 2014 22:55:25 -0400
...The upper and lower ball joints, as well as the tie rod ends, are in good shape, and I don't want to do...
Re: Knock from front right wheel while braking and turning left?
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Mon, 16 Jun 2003 09:41:19 -0700
...Changing the upper > ball joint and pads had no effect. Anyone got a suggestion?
PICS/text of My Upper Ball Joint R&R
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:15:35 -0800
Hi all. It's all been said and done so to speak, (Tom Carringtons page for example) but maybe some useful tips for the...
Re: Control Arm Bushings (do I need to WELD?)
Historical mailing list - John Reddick
Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:43:57 -0400
Wes; While you have it all apart, I would highly recommend doing everything, including all bushings, upper and lower ball joints, and tie rods...
FS 87 Westy
Historical mailing list - Lee Brewer
Tue, 22 Jun 1999 11:18:58 -0700
...correct tires front ball joints and tierods boots are torn (need new) front upper control arms squeak. (need new) back bumper is bent on...
Re: Mono Tube vs Twin Tube Shocks (dampers)
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 14 May 2020 17:59:26 -0700
...Add another > 1/2" of drop and the upper ball joint doesn’t stand a chance. The pricey > Moog joints are now not right...
Re: Squeaking Bushings
Historical mailing list - BILL
Wed, 23 Sep 1998 20:01:16 -0600
...But, my squeak came from the upper ball joint. When I checked the upper control arm bushings...they were slopping around in there which...
FS: 83 WasserWesty
Historical mailing list
Sat, 17 May 1997 18:40:55 -0400
...flow meter new fuel injectors new tires upper and lower ball joints KYB shocks all around upper control arms all camping equipment present and...
Re: twanging/creaking noise in front suspension
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:42:11 -0500
...Mike Allan Streib wrote: > First significant drive today after replacing my steering rack, strut > rod bushings, and upper ball joints. > > On the initial test...
Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:05:30 -0700
...vertical plane running through the upper and lower ball joints is not changed (i.e. the lower ball joint would move *straight* back). Since...
Re: Upgrading an '85 Westy to '86 Spec?
Historical mailing list - No Name Available
Sat, 29 Jan 2005 10:40:19 EST
...The upper and >lower ball joints hold the spindle arm to the upper and lower control >arms. You can use the newer spindle arm...
Re: '85 springs to a 90GL?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 5 Nov 2014 14:37:41 -0500
...rack for a manual >duringthe same procedure and replace the upper ball joints, so an >alignment is pretty much a given. TIA DM&FS...
Re: FAG or SKF wheel bearings?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 7 Aug 2008 19:43:45 -0500
...a shop just to press out and in new upper and >> lower ball joints on my 83 steering knuckles. I told the guy that...
Re: upper control arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 13 May 2009 08:31:50 -0400
...Also, I know how to check ball joints for wear, but how does one check for tie rod end wear? Since I'm going...
Re: Have several 84 buses, on seems to sway more in wind. MUST BE SOLVED.
Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
Mon, 20 Mar 2006 18:38:48 -0600
...I've changed the upper ball joints before. The tires are pretty good. They are truck tires with stiffer sides than car tires. The...
"free" Canadian Tire loaner tools...
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Fri, 22 Dec 2006 11:53:54 -0800
...a couple of these kits to change lower (not very fun) ball joints in an early Vanagon. I'll do a write up on...
Re: Funny Noise...
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Mon, 12 Apr 1999 13:50:35 +0200
...Second, the clunking noise can come from worn out balljoints. I have both loose nuts and a worn out ball joint, it makes a...
Urethane suspension bushes?
Historical mailing list - Kevin Dawson
Wed, 11 Sep 2002 00:11:50 EDT
...I've found anti-sway bushes, tie rod and ball joint replacement bootees in urethane. Does anyone on the list know of other Vanagon...
tire wear ques
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Thu, 29 Jul 2004 13:36:24 -0400
...could this be the result of the wear? incidently the upper and lower ball joints are new. tia jason _________________________________________________________________ Overwhelmed by debt? Find out...
Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
Mon, 18 Jan 2016 17:10:36 -0800
...Your upper ball joint is far stronger than your upper control arm bushings! In other words, if you are installing them correctly then you...
Re: Steering Question
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Wed, 5 Jan 2011 13:57:33 -0700
...A few weeks ago I replaced worn upper ball >> joints >> and put on new shocks all around. The lower ball joints looked ok, the...
Re: Ball joints, upper / lower
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
Tue, 30 Jan 2007 15:16:31 -0800
...Oh well, another time! Regarding the ball joints, you wrote, "The upper ones take about 45min top each side, the lower ones are more...
Upper Bushings squeak
Historical mailing list - Kevin Dawson
Thu, 19 Jul 2001 00:14:51 EDT
...Thus far I have only been able find anti-sway bar bushes, end link bushes, shock tower bushes, tie rod and ball joint boots...
Re: Help,camber adjustment
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Thu, 4 Apr 2002 21:30:56 -0800
...0 degrees. >He also said there was no play in the ball joints and the entire front end is tight still. Vehicle only has...
Re: Ball joints, upper / lower
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 27 Jan 2007 07:22:36 EST
...The good book gives 2.3 hours to both ball joints on one side. 4.0 hours for all 4. Add another hour for...
Re: Front end suspension
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 11 May 2011 15:29:15 -0700
...They couldn't do it - said I need upper control arm bushings and upper ball joints. The shops price parts and labor was almost...
Re: upper control arm
Historical mailing list - Karl M
Thu, 9 Mar 2000 14:07:46 -0500
...My upper > > boots were torn but the joints were good so I found some boots that would > > fit.. they failed within 2 months. A...
Front suspension upgrades and more
Historical mailing list - Aaron
Tue, 22 Mar 2005 13:18:06 -0800
...Should they be replaced? - Upper Ball joints - Lower Ball joints - Upper Control Arm busing - Tie Rods My next thought is brakes. They are OLD...
Re: Ball joints, upper / lower photo procedure
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 28 Jan 2007 06:09:18 EST
...I'm gearing up to do the ball joint thing and am wondering what else I shou= ld replace since I'm going to...
Re: Urgency of Upper Control Arm Bushing replacement?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 6 Jan 2013 19:48:11 -0800
...Sound could also be a ball joint. Assuming you're talking about a 2WD (I know little of the Syncro), the upper control arm...
Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
Historical mailing list - Todd Brown
Thu, 13 Mar 2014 20:27:03 -0700
...Extending the > shocks will put the ball joints beyond the angles they can handle. > GoWesty sells a spacer for the upper ball joint.
Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Mon, 18 Jan 2016 19:45:01 -0600
...Your upper ball joint is far stronger than your upper control arm bushings! In other words, if you are installing them correctly then you...
Re: new bearings and ball joints installation DIY
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Thu, 23 Oct 2003 00:51:27 -0400
...Wed, 22 Oct 2003 22:05:08 -0400 <DIV></DIV>> <DIV></DIV>>I just replaced the upper and lower ball joints and...
Re: Getting parts numbers (& rumor of dealer parts departments)
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Sun, 12 Mar 2000 01:11:57 -0800
...Then I am going to work on the front end and I need driver side upper ball joint, possibly lower ball joint, coil spring...
Re: Book time for CV Joint work?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 25 Apr 2006 19:15:26 -0500
As long as we are on the subject of book time - how much time for --- Upper and lower ball joints Power Steering rack Fuel...
Re: Front suspension parts quality?
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Sun, 22 Apr 2007 19:06:55 -0400
...Lately, i'm having some problems with upper ball joint, so i went to the dealer. Ben
Re: can I fix my power steering?
Historical mailing list - Curtis Graham
Wed, 17 Mar 1999 11:29:39 -0700
...4) Undid the 17mm nut below the ball joint and used seperator with hammer to pop out ball joint. 5) Did the other side...
Needed one steel wheel and some advice.
Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
Sun, 9 Aug 2015 00:01:44 -0400
...with a passenger side upper control bushings that have seen better days and a possible bad upper ball joint. I like to replace the...
Re: Tie Rod Boot
Historical mailing list - David Prendergast
Wed, 3 May 2006 10:19:23 -0400
...wrote: > Ok, so I just finished my new upper trailing arm bushing and ball > joint replacement,(Thanks Dennis) no more squeaking! > Next on my...
Re: Ball joints, upper / lower
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:36:10 -0800
Shucks, I'll pay $525 to anyone* that wants to come to my house and do both sides, uppers and lowers, and check out...
Vanagon parts price check in Ottawa
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 4 May 1996 06:03:49 -0400 (EDT)
...side head gasket and finding out that my left front upper ball joint is loose ( all in one week ! ) I have bit the bullit...
Re: Older Vanagon suspension R&
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:30:26 -0700
When I redid Dixie's front suspension I got my upper and lower ball joints and bushings etc from Van-Cafe because I like...
Re: 16" alloys for vanagon
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:25:57 -0800
...d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > The clearance issue may be the upper ball joints and rear trailing arms. If > you need any spacer at all...
Re: upper ball joint replacement
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Thu, 3 Dec 2009 11:06:19 -0700
On Dec 3, 2009, at 10:59 AM, Al Knoll wrote: > One of our esteemed listees mentioned some time back that a railroad > spike...
Re: 87 vanagon - to but or not to buy
Historical mailing list - James Glenn
Sun, 02 Mar 1997 18:55:50 -0500 (EST)
...First, your upper ball joints are probably bad, and the front rotors are way beyond their limit - figure $2-300 for that alone. Weak...
FS: 87 Syncro GL
Historical mailing list - David Dempsey
Mon, 1 Dec 1997 15:34:20 -0500
...189K, working locking rear diff., recently replaced exhaust system and rear brake drums and right upper ball joint. Coolant leak from stripped head bolt...
Re: axle connected to hub bone?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 8 Aug 2009 13:22:06 -0700
...I am > just changing the strut/spring and to get better access I removed the > two top bolts of the upper ball joint. Now...