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• Re: Tire Wear.. Now: Worn Upper Control Arm Bushings - Alignment Changes
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:22:47 -0700
  ...Ironically I replaced the lower control arm bushings and repaired/replaced the radius arm bushings. https://sites.google.com/site/tubaneil2/vanagonmaintenanceandrepair But.... While...
• which direction for the plates? Re: (followup) Re: part numbers for link hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 13:40:58 -0400
  ...At the very >> > least, I'd like to get 2 of the bushings by Friday. I have a >> feeling >> > that when I call the...
• Syncro fron wheel bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  29 May 1997 09:22:47 -0600
  ...Front Wheel Bearings, All rubber bushings, Shocks, tie rod ends, all being redone. The upper A arm bushings are completed, now it's on...
• Re: Squeaking Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 24 Sep 1998 14:45:15 -0400
  > I wrote: > > > A very good and very cheap lubricant for any rubber bushings is kerosene > > (or diesel fuel). It is nondestructive to rubber and...
• Re: Need Help with Syncro 5-speed Shifter Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 09:52:48 -0800
  ...Need Help with Syncro 5-speed Shifter Bushings >Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 09:38:34 -0800 > >Item number 16 is part number 251...
• Re: Front end creeping resolved
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 22 May 2022 14:32:55 -0700
  ...If the bar to chassis bushings are lubed, they won’t make any squeaking or chattering noises. Same for the bushings used for the...
• Re: Squeaky upper control arm bushings--HOW SERIOUS CAN THIS BE?
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 07:53:31 -0700
  ...I have the new bushings in hand but I dont have the time to install anything this month. How long can i go on...
• Re: Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 16:25:31 -0800
  ...Control arm bushings Spring compressors are not needed for changing the Syncro springs/shocks. In fact you'll have a hard time getting them...
• Re: Control Arm Bushings)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 08:07:02 -0700
  ...Control Arm Bushings > >> > >> Its hard to say. My 84 has 210,000 miles and I only > >> replaced the upper > >> control arm bushings and the...
• Re: Clunk in Front
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 19 May 2017 21:01:55 -0700
  ...At the last alignment, the shop said upper control arm bushings. Rather than replacing piecemeal, I replaced all the front end bushings with t3technique...
• Re: While replacing steering rack.....
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:14:04 -0500
  ...that runs through the inner bushings on the upper A-arm . > It's mounted eccentrically where the bushings are .. > moving the a-arm inward...
• Lube Raditor fan motor bushings?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:28:23 -0800
  ...Can I lube the motor bushings? Are they easily accessible? Or is the fan a "sealed" affair and not worth trying to lube? It...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings, replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Paul Freese
  Sun, 9 Nov 2014 15:13:20 -0800
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• Re: no sway bar = no improvement
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Mon, 20 Mar 2006 11:11:11 -0500
  ...wrote: > Have you checked the upper A-arm bushings? > > Chris. > > --- Wesley Pegden <wes@CS.UCHICAGO.EDU> wrote: > > >> So, without the the stabilizer bar and...
• Do Shift linkage bushes wear ...
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:34:28 -0700
  I am not sure how much the worn shift linkage bushings harm the transmission. Anyone? Zoltan
• Re: Sway bar bushings-Poor shape..
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 09:52:10 -0700
  ...Pretty sure it's rubber bushings, but it does beg for my attention. I have to get under there and have a look soon...
• Re: Front Suspension Rattle
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 22:50:59 -0500
  ...The last I had a rattle in my front suspension of my '85 the a-arm bushings were shot. I've replaced those and...
• FS: L/R Front lower control arms and Wishbone arms off 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 18:45:40 EDT
  ...I would replace the bushings though. You can get the bushings replaced and shorten the down time when you do a front end job...
• Re: Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 30 Aug 2012 06:04:04 -0400
  Neil, if you want the real deal I have them and the two bushings. They come from Gunzl Classic Parts in Germany. From my...
• Re: poor cornering - too much sway
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 20:15:11 -0700
  ...Would I gain much by simply replacing the torsion/sway bar > bushings? Are OEM bushings okay our should I go with urethane bushings? > > I...
• Re: Vanagon shocks and coils spring
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 13:03:28 -0500
  ...I had thought suspension > bushings and shocks, but the local VW shop (Volk's > Cafe) said only shocks, the suspension bushings > wouldn't cause...
• Re: Nolathane upper control arm bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Jan 2020 15:07:11 +0000
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• Re: Shifting when hot
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 18:26:42 +0000
  Try switching to RedLine gear oil and make sure that you do not need any new shifter bushings.
• tire wear & heater core
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 12:14:12 -0400
  ...Changed upper control arm bushings and after alignment by local tire dealer and a few thousand miles the outer tire edge continues to wear...
• front suspension question
  Historical mailing list - jim&kim
  Thu, 28 Sep 2000 17:28:01 -0700
  The outer bushings on the front stabilizer bar need to be replaced(83.5 westy). Bentley shows a lovely picture of the assembly(page...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 10:34:55 -0800
  ...replacing the steering rack bushings and the steering coupler disks? I bet for sure that the radius rod bushings are toast, and most likely...
• Removing front springs from '86 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - WFryer
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 22:05:53 -0700
  ...I need to remove the control arms on my '86 Syncro to install new bushings in the inner pivots. Does anyone know if this...
• Re: brake shoe bottom spacer
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:55:39 -0400
  ...com/main/**tools-hardware/fasteners/** > miscellaneous/bushings/9-16-x-**15-16-x-14-gauge-machine-** > bushings-20-pcs-box/p-1652611.**htm<http...
• Re: Front Suspension Squeek
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Mar 1996 21:36:02 -0500
  Suspension squeks up front usually caused by Upper control arm bushings. These are available aftermarket and the bentley manual gives good instructions on instalation...
• Tips for removing rear trailing-arm bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Walt Oliver
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 14:13:58 -0400
  ...The bolts may be frozen to the steel sleeves inside the bushings, because the entire bushings turn when I apply lots of torque to...
• twanging/creaking noise in front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:27:38 -0500
  First significant drive today after replacing my steering rack, strut rod bushings, and upper ball joints. On the initial test runs around the neighborhood...
• Re: Suspension Gurus Opinion Needed
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:19:32 -0700
  I'm pretty sure I got my rear bushings at Van-Cafe.... On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 3:40 PM, Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose...
• Re: Tie Rod ends and Rear trailing arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 30 May 2012 00:17:45 -0400
  ...Also, the bolts attaching the rear trailing arm bushings are frozen in the bushings and even after considerable abuse, they refuse to budge. Is...
• Re: Bushings on Stabilizer bar.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 18 Dec 2010 08:06:46 -0800
  ...Don't lube with petroleum, it will soften the bushings permanently. I clamped the bar in my vise which made it a lot easier...
• Re: Front end rattle solved
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 10 May 2021 11:33:24 -0400
  Hi Alistair, The bushings I replaced looked just like the new ones except they were highly compressed in the center. They became almost paper...
• Re: New steering rack bushings and Peanut Oil on my pipes...
  Historical mailing list - Don
  Sun, 22 May 2011 08:56:09 -0600
  ...New steering rack bushings and Peanut Oil on my pipes... > > Fat is 9 calories per gram. Doesn't matter where it came from. > > Protein...
• Re: Trailing arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 7 Jun 2012 16:15:30 -0400
  ...On 6/7/2012 3:49 PM, ralph meyermann wrote: > Hi gang is there any trick to ease the installation of trailing arm > bushings...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:40:37 -0500
  ...from one of the TheSamba sellers, that he is selling > shifter bushings that don't wear out and would not need the concertina kind...
• pesky throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sun, 16 Aug 1998 13:07:38 -0700
  ...Eventually the bushings wear into an ovoid/egg shape, allowing leakage & sticking. (sometimes the shafts wear out - or both!!...fun!). So anyhow the solution...
• Re: Front suspension bushing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 12 Sep 2014 17:18:44 -0700
  So, at what point in replacing bushings do you take it in for an alignment? All of them? 30 year old rubber should be...
• Re: Squeaky upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 19:59:52 -0500
  ...Squeaky upper control arm bushings >Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 14:59:31 -0700 > >I JUST replaced the bushings 5000 mi. ago. The originals...
• Re: PS Rack, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 10:37:04 -0400
  ...While their consider the upper and lower control arm bushings and definitely the radius rod mountings. The lower bushings and ball joints will require...
• Re: AFM, throttle body needed
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 07:08:21 EDT
  ...Are they re-bushed? They cannot be re-bushed as there are no bushings to begin with. If the shaft and or body is...
• Correction:81'Shift Linkage Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Price
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 09:21:27 -0600
  Correction to original message: The linkage only applies to 1980- 83 vanagons. They changed the linkage in 1984. Ken
• Re: Rear Springs and Bushings and Steering Rack
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:09:59 -0400
  ...looks very easy!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wtfk5vWHPXU Also, the rear PowerFlex bushings on the T3 site are two piece, and a...
• '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 04:03:24 +0000
  ...If you do view the photo I welcome any comments regarding the condition of the other bushings, etc. Thank you. Skip Elgin, IL '84...
• Upper Control Arm Bushings Revisited: What else to do
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:11:30 -0400
  ...I need to replace the upper control arm bushings (squeeky, squeeky, squeeky). So I was hoping to get your opinions on what else I...
• shifter problems
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Fri, 8 Apr 2005 07:48:31 -0500
  ...Regarding the bushings on the rear - I have not tackled that yet. My van is difficult to shift into second. I have replaced everything...
• Re: need stabilizer link
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 11:26:11 -0500
  ...If the bushings are loose,get new bushings.But no, the common wisdon( was once mine) is to continue to torque the nut down...
• Need Syncro Front shocks
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  16 May 1997 15:33:16 -0600
  ...Need Syncro Front shocks 5/16/97 2:59 PM Hi, the front A arm bushings on my '89 Syncro are, well they aren...
• Upper Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - David Paterson
  Wed, 2 May 2001 15:36:03 -0400
  Hey Listees, Can anyone tell me the size Hex wrench I need to take the Upper Control Arms off? TIA Dave
• Re: Squeaking front bushings
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 26 Feb 2015 17:23:06 -0800
  I've sprayed silicone once with no effect, so I'm going to keep at it a few more times! Stuart
• Re: uhh... changing upper control arm bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 23 Aug 2005 16:39:03 -0400
  Typo? I think not... Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ ----- Original Message ----- snip.......Vanagon mechanic at the "stealership".......
• Re: Shift Linkage Cleaning and Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 13:42:39 -0500
  ...All of the bushings that support the shifter rod do need to be cleaned and lubed, but I found that the key was the...
• Re: Front end maintenance
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 15:36:24 -0800
  Just doing this, ball joints, sway bar bushings [also called control arm bushing by some], take a look at your brake disks. I'm...
• Re: front end reassembly: strut bar
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:59:24 -0700
  ...I got the front bushings in , but it was a struggle part of the way for sure. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill MacLachlan" <billmacla@GMAIL...
• Re: New steering rack bushings and Peanut Oil on my pipes...
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 22 May 2011 09:59:46 -0700
  ...That said, I did notice an improvement replacing upper control arm bushings on p-side, and they weren't *that* worn out. Neil. On...
• Re: poor cornering - too much sway (tire update)
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 12:33:18 -0500
  Or perhaps suspension bushings or ball joints. I can't believe even with collapsed springs the tire would hit. Suspension bushings are very often...
• Wiper relay rod(s) question
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:54:34 -0700
  ...Booster, b/c pedal bushings, etc. Am video taping, and hope to have it all on my server soon, though can't say when...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:08:07 -0700
  ...Good tips. "cute little plastic bushings" Har har. No doubt. I recall that Roger Sisler made mention of using a brass bushing (like on...