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• Re: New weels rubbing control arm
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Sat, 5 Dec 2015 14:33:11 -0800
  ...New weels rubbing control arm I confirmed they are the correct ET23 offset. I'll mount them up and try to figure out the...
• Stabilizer Bar Assembly Question
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sat, 19 Aug 2000 15:54:27 -0700
  Is it true that the stabilized bar, where it bolds into the lower control arm with bushings, should be tightened upon reassembly only when...
• Automatic reply: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Hildt
  Tue, 9 Feb 2016 03:18:22 +0000
  ? I am away from my email until Valentines day. I will have sporadic and unscheduled access to email and phone. For immediate response, please...
• Re: Cast control arm upgrade worth it? Springs?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 2 Aug 2008 12:24:23 -0600
  My OE Syncro springs have two lime-green dabs on them ... whatever that means. Anyone need these? Taken off at 20 years and 135K...
• Re: eccentric washers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 09:40:20 -0500
  ...I have about 2mm of space between the control arm and the washer I have to deal with....but only on side of the...
• Re: Increase ride height on 2wd front
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 10:05:20 -0700
  ...The upper control arm on the syncro is different from 2wd, but the ball joints are the same, so I would think that the...
• Re: Heating Control Plate
  Historical mailing list - Wolfsburg
  Sat, 16 May 1998 22:30:48 -0700
  ...heater controls? Ever since I bought my Westy in 93 the light that > illuminates the plate area has dangled amongst the control arms in...
• Re: Mitsubishi 3000GT 16" alloy wheels on a Vanagon!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Mar 1999 03:15:25 EST
  ...The Mitsubishi rim would come uncomfortably close to the upper control arm. Probably would scrape against it. Also the bolts looked different. Harald '90...
• Re: UPPER float/wishbone/contol Arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 12:34:39 -0500
  ...All four upper control arm bushings are under $100. My local VW repair specialist (not a dealer) charged me about $125 in labor to...
• Re: Swapping '86 front end onto '82
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 12 Feb 2005 13:28:10 -0800
  ...Control arms, radius rods, springs, shocks, are all different. We can only speculate as to why VW changed the manufacturing methods for the front...
• remove spring to replace F shock?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Apr 1996 15:01:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...the shock? can I just pass the shock by the lower control arm? Is there clearance? later, porter_fred%pax9@mr.nawcad.navy.mil...
• re: EuroVan wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 May 97 15:27:34 EDT
  ...I'm curious though about the special tool you used to hold up the upper control arm.....did you make it yourself (always my...
• Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 22:16:13 -0800
  ...be on the damn thing until it gives! Any wisdom on control arm bushings? One person simply said to hacksaw the thing into two...
• Re: uhh... changing upper control arm bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 22 Aug 2005 20:20:56 -0700
  ...after deciding to change my upper control arm bushings, I > finally looked up the job in my Haynes manual, to find THIS under the...
• Front end suspension
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 11 May 2011 16:08:05 -0400
  ...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: squeeks
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 16:51:28 -0700
  ...Last year I replaced the Upper control arm bushings on the right side, but the driver's side is still fine. I've also...
• Re: Swapping '86 front end onto '82
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 11 Feb 2005 22:03:27 -0600
  ...Perhaps there is an improvement in >> stiffness, given the >> more complex nature of the Vanagon control arm (with the radius rod >> tie in) versus...
• Re: Last air cooled model?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 20:12:23 -0600
  ...Stan Wilder On Tue, 05 Feb 2002 17:55:36 -0800 mark drillock <drillock@earthlink.net> writes: > The 85s with solid lower control arms...
• Re: Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Thu, 12 Mar 2015 22:19:00 -0600
  ...Also, interesting approach on the lower control arm bushing. I would love to see some pics of this to make sure I understand..... *Miguel...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 22:02:42 -0400
  My '84 Vanagon Westy has front steel welded control arms and power steering. They are not "sheet metal" but made form very thick pressed...
• Re: Radius Rod Installation
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
  Thu, 13 Jul 2017 10:55:40 -0700
  ...I tried to re-install the radius rods but neither side would > line up with the threaded hole in the lower control arms (my...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Nut Grade Matter?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:09:01 -0400
  At 12:45 PM 4/14/2011, neil n wrote: >"24-C-117944" Positions 7-8, 10, 12-17 of the VIN 24 is...
• Re: Swapping '86 front end onto '82
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 12 Feb 2005 14:05:15 +1300
  Uh guys, the lower control arms are cast IRON on the late 85 & up. Actually, I would think they are cast STEEL. Cast iron...
• Re: Squeaks/longevity
  Historical mailing list - Jess Lopatynski
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 01:21:58 -0500
  Stuart, Per your post a few days ago about squeaks , I'd love to know your easy fix for the upper control arm bushings...
• That Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 11:01:56 -0500
  ...http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/photos/Cruise_Control_Cable_Connec.jpg About that install, he wrote, "I fabricated a snap-on ball-socket end...
• Re: Anyone have a stabilizer bar linkage they would be willing to part out?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 09:23:48 -0600
  ...lower control arm and > connects via a rubber bushing to the main stabilizer > bar - I only need the piece from the control arm to...
• Re: Squeaking bushings upfront ??
  Historical mailing list - Brian Keese
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 06:40:14 -0500
  ...Squeaking bushings upfront ?? > > > >I just replaced the upper control arm bushings, that's the best thing to > >do. I wished I had done it...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 15 Nov 2014 17:57:31 -0500
  See Burley Motorsports' custom upper control arms that eliminate the finicky bushings. Also, for a good off road ride you may consider progressive long...
• Re: Syncro spring removal without using spring compressor
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 19 Mar 2014 18:42:36 -0700
  ...The let the bottom tube of > the > shock go through the lower control arm so the arm hits the spring seat. > Then > use a...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushings - uhhhgain
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:03:33 -0400
  ...Upper Control Arm Bushings - uhhhgain >> >> I've had two sets of Meyle's go south on me in about 5 months. One >> usually >> starts...
• Re: Warm air from under dash.
  Historical mailing list
  18 Jul 96 05:46:26 PDT
  ...The travel allowed by the control arm in the dash is not enough to accomodate the necesary travel to go from fully opened to...
• Audiovox Cruise Control comment
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 6 Sep 2007 16:16:41 -0400
  ...Rostra one http://www.rostra.com/cruise-control.htm As to, instalation, speed sensor pickup, arm location... I have ordered the VW pickup magnetic...
• Re: Upper COntrol Arm Bushing '85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 15:23:44 -0800
  ...Upper COntrol Arm Bushing '85 GL > Ok, so I knew before I picked Gertie up that she would need the Upper > COntrol Arm bushings...
• Re: mixing urethane and rubber bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 6 Sep 2014 16:15:02 -0500
  ...Sway bar drop link end > bushings ( endlink to control arm end), sway bar to body bushings, and > steering rack bushings. Used whiteline from Chris...
• Re: Parts Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Chris Donaldson
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 22:22:09 -0600
  ...wheel hubcaps Cruise control control unit All 3 Westfalia outlet covers Grey theater style jumpseat Grey front Westfalia table and arm. Driver's and...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Camber Nut
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Wed, 15 May 2024 13:48:34 -0400
  ...Upper Control Arm Camber Nut My only comment is about "Red Loctite". To my knowledge, it takes a torch to dislodge should the need...
• Re: mystery parts again
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 09:07:14 -0700
  ...3 is the > throttle control ... that cable coming out is supposed to go hook up > to the throttle arm (where the normal accelerator cable...
• Re: Lower Control Arm Bushing R&R
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 4 Apr 2009 13:55:51 -0700
  ...for lower control arm install by reading archives. Pics make it that much easier. I've been as accurate as I can, but it...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 09:11:44 -0400
  ...The cast iron lower control arm *acts as a flywheel*. It absorbs the energy caused by bumps in the road.* Stores it and keeps...
• Re: Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 11 Mar 2015 21:34:46 -0500
  ...Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings > > > > I use two Harbor Freight tools for the lower ball joint. > > > > > http://www.harborfreight.com/ball-joint...
• Odd-Ball Vanagon Parts Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 17:24:41 EST
  ...Left Front control arms for syncro Vanagons- $75 each Syncro Vanagon front CV axle assemblies (new)- $199 each Syncro Vanagon Rotors- $35 each. Front...
• wiper arm
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 Oct 2018 23:16:55 +0000
  Hi All;What gives?  I need a new drivers side wiper arm, the one with the wing.  I have checked out a few vendors...
• Re: Idling too fast...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Wed, 15 Jun 2005 22:01:29 -0100
  Thanks...when I unplug the Idle Stabilizer Controller, idling returns to normal. Does that mean that it is indeed the culprit? I read in...
• Re: hit a boulder and a light pole
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 20 Nov 2016 10:08:38 -0500
  ...My first thought was that the lower control arm brackets got bent > rearward. With the passenger side wheel turned to right, if anything, I...
• Vibration
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Tue, 21 Jul 2020 23:19:29 +0000
  Dear Van Types I just had some suspension work done that included upper control arm bushings, new shocks, 1.5" lift springs in the...
• Re: Lower ball joint video's
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 Dec 2015 23:11:52 -0500
  ...You unbolt the top ball joint from the control arm. Then loosen the nut on t lower joint and using a proper tool or...
• Re: '84 value?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:56:09 -0500
  ...Many will have the cast front lower control > arms. > > The 2.1 is different in many ways including better front brakes. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message...
• Looking for interior Plastic 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Shannon Mitchell
  Wed, 25 Jun 2003 08:09:32 -0400
  ...one that goes on top that the directional and wiper control arms go out of and the other one clips on under the wheel...
• 15" Audi Wheels
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 09:50:27 -0600
  ...George, '85 Westfalia >>I found out the hard way that my '85 has a clearance problem on the >>control arms with the rims + LTX...
• FS: 1988 Westy (full camper), Raleigh North Carolina
  Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
  Sat, 6 Sep 2003 07:35:52 -0400
  ...converted and it works ..) 4spd Cruise Control 4 fairly new Michelin LTX tires Recent front control arms and ball joints (rides and handles nice...
• Wiki BZ Shelf Derby contestants - more updates
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 2 Feb 2008 08:05:08 -0800
  ...Coolant_Pressure_Tester "Upper Control Arm Bushings" by John Meeks at http://vanagonwiki.net/index.php/Upper_Control_Arm_Bushings NEWLY DISCOVERED: "Storage Space...
• Re: squeeks
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 11:51:55 -0800
  99.9% it's your upper control arm bushings. Get a piece of old garden hose about 2 feet long and put it to...
• Re: It happens every 100k - vanagons with over 200k mi
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 10:20:01 -0800
  ...upper control arm bushings CV joint a little seam rust Jere 90 GL 88 GL
• Re: Upper Control Arm Nut Grade Matter?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:01:43 -0700
  On Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 9:00 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > I didn't see any warning in Bentley stating...
• Vanagon List appears to be working now.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 9 Feb 2016 03:42:30 +0000
  ...Sorry, no advice I can give you regarding Lower control arm bushing, hope emails start flowing again, volks with knowledge will reply. Rich San...
• Re: Last air cooled model?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 19:14:26 -0600
  I considered upgrading my 83 to later model cast iron (replace stamped metal) lower control arms so I could mount 85 or later full...
• Re: radius arm hole looks awefully wonky.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:47:31 -0500
  ...I did a few dry fits and it doesn't seem to 'nest' on the lower control arm as well - there is a little...
• Re: vanagon rear sway bars..
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 3 Jan 2006 17:01:10 -0500
  ...A simple bolt on , I believe. > > > > My late 85 has the solid cast iorn lower control arm that all the square > > headlight vanagons have...
• Re: upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 12:39:29 -0600
  Jason, I don't know what exactly it will take to replace the bushngs, except your going to need a press to R&R...
• Re: 89 Vanagon with airbags, tilt, leather,and automatic climate ...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 01:54:21 EST
  ...56146, VAN, airbags, passenger airbag, tilt wheel, recliner, leather seats, cruise > control, air conditioner, trip computer, automatic climate control, > electric seat warmer, power windows...