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• Front end misery... but done.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 09:53:32 -0700
  ...I managed to replace upper and lower ball joints, upper control arm bushings, brake rotors and bearings and new shocks on the westy. I...
• Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 11:05:25 -0500
  ...So here is my list - Have I missed anything? Upper and lower control arm bushings Upper and lower Ball Joints Front Shocks Stabilizer Link...
• Re: Big Brake Kits?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 8 Oct 2005 15:12:32 -0700
  ...The worst part was trying to get the new-style, nylon insert locknuts tightened up on the new upper ball joints and outer tie...
• Re: Mysterious tire noise.. problem solved
  Historical mailing list - Kun Chang
  Sat, 5 Apr 2003 07:07:14 EST
  ...Now I just found both of the lower and upper ball joint boots on the passenger side have been broken, but the wheel still...
• Re: How long have your shocks lasted?
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 21:53:27 -0800
  ...not have has to change upper control arm bushings, with more work to be done this summer (ball joints and UCAB on the other...
• Re: Steering/front end "Clack!" sound - then no sound!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:57:44 -0800
  ...I'll be replacing the D-side upper ball joint, but will inspect the couplings etc. between the rack, gear box, and steering column...
• Re: Ball joints, upper / lower
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:24:44 -0800
  ...Ball joints, upper / lower > > Shucks, I'll pay $525 to anyone* that wants to come to my house and do > both sides, uppers and...
• Re: Mono Tube vs Twin Tube Shocks (dampers)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 15 May 2020 02:09:44 +0000
  ...Add another > 1/2" of drop and the upper ball joint doesn�t stand a chance. The pricey > Moog joints are now not right...
• 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: upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Scott D Foss
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 13:31:10 -0800
  ...and of course, you need to know that the other front suspension parts, like ball joints etc. are OK in order to get a...
• Clunking front end noise
  Historical mailing list - db25
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 10:50:00 EDT
  ...Next part that I replaced were the upper ball joints. Nope, that didn't do it either. I finally gave in and spent an...
• Web Page Update / Crew Cab update
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Mon, 7 Dec 1998 16:25:23 -0500
  ...of my upper balljoints has a torn boot...that will prolly fail as well. If I need to replace the joint, I'll do...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 14:51:55 -0800
  ...Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought Well, three years ago I replaced the ball joints, tie rod ends and upper control...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 21:13:46 -0800
  ...Wheels off. > > Next, remove the two Allen bolts holding the upper ball joint and lift > the wishbone arm up to free the steering arm...
• Re: Audi 5000 alloy wheels any comments?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 19:47:49 -0700
  ...Syncros have more clearance between the inward side of the tire and the upper ball joint. Audi 5000 turbo rims have an offset of...
• Re: Undoing the big nut on the upper ball joint - who knows how?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:35:09 -0400
  ...Undoing the big nut on the upper ball joint - who knows how? Hi Dennis, I don't think I would recommend opening the brake...
• Re: Upgrading an '85 Westy to '86 Spec?
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Fri, 28 Jan 2005 10:39:52 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...
• Wheel suggestion.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 31 Dec 2019 17:26:45 +0000
  ...On the 2WD it may hit the upper ball joint requiring a 3mm spacer. This is due to the 8 inch width. It is...
• Re: tire wear ques
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Sat, 31 Jul 2004 08:06:12 -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: SA big brake kit..who has best price? also going in for surgery tomorrow..
  Historical mailing list - Emil Lehan
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 17:46:38 EDT
  ...Basically you need the large steel piece which has the upper and lower ball joint attached to the top and bottom. Good Idea is...
• Re: torsion rod bearings vs. upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - stephen steele
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 18:40:41 -0700
  ...Most also agree that this the perfect time to do the ball joints and tie rod ends, too. I have put off doing my...
• Road trip and mechanics litany of issues
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Tue, 27 May 2008 23:39:00 -0400
  ...much) Water pump has stain at weep hole Right ball joint bad, need upper boots So...estimate is about $1500, and recommend I don...
• 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: Syncro Parts or standard?
  Historical mailing list - S_J_ WACKER
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 19:33:03 -0800
  ...Not Standard >Upper Right Ball Joint: Standard >Front Outter CV Joint Boot: Don't have them on 2WD, Not Standard > >Hope this helps! > >Brad...
• FS: *Magic*Bus*
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Sat, 22 May 1999 11:47:22 -0600
  ...new Michelin tires, brakes, AFM, Upper ball joints, Upper control arm bushings, battery and within the last four years: head gaskets, bearings, alternator, water...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 15:12:11 -0800
  ...Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought > > Well, three years ago I replaced the ball joints, tie rod ends and upper control...
• Re: Needed one steel wheel and some advice.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Aug 2015 09:53:07 -0400
  ...That said the best way to inspect them is to remove the two screws holding them to the upper ball joint and test them...
• Re: Mono Tube vs Twin Tube Shocks (dampers)
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Thu, 14 May 2020 17:34:50 -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: Get yourself a hydraulic press!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 27 Nov 1999 15:27:55 -0800
  ...clock should be without one of these! CV joints, upper control arm > busings, and ball joint replacements are a breeze with this tool. You...
• camber out of whack?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Kennedy
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 09:08:45 -0700
  ...ever - I'm thinking new steering rack, as all the ball joints and joints between the wheel and rack seem tight. BTW, replacing the...
• Re: Needed one steel wheel and some advice.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 9 Aug 2015 09:21:48 -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: Spring advice
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Sun, 18 Apr 2021 20:56:20 -0700
  ...seem to be paying the tax in extra CV and upper ball joint wear. I did the rears first, and was driving around like...
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 13:35:54 -0500
  ...Now, this was only the uppers, can't speak yet as to how tough the lower ones are. Jeff
• Re: Disappointed with Yokohama Y370 Tires
  Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 15:38:41 -0400
  ...it? The tie > rod ends are new german ones, the upper ball joints and upper bushings were > done in the last six months. > <snip>
• 1.9L exhaust smoke after sitting for 30 days
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 19:55:24 -0800
  ...I needed to move it to do some work on the upper ball joints, and when I started the engine the hydraulic push rod...
• Re: Upper Ball Joint Removal (!#$%^&)
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 21:17:27 -0700
  ...First make sure the fork you are using is sized to the ball >joint. Also make sure the faces of the working end are...
• Re: Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? (and some trip pics)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 11 May 2013 10:50:07 -0700
  ...If an upper ball joint or control arm has any paly in the direction of > wheel rotation that needs to be fixed. The upper...
• Re: '85 springs to a 90GL?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 5 Nov 2014 07:49:50 -0800
  ...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: Are parts from the company Meyle any good?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 14:03:14 -0400
  ...upper control arm bushings have been better than Febi. They work without creaking! I have not had any problems with tier ball joints or...
• Re: Mono Tube vs Twin Tube Shocks (dampers)
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 16 May 2020 14:42:42 -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...
• Repair bill reality check?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:38:52 +0000
  ...Left and right lower ball joints. Left worse than right, but right not far behind" $208/pr plus labor "Upper strut bushings & steering rack...
• Re: Ball joints, upper / lower
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 15:49:10 -0500
  ...he help me find parts and change them! The upper one take about 45min top each side, the lower one are more dificult and...
• Re: Mushy steering, wallowing ride
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 9 Nov 2012 11:44:38 -0500
  ...The upper ball joints have both been replaced this > year and seem not to affect this mushy feeling and I switched tires from one...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Upper suspension are/wishbone bushings at spindle
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 9 Oct 2007 14:09:18 -0400
  ...said they >> could provide VW of NA brand suspension parts (ball joints >> and upper A-arm bushings) for those who want them. The price...
• Re: Fw: one year anniv.
  Historical mailing list - Doug Smith
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 12:51:33 EDT
  ...top seals, luggage rack seals, used intake air distributor, new upper ball joints, new sink drain P trap and thru floor fitting, new windshield...
• Fwd: Squeaky front end parts
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 09:12:39 -0400
  ...Is there any sort of lubricant that might give me some short term quieting relief? I just replaced the passenger side upper ball joint...
• Re: Remove front suspension etc. as unit?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 15:19:35 -0800
  ...seperate upper arm from upper ball > > joint, remove springs/shocks and drop lower parts as a unit? > > > > That way I could either sell as...
• Wheel Spacers
  Historical mailing list - Jim Huskins
  Wed, 12 Sep 2001 14:08:20 -0400
  ...any tires I've tried on the front rub the upper ball joint area. I've been told on this list that wheel spacers...
• Re: While replacing steering rack.....
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:06:52 -0400
  ...I also plan to replace upper ball joints (ripped boots, tight joint so far), and the tie rod ends (ripped rubber), I already have...
• Re: Aux. air reg. update
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Mon, 4 May 1998 19:50:07 -0700
  ...I will be seeing Tom tomorrow when I pick up a replacement port upper ball joint assembly. If I can remember I will ask...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 19:06:14 -0500
  ...Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought > >Well, three years ago I replaced the ball joints, tie rod ends and upper control...
• Re: Engine Conversion marketing survey
  Historical mailing list - mike .
  Wed, 2 May 2007 11:05:05 -0700
  ...The list needs to >> be broken down into two halves. "Weenies" (like me) who think that >> replacing upper ball joints is big time mechanic...
• Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 12:26:35 -0700
  ...But even with no load, just moving the control arm up and down (upper ball joint disconnected) you can hear and *feel* the rubbery...
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Tue, 31 Aug 2021 23:02:15 -0700
  ...That is what the Lemforder upper ball joint looks like to me. So is it a new factory or are they now just re...
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Sun, 21 Sep 2008 09:59:43 -0400
  ...net> wrote: > Chris, > > Ball joints themselves aren't that expensive, but the labor for the R&R > surely is. > > The upper can be replaced...
• Re: Front shock installation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 00:25:04 -0400
  ...strut bar bushings and sleeves, lower and upper control arm bushings, and of course the ball joints. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Front outer CV on Syncro
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Thu, 21 Nov 1996 07:26:27 -0500 (EST)
  ...YOu don't have to remove the bearing assembly, just the brake caliper and the upper ball joint. The rest is simple. Other problem...
• Re: tire wear ques
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 29 Jul 2004 14:41:57 -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: Tires/upper balljoint/steering rack work. Report
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:52:59 -0800
  ...NOT > saying it's the way to do it. > > I replaced both upper ball joints, and lubed the steering rack. Now my > steering is...
• Re: While replacing steering rack.....
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:46:42 -0700
  ...I also plan > to > replace upper ball joints (ripped boots, tight joint so far), and the tie > rod ends (ripped rubber), I already have...