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• Re: GoWesty 1.5 Spring Install - 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
  Mon, 20 May 2013 17:47:46 -0400
  ...Since the arm will be lowered beyond its normal range if not replacing, at least loosen the lower control arm mount. Twisting this bushing...
• Re: Squeaky front end parts
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 22 Sep 2006 09:21:50 -0700
  ...aliens the steel still encircles the pivot and will retain the control arm. But I agree with Alistair entirely - if they are worn, replace...
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 12:25:42 -0700
  ...I watched the guys install upper, lower control arm and ball joints, new tie rod ends and strut rod bushings and I'm very...
• Re: Front shocks replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 4 Aug 2015 20:29:24 -0700
  ...You then use the jack under the lower control arm as near to the brake backing plate as you can get it so you...
• Re: syncro upgrade to 15 inch wheels
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 7 Aug 2004 14:35:33 -0700
  ...sure be a big job since you have to remove the controls arms etc... and have them pressed out. i am hoping that the...
• Bearing Grease Confusion
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sun, 28 Dec 2003 12:40:19 -0800
  ...I got 2 sets of front bearings from Ron and upper control arm bushing (this weekend's project.) In my collection of greases and...
• Re: Replacing Ball Joints...anything else while in there?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 May 2005 19:25:16 -0400
  Lower control arm bushings and the front strut or radius rod mounts and sleeve. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 23 May 2006 20:52:45 -0700
  On 23 May 2006 at 21:02, The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM> wrote: > > Meyers , made in Germany,is the only brand I have...
• Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:47:23 -0700
  ...In partially rebuilding my '81 Westy front end, I: - swapped out lower control arms, one tie rod, and a radius arm. - transferred # of turns...
• 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: Funny "catch" in the steering
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 19 Mar 2014 00:25:56 -0500
  ...That hasn't happened yet, as >> I was >> waiting until I had time to do the control >> arm bushings etc. simultaneosly. Well, now the...
• Re: uhh... changing upper control arm bushings?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 22 Aug 2005 22:21:33 -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...
• Re: front suspension rebuilding (squeak squeak)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:55:44 EDT
  ...so its time to do the upper control arm bushings, at least on the pass side anyway. I can't turn the radio up...
• Re: Follow-up stuck oil plug drain
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 29 Oct 2016 17:10:01 -0500
  ...Upside, was > that mechanic found some other more serious problems, inclduding the > passenger side sway bar link deteched from the control arm. Tires Plus...
• Re: 86 front squeaks and alternator whines
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 10:23:30 -0100
  ...This sounds like upper control arm bushings. $24.95 each. They tend to start squeaking long before they get to the "must-replace" point...
• Re: Upper Ball Joint Prices-Variances from suppliers.
  Historical mailing list - mike and becky
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 15:40:05 -0500
  Tom, I personally have replaced my upper/lower ball joints as well as inner /outer wheel bearings and upper control arm bushingsall purchased from...
• Re: Squeaky upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - dneu
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 14:59:31 -0700
  I JUST replaced the bushings 5000 mi. ago. The originals squeaked when cold, and they did that since I bought the car, new. The...
• Re: 1897 Westy front suspensio rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 11:44:23 -0800
  ...Can I press out > the control arm bushings. I dont want to upset anyone for asking for help but > I have to do it...
• vanagon make over
  Historical mailing list - sean fleener
  Sat, 8 Nov 2003 20:18:34 -0800
  ...poky-van) over to a turbo tortoise, have that part under control, but does any one know of a good (reasonably) priced supplier of...
• Re: Westy-Vision
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
  Tue, 21 Oct 1997 08:23:37 -0000
  ...It is a Emerson with remote control. ---------- > From: Chris & Aimee <uzzi@AIMNET.COM> > To: Vanagon@GERRY.SDSC.EDU > Subject: Re: Westy-Vision > Date: Monday...
• Re: Urethane suspension bushes?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 23:49:35 -0500
  ...Does anyone on the list > know of other > >> Vanagon parts that can be had in urethane? How about the upper > control arm > >> bushes? I...
• FS: 90GL for parts or repair in MA
  Historical mailing list - Paul Kirsch
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 19:21:02 EDT
  ...Left upper control arm bushings were replaced. The body is equipped with fibreglas skirts. Some are damaged, some are intact. I am asking $600...
• Re: Are parts from the company Meyle any good?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 14:03:14 -0400
  So far their upper control arm bushings have been better than Febi. They work without creaking! I have not had any problems with tier...
• Swapping '86 front end onto '82
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 18:39:49 -0800
  ...might consider swapping the whole lot from a newer van - lower control arms, ps rack, newer brakes, the works. How big of a job...
• Re: removing stuck upper ball joints: any tips?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 23 Mar 2006 05:26:49 -0800
  ...Make sure that the large nut is loosely threaded on the ball joint stem Find a way to support the upper control arm so...
• Carpet FS
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 14:19:19 -0700
  ...The front end parts also include the thrust bars (the bars that >project forward out of the lower control arm. >At 10:42 AM...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Nov 2014 15:37:38 -0500
  ...At first I thought the mechanics weren't torquing the right upper control arm enough, as it keeps coming loose and knocking toe way...
• Re: Rear wheel bearing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Perkins
  Sun, 5 Apr 1998 08:58:09 -0400
  >BTW, the other day I thought my upper control arm bushings were bad. I >tightened up the nut at the front bushing(about 10...
• Re: A4 wheels on a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 14:26:28 +0200
  ...The only problem you might see is that the wheels may rub the control arm. Only way to see is to try, if this...
• Re: Front end advice
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 11:27:11 EST
  ...I'm planning on pulling apart the front suspension on my 81 to put new lowered springs on and replace control arm bushings. Should...
• Re: wiper arm
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:56:46 +0000
  ...wiper arm I would have thought Felder Industries to have an aftermarket replacement “wing” :-( DaveB … might have to enquire with Bell Enterprises. > On 13...
• Road worthy once again
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Mon, 12 Aug 2019 19:22:46 -0400
  ...which had broken when I was in Florida in July.) Lower control arm replaced. I had just recently (after the Florida trip) replaced both...
• 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: Buick V6 powered Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 3 May 2008 11:40:06 -0700
  ...The sub frame integrates the lower control arms and suspension into the > mix. You would have to remove the Vanagon control arms and suspension...
• 15" wheels
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 20:39:19 -0500
  ...I found out the hard way that my '85 has a clearance problem on the control arms with the rims + LTX M/S tires...
• Re: Front end bushings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:12:51 -0400
  ...Questions: ---Do the upper and lower control arm bushings need to be pressed out / in? ---Anyone rented a FLAPS ball joint and bushing kit...
• Audiovox CCS-100 Cruise Control Installation
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Sun, 19 May 2002 12:57:07 -0400
  ...home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/photos/Cruise_Control_Cable_Connec .jpg). I had to flip the ball connector arm upside down and bend it to...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings, replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sun, 9 Nov 2014 12:50:41 -0600
  ...me that he has used Loctite to hold each bushing to arm. > When I asked about removal of bushings with Loctite, he said he...
• Re: That Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 10:04:05 -0700
  Does your throttle shaft have an arm with a ball on it now? It might not, since it is an older model but if...
• Made in the Shade!
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Anderson
  Sat, 18 Aug 2001 23:53:28 -0700
  Many thanks to all who replied to my post concerning the upper control arm bushings on "Bear", my '87 Westfalia! I managed to get...
• Re: Adjusting Rear Camber
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:50:38 -0800
  ...Remember all > accelerating > and braking forces go through the control arm mounts. The man with the air > chisel needs to have his hands tied...
• Re: Idle issues
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 16 May 2020 22:26:18 -0700
  ...Idle control valve does not vibrate/hum > but will open/close on bench test. idle Control Module and valve has been > changed out with...
• '87 GL for sale update
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Mar 1997 00:56:59 -0600 (CST)
  ...arm rests After market speakers and stereo system Air conditioning Power steering Power Brakes 97 k miles Front and rear heaters Heated remote control...
• Loose wheel?
  Historical mailing list - Justin
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 11:28:34 -0800
  ...The wheel does rub on the steering nuckle and not the control arms so I don't think It is a ball joint. I...
• suspension bushings
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sun, 5 Nov 2000 21:24:46 -0500
  ...To conclude the front, I plan to replace the lower control arm bushings as well. My question for you is what would be the...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:05:30 -0700
  ...radius arms would have to be perpendicular to that transverse line so that when you increase caster by nudging the control arm rearward, the...
• Re: Best Dash Cleaner and Protector - Armorall or ???
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Sat, 16 May 2009 14:17:03 -0500
  ...Don't get it on crucial control surfaces! -Simon On May 16, 2009, at 1:16 PM, Doug Noganav <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET> wrote: > John...
• Re: Friday Topic: Your Vanagon Accessories
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Fri, 8 Nov 2002 07:02:12 -0800
  Engine S&S Headers w/silver coating Dynomax Turbo Muffler w/2" tailpipe 1.25 ratio rocker arms Bolt-on polished aluminum valve covers...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:46:02 -0400
  ...I'm pretty sure VW didn't use that for the control arms. No, I'm pretty sure they used ductile/nodular cast iron...
• Re: Re.: Synthetic oils
  Historical mailing list - Armstrong, Charles L.
  Fri, 19 Aug 94 12:34:00 cdt
  ...He describes the 911 as an air cooled engine that, as HP and emission controls increased, became more of an air/oil cooled engine...
• Re: Mercedes 16 inch wheels for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Fri, 21 Aug 2015 15:41:17 -0700
  ...I did file the edge on the upper control arms slightly, no big deal. If wider than 7.0" or wider tire than 215...
• Re: Good Multi- Gas detector?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Thu, 3 May 2012 10:49:24 -0400
  ...When the switch is in the on position, the external > valve opens and the alarm arms. If it detects propane the valve closes and...
• Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings...
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 19:32:25 -0400
  > Question three: Are the bushings German or aftermarket? > > Well, now that's a good question. I *think* they were German. > What ever the Bus...
• Re: Rotor swappin help needed !
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 16:26:10 -0700
  ...The > bearings may or may not be the same, depending on if > you have the later > solid lower control arms on the 85. Of...
• Re: droplink breaking at the thread base
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 17:36:07 -0600
  ...That made it a little harder to get it into the control arm mount. Richard A Jones Boulder, Colorado
• Re: Dashboard Removal Procedure: where in Bentley's?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 11:12:48 -0700
  ...LABLE EVERYTHING and to lube all of the heater controls and the wiper control arms too. Also consider replacing the heater blower motor and...
• Radial Arm Bushings.....why R &R them?
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:18:30 -0500
  ...I just replaced upper control arm bushings, ball joints, tie rods, etc. and got a clean bill of health in terms of LT alignment...
• Re: Rubber meets the metal
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Tue, 30 Sep 1997 18:18:42 -0800
  ...allows us to control the movement of the trailing arms closer (if the bushing gives too much the trailing arm will drop farther and...
• 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: Swapping out bad spindle/s
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 May 2012 20:17:09 -0400
  ...All vanagons use the same ball joints and control arm mounts (bushings). While thing are a part consider replacing those and also the radius...