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• Re: control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Henning, Eric
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 11:49:43 -0400
  ...I installed new upper control arm bushings in September of 1995 > at 178,200 km and now at 263,000 km one is loose...
• Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 16:43:18 -0500
  Well, three years ago I replaced the ball joints, tie rod ends and upper control arm bushings on my '86 Westy, putting grease fittings...
• Re: Size of allen head in upper control arm?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 23:23:24 -0400
  ...Size of allen head in upper control arm? Hey all, Getting ready to do the big front end rebuild thing and want to make...
• Re: Upper COntrol Arm Bushing '85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:34:37 -0500
  ...Be careful to support the control arm when pressing in the new bushings so you don't bend it. When reinstalling the control arm...
• upper control arm bushing- replacing?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 21 May 2001 09:10:04 -0700
  how easy/hard is the replacement of the upper control arm bushings? I have some yucky squeeks that i wanna silence. thanks m Matthew...
• To weld or not to weld upper control arm bushings..
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 20:12:22 -0400
  Hey all, Is it necessary to tack weld in the upper control arm bushings back in as per bentley? or will the bolt hold...
• Re: Control Arm Bushings (do I need to WELD?)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 11 Aug 2007 10:41:12 -0400
  ...This will usually un squeeks the control arm bushings, but it didnt,soooooooooo, I suspect the sway bar bushings are the villian. If you...
• Upper control arm bushings installation
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 01:51:38 -0700
  I'm reinstalling the upper control arm, with new bushings, on my 1983 Westphalia, and there is something I don't understand about using...
• New Control Arms W/ Bushings!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 06 Mar 1997 19:48:31 -0800
  I got my hands on a few sets of Control Arms! These are OEM and if you have one of those Vanagons that SQUEEKS...
• Re: Upper Control Arm, hex key size
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 May 2008 11:30:48 -0400
  ...Upper Control Arm, hex key size >Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 23:22:34 -0700 > >Howdy, > >Can someone tell me what size hex key...
• Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 17:49:52 -0800
  Yes I am planning on replacing all of those additional parts...key concern at this time are the lower control arm bushings. This is...
• Re: suspension bushings
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 10:19:20 -0700
  I am replacing the upper control arm bushings this weekend. Bus Depot has them for about $120 for all four. Easy job if you...
• Re: Control arm bushings (front end madness)
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 21:00:05 -0400
  ...Control arm bushings (front end madness) > mee too, > Sid in New Orleans. maybe a group tool effort, parts too? just an idea. >
• Re: Cast control arm upgrade worth it? Springs?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 2 Aug 2008 12:46:34 -0400
  mdrillock <mdrillock@COX.NET> writes: > If you get the brake/control arm assembly get the rubber brake hoses > too and don't damage them...
• Re: Tow Loops [back to thread subject]
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:56:29 -0400
  ...Bentley calls the A-arm an upper control arm, and the track rod a strut bar. The two control arms (upper and lower) mount...
• Re: Size of upper control arm allen head - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 21:55:47 -0400
  ...Size of upper control arm allen head - 87 westy Would anyone be kind enough to inform me of the size of the allen head...
• Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 11:50:34 -0500
  Looks like I am going to have to replace some control arm bushings. I seem to remember there was some discussion quite a while...
• Re: control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 23 May 2006 13:55:54 -0400
  Why do the cast iron control arms give a better ride? Edward > Do note that a late(late 85,onward), cast iorn front suspension...
• Re: Dreaded control arm bushing syndrome?
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 09:39:30 -0500
  ...Dreaded control arm bushing syndrome? > Hi all, > > Now that the weather's warmed up considerably, I think I have to rename > my van "Squeaky...
• Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 08:51:39 -0800
  ...So far all I have is the 4 upper control arm bushings ($24.95 ea. @ Bus Depot 251 407 077). 1. Are there "lower...
• Re: Running out of castor adjustment
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 15 Jul 2013 19:16:46 -0400
  ...It's controlled by the location of the upper control arm anchors, the lower control arm anchor, and the radius rod anchor, all in...
• Re: Upper Control arm compatibility
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 27 Jun 2013 12:13:18 -0400
  At 11:58 AM 6/27/2013, Craig Cowan wrote: >Are all upper control arms the same? >I need some for my 90gl and...
• Squeaky upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - dneu
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 09:43:31 -0700
  Has anybody tried anybody tried drilling, taping and putting a grease fitting on the upper control arm bushings to stop the squeak? Do you...
• Re: Ball joints?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 02:05:38 -0400
  ...And Dave responded, > I would look at the bushings for the upper control arms first. Bentley > tells how to see if they are worn...
• Vile Lower Control Arm Bolt
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:36:40 -0400
  Just finished a multi-day fight with a front lower control arm bolt on a Syncro. It was seized into the metal center of...
• Re: Upper Controlarm Torque
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Jan 2000 22:15:44 -0500
  ...Upper Controlarm Torque > Page 40.2 in Bentley's shows a torque of 54ft lb on the upper control arm nut > for the up...
• Re: Late lower control arms
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:04:23 -0600
  ...They also said >> that older control arms are made from sheet metal. I've yet to find >> sheet metal control arms on my '84...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 16:38:13 -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: Squeak, rattle, and roll
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 20 Apr 1999 08:24:42 -0700
  Probably your upper control arm bushings are squeaking. Mine started squeaking at about 150,000 miles. I have found Slick 50 One Lube spray...
• Re: Frond end Knocking on 83
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Mar 97 19:26:48 EST
  ...That will produce "thumps" when the now lose link hits the lower control arm. Look under the van near the front wheels. I have...
• Re: control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 20 May 2013 13:44:13 -0400
  ...http://www.vanagonauts.com/Upper-Control-Arm-Bushing-R&R223.htm I installed the urethane bushings from t3technique.com about a year ago because...
• upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 12 May 2009 17:12:23 -0800
  What's the consensus on brand name for upper control arm bushings? I've read threads on the Samba that indicate one brand, while...
• Re: Control Arm Bushing Squeak?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Sun, 8 Jan 2006 21:35:13 +0000
  ...Control Arm Bushing Squeak? >Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 11:00:52 -0500 > >The upper control arm bushings on my '84 seem to squeak...
• Re: upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 18:57:09 +0000
  ...Anyways - I just replaced my upper control arm bushings & did so without the use of a press. Simply; - Mark the position of the pivot...
• Re: control arm bushings got the squeaks
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 22:00:12 -0600
  and also what years the control arm on an '81 is compatible with. anyone have any experience with this issue ? -------------------- Clip ---------------------- 80-84 Usyally...
• Re: Upper Control Arm, hex key size
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 5 May 2008 23:43:18 -0700
  ...Upper Control Arm, hex key size 14MM or if desparate, 9/16". Not enough room for a socket bit, just get a short l...
• Re: My new Upper Control Arm Video
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Mon, 6 May 2013 12:14:52 -0400
  ...My new Upper Control Arm Video Just wanted to share my new upper control arm video I just posted to Youtube. Here is a...
• Removing Upper control arms
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Wed, 31 May 2006 07:20:58 -0500
  ...The front end cannot be properly aligned because the bolts holding the upper control arms are rusted solid. The mechanic I go to is...
• 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...
• Urgency of Upper Control Arm Bushing replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 21:38:15 -0500
  ...The Upper Control Arm (A Arm) has loose bushings that are thunking over bumps. An examination shows pretty deteriorated bushings on the A as...
• Re: Control Arm Bushing Squeak?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 11:00:52 -0500
  The upper control arm bushings on my '84 seem to squeak seasonally. Once a year I spray them with silicone lubricant to keep them...
• UCA bushing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 15 Jul 2012 22:34:26 -0700
  Waded through an upper control arm bushing replacement job on my syncro yesterday http://shufti.wordpress.com/2012/07/15/vanagon-syncro-upper-control...
• Size of upper control arm allen head - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Kozak
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 17:15:56 -0400
  Would anyone be kind enough to inform me of the size of the allen head on the front upper control arm bolt for an...
• Upper Control Arm, hex key size
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Sun, 4 May 2008 23:22:34 -0700
  Howdy, Can someone tell me what size hex key is needed to remove the upper control arm? It's bigger than 12mm and 1...
• Re: Febi or FEQ upper control arm bushing quality
  Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
  Thu, 6 May 2010 00:24:16 +0000
  ...Febi or FEQ upper control arm bushing quality Does anyone have any experience with the upper control arm bushings now sold by FebiBilstein and...
• FW: Pressing Lower Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:19:44 +0000
  ...Pressing Lower Control Arm Bushings Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:16:19 +0000 -------------- Forwarded Message: -------------- From: Trvlr2001@comcast.net To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Dreaded control arm bushing syndrome?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 10:26:41 -0800
  My passenger side upper control arm bushing went out two summers ago on my '87, and it squeaked, and there was slop in the...
• Re: To weld or not to weld upper control arm bushings..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Thu, 23 Sep 2004 15:07:32 -0400
  ...If I recall correctly, the tack welds secure the bushing once pressed into the control arm. As the press fit isn't necessarily that...
• Re: Upper control arm bushing problems with Syncros?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 7 May 2010 03:29:11 -0500
  ...2010, email99 wrote: >Since installation of upper control arm bushings the in the cast syncro >control arm doesn't require welding, I wondered if...
• WTB: Rear Control arm for 82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 10:37:45 -0400
  I am looking for a rear control arm for my 82 Vanagon Diesel. I need the driver's side, and would prefer to find...
• REAR CONTROL ARMS
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:08:25 -0400
  I had a scrap yard sell me two rear control arms. The yard could not get the two main hinge bolts out, so they...
• Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 3 Feb 2016 02:09:15 +0000
  ...Yes I am planning on replacing all of those additional parts...key concern at this time are the lower control arm bushings. This is...
• 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 have a set of front lower control arms and Wishbone arms. I would rather not try to ship due to weight and size...
• RE: control arm bushings for 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
  Mon, 27 May 96 13:54:47 UT
  ...control arm bushings for 85 Westy >I'm in the process of getting parts together to do the control arm bushings on >my 85...
• control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 20 May 2013 09:31:10 -0800
  I need to replace my control arm bushings this summer. Does anybody know of a website that has a tutorial and some pictures to...
• Re: upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 17:46:16 -0500
  > My 85 vanagain has shot upper control arm bushings on the right side. I > have priced these things out, my best offer 30 bucks...
• Control Arm Bushing Squeak?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 15:44:38 +0000
  Is there any way to quiet a squeaking upper control arm bushing? My mechanic said that's an early sign they are starting to...
• Nolathane upper control arm bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 18 Jan 2020 12:15:34 -0800
  ...Anyone installed these Australian Nolathane REVO420086 Upper Control Arm Bushings Working and lasting? Image of parts, packaging: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix...
• UperControlArmBushings
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 14:44:26 -0700
  ...utm_term=1980-1991+Volkswagen+Vanagon+Control+Arm+Bushing+Vaico+W0133-1632510+Upper+80-91+Volkswagen+Control+Arm+Bushing+1984+1982&fp=pp&gbm...
• for those of you running the 15" South African Alloys...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 22:26:29 EDT
  ...to the control arm (i had to remove one of the front wheel weights, because it was hitting the control arm) use the stick...