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Re: Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock?
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Mon, 3 Oct 2005 20:42:27 -0400
...In the meantime, I'm eyeing the bushings on the bottom side of the connection from the sway bar to the radius rod---they...
Re: Tire Wear.. Now: Worn Upper Control Arm Bushings - Alignment Changes
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:22:47 -0700
...got me > wondering. > > AFAIK, if ONLY the bushings themselves are worn, the wear is between the > outer part of bushing (secured to arm) and...
Re: upper control arm
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 10 Mar 2000 10:21:23 -0800
...the inner and outer sleeves, same as the original. Nothing spins free, and that is the way all rubber suspension bushings I have ever...
Re: Rubber meets the metal
Historical mailing list - Jake Kooser
Tue, 30 Sep 1997 19:23:01 -0400
...I replaced the outer torsion bar bushings on the rear of my Square with the polyurethane ones from Bugpack, and have had a terrible...
Brake rotor wear
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Sun, 20 Feb 2000 10:37:44 -0800
...in other words, there is a 1mm high ridge around the outermost part of the braking surface of the rotor, where the pads do...
Re: hit a boulder and a light pole
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Thu, 17 Nov 2016 22:56:22 -0700
...I have an outer tie rod available and plan on >>> replacing it. Tips on that? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> T. >>
Was: Tire Wear.. Now: Worn Upper Control Arm Bushings - Alignment
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:10:48 -0700
...AFAIK, if ONLY the bushings themselves are worn, the wear is between the outer part of bushing (secured to arm) and inner sleeve. AFAIK...
Clunking front end noise
Historical mailing list - db25
Tue, 14 Apr 1998 10:50:00 EDT
...He said that it was definitely upper control arm bushings. For $650 they could replace them and add a front end alignment and I...
Re: Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 26 May 2018 14:54:24 -0700
...Amounted to prepping the bushings before install, some sealant etc in the hope of delaying the ripping of the bonded rubber Alistair > On May...
Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings...
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 27 Jul 2003 17:09:03 -0700
About a year ago I bought two sets of upper control arm bushings from a list member. They were after market and I don...
Re: Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
Sat, 26 May 2018 17:26:40 -0400
...Ken PS the new material bushings squeeze after a few months too. Ken Wilford at vanagain.com On Sat, May 26, 2018, 5:07...
Re: Inner tie rods
Historical mailing list
Sat, 22 Jan 2022 14:17:43 +0000
...I have urethane bushings all around except the steering rack, haven’t changed those old decrepit bushings yet and when I hit about 65...
Re: Front Suspension Blues (Got the Squeeks)
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Wed, 15 Aug 2001 12:10:03 -0700
...The manual says the bushings need replacing if the inner race allows the bolt head to contact the outer casing, but I can't...
Re: Inner tie rods
Historical mailing list - Tom C
Fri, 21 Jan 2022 21:05:37 -0500
...If there is play, see if it is the tie rod outer or the > > inner one (under the steering rack boot). It should be...
Re: Ball joints and steering rack
Historical mailing list - TC
Sat, 8 Dec 2007 18:14:22 -0800
...pop outer the cotter pins, unbolt the outer tie-rod ends then get em off the wheel with that tie-rod spreader thingy 3...
Re: Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 26 May 2018 14:07:10 -0700
...These bushings have less than 10k miles. I have to womder if my installation was faulty or if the part wasnt up to the...
Re: Ball joints and steering rack
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:24:11 -0500
...pop outer the cotter pins, unbolt the outer tie-rod ends then > get em off > the wheel with that tie-rod spreader thingy > 3...
Fw: Fw: front suspension rebuilding (squeak squeak)
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:15:45 -0400
...where >> the plastic meets the outer metal shell) always failed. I cut open a >> few of >> my failed bushings and always found rust damage...
Re: Rear Wheel Camber
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 7 Nov 1998 10:34:23 -0500
...are rusted into the bushings. Basically, the trailing arms are attached to the body at two places. The outer mounts are slotted up and...
Re: upper control arm
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:42:01 -0800
...Took the right ctrl arm to the shop today and had 2 new bushings pressed in and spot welded. Cost me a hundred bucks...
Re: Front Suspension Blues (Got the Squeeks)
Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
Thu, 16 Aug 2001 10:25:07 -0400
...The manual says the bushings need replacing if > the inner race allows the bolt head to contact the outer casing, but I > can't...
Re: Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sat, 26 May 2018 14:54:24 -0700
...No way they are worn out yet. > > Ken > > PS the new material bushings squeeze after a few months too. > > Ken Wilford at vanagain.com...
Re: Seafoam for Squeaks?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 7 Dec 2008 13:42:10 -0800
...and...........what worked on some squeaky upper inner a-arm bushings for me..... I've sprayed those things like crazy with silicone spray, WD...
Re: Clunking front end noise
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Tue, 14 Apr 1998 12:13:39 -0400
...He said that it > was definitely upper control arm bushings. For $650 they could replace them > and add a front end alignment and I...
Re: Suspension for Off Roading
Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
Mon, 17 Nov 2014 07:53:34 -0800
...The top > control bushings coming loose is a sign you have bushings that are bunched > up and seized. This is fairly common. Replacing them...
Upper A-Arm Bushing repair
Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
11 Jul 1997 15:41:16 -0600
...take out. ;) o Carefully press the new bushings in. Press in straight. Press on the outer portion of the fat end, do not press...
Re: Inner tie rods
Historical mailing list - Tom C
Sat, 22 Jan 2022 10:41:05 -0500
...I don’t think mine have ever been changed, I’m at about 235k miles. > I have urethane bushings all around except the steering...
Re: Suspension for Off Roading
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 17 Nov 2014 08:15:47 -0800
...The top > > control bushings coming loose is a sign you have bushings that are > bunched > > up and seized. This is fairly common. Replacing them...
Re: Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 26 May 2018 15:18:27 -0700
...No way they are worn out yet. >> >> Ken >> >> PS the new material bushings squeeze after a few months too. >> >> Ken Wilford at vanagain.com...
Re: Rebuilding suspension - suggestions
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Tue, 28 Aug 2012 04:06:20 -0600
...I did the control arm bushings about a year ago. I think the rest are good. Is there a way to check them other...
Re: Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 11 Mar 2015 17:27:34 -0700
...Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings I use two Harbor Freight tools for the lower ball joint. http://www.harborfreight.com/ball-joint...
Re: rubber luggage rack washer
Historical mailing list - azsun99
Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:02:12 -0700
How about the rubber bushings that go at each corner of the radiator. http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=171121276D It has been a...
Re: Seafoam for Squeaks?
Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
Sun, 7 Dec 2008 20:23:19 -0800
...And the bushings are OK too........no play or > anything ........just used. > I also find that if a van has been dead a long...
Re: Seafoam for Squeaks?
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sun, 7 Dec 2008 16:02:24 -0600
...And the bushings are OK too........no play or > anything ........just used. > I also find that if a van has been dead a long...
Re: Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 11 Mar 2015 21:40:25 -0500
Here's the HF tool I use on suspension bushings in and out http://www.harborfreight.com/Ball-Joint-Service-Kit-for-2WD-and...
Re: Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Wed, 11 Mar 2015 20:54:31 -0400
...Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings > > I use two Harbor Freight tools for the lower ball joint. > > http://www.harborfreight.com/ball-joint...
Re: cv joint lubing
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Fri, 20 Mar 1998 20:26:05 -0500
...It is non-destructive on rubber and is excellent on bushings. > Take the joints apart. Keep the balls, and outer/inner races in ziplock...
Re: Suspension for Off Roading
Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
Mon, 17 Nov 2014 08:44:59 -0800
...The top > > control bushings coming loose is a sign you have bushings that are bunched > > up and seized. This is fairly common. Replacing them...
Re: Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Wed, 11 Mar 2015 18:34:03 -0400
...2wd-and-4wd-vehicles-60827.html For the lower control arm bushings, I use the press from the first kit and an adapter that...
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...
Re: upper control arm
Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
Fri, 10 Mar 2000 10:04:49 -0800
...Took the right ctrl arm to the shop today and had 2 new bushings pressed in and spot welded. Cost me a hundred bucks...
Re: Can a Manual Steering Rack Fail Internally?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:40:18 -0700
...only manual steering rack 'failure' I have seen is the bushings on the > outer ends can wear, so the end of the geared track...
Re: Upper A-Arm Bushing repair
Historical mailing list - Randy Newell
Mon, 14 Jul 1997 11:23:34 -0500
...take out. ;) > o Carefully press the new bushings in. Press in straight. Press on the > outer portion of the fat end, do not press...
Re: Inner tie rods
Historical mailing list
Sat, 22 Jan 2022 16:09:53 +0000
...I have urethane bushings all around except the steering rack, haven’t changed those old decrepit bushings yet and when I hit about 65...
Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:10:16 -0700
...outer nut to spec, does this ensure the final position of arm? i.e. if one were to torque too much, (compress bushings, draw...
Re: Please Check your Nokian Tires
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 22 Nov 2014 11:01:22 -0500
...For alignment there are a number of mounts and bushings that go bad that will allow the alignment to change under load. The front...
Re: Seafoam for Squeaks?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 8 Dec 2008 12:19:38 -0800
...And the bushings are OK too........no play or > anything ........just used. > I also find that if a van has been dead a long...
Re: Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
Thu, 12 Mar 2015 22:19:00 -0600
...Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings > >> > > >> > I use two Harbor Freight tools for the lower ball joint. > >> > > >> > > >> > http://www.harborfreight.com/ball-joint...
Re: Tie Rod ends and Rear trailing arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 30 May 2012 09:06:58 -0400
...The outer sleeve in the bushing is the hardest part so once you get through that the bolt is a bit easier to cut...
Re: Front tire wear
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:38:55 -0700
...Unless something is really bent, only ball joints, control arm bushings, and camber adjustment affect camber (well, or wheel bearings just about to fail...
Re: Tips or Hints for Replacing Power Steering Racks?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:00:25 -0700
...I just did all the bushings in my Syncro front end so I took out the sway bar and radius rod but I can...
Re: Can a Manual Steering Rack Fail Internally?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:21:22 -0700
the only manual steering rack 'failure' I have seen is the bushings on the outer ends can wear, so the end of the geared...
Re: Tips or Hints for Replacing Power Steering Racks?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:10:59 -0400
...If I had bolted it to the van as it was it would have pushed 2 of the mounting bushings all the way to...
Re: Rebuilding manual steering rack? (+ crossing the creek)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 9 Apr 2008 15:03:56 -0700
...I suggested bushings and he thought that might be. I'm thinking $425 is a hell of a price for a couple of bushings...
Re: WTB: BFG A/T KO 14" tires
Historical mailing list - joe trussell
Wed, 7 Apr 2010 09:10:58 -0600
...I was surprised at how fast the outer edges wore out. Now my only question is, do I move the good rear BFG's...
Re: Rebuilding manual steering rack? (+ crossing the creek)
Historical mailing list - jbclem1
Wed, 9 Apr 2008 14:37:59 -0700
...I suggested bushings and he thought that might be. I'm thinking $425 is a hell of a price for a couple of bushings...
Re: upper control arm
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Fri, 10 Mar 2000 12:07:26 -0800
...Took the right ctrl arm to the shop today and had 2 new bushings pressed in and spot welded. Cost me a hundred bucks...
Re: WTB: BFG A/T KO 14" tires
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Wed, 7 Apr 2010 07:52:42 -0700
...I have outer edge wear on my fronts also, but assumed my alignment was off. Are your ball joints loose? I replaced an upper...
Re: Rebuilding suspension - suggestions
Historical mailing list - brett rueff
Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:51:56 +0000
...I did the control arm bushings about a year ago. I think the rest are good. Is there a way to check them other...
Re: Inner tie rods
Historical mailing list - Tom C
Sat, 22 Jan 2022 11:30:02 -0500
...I don’t think mine have ever been changed, I’m at about 235k miles. > I have urethane bushings all around except the steering...