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• Re: Rear trailing arm bushing replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 21:16:25 -0400
  The bushings from T3 Technique do not need to be pressed and they work better. The spring perch repair plates from GoWesty are inexpensive...
• Re: Urathane bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 6 May 2012 07:46:19 -0700
  ...http://www.t3technique.com/powerflex-bushings/ Jim We have always known that heedless self-interest was bad morals; we know now that it is...
• steering rack bushings
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 12:47:40 -0800
  ...The rack bolts onto the frame via 4 bolts and rubber bushings. Looks like my bushings need replacement. Bentley shows the bushings being pressed...
• Upper control arm bushings, checking
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Upper control arm bushings, checking
  May 31, 1988
  An insufficient seal at the outer ends of the upper control arm bushing eld can cause premature wear to the bushings. Visually inspect the...
• Re: Ball Joint Replacement Time
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 18:33:50 -0500
  ...Squeekeee squeekeee squeek.Get new strut bar bushings(cheap) Origional bushings can loosen up and wobbel and enlarge the hole(formerly 1 inch in...
• Installing torsion bar bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:34:50 -0400
  Anyone know the secret to installing the torsion (stabilizer) bar bushings? Old ones came right off as they were worn. New ones..not so...
• Re: 88 With a Squeaky Front End
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 13:47:05 -0400
  ...My mechanic replaced bushings and the sound stopped > for a while. > Now the squeaks are back. > > Does anyone know what bushings he was referring...
• Re: Front end bushings -' 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 8 Nov 2016 22:01:10 -0700
  ...What > brand of bushings would the Vanagon List recommend? > > Thanks, > > John in Birmingham!
• Re: Squeaking Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 23 Sep 1998 21:54:38 -0400
  Hotch, A very good and very cheap lubricant for any rubber bushings is kerosene (or diesel fuel). It is nondestructive to rubber and will...
• Re: sway bar bushings
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 15:41:27 -0700
  ...sway bar bushings then you'd want to upgrade to urethane anti-sway bar bushings..... if your goal is to have as much anti...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 16:38:13 -0800
  Hi Ed, Sure, no problem! The Whiteline UCA bushings are not on the website right now because they had to go through a redesign...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings, replacement question
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 9 Nov 2014 18:12:25 -0700
  My vote goes to T3Tech http://t3technique.com/suspension-bushings/powerflex-suspension-bushings/upper-control-arm-bushings.html I know that these are a...
• Re: Replacing front end bushings, Hardware questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Nov 2016 13:57:03 +0000
  ...For those of you who have done the bushings, where did you source your nuts and bolts for the following: Radius bushings? sway bar...
• 1985 Vanagon - upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:18:02 -0400
  Must the replacement bushings be "tach welded" into place like factory or are they safe w/o it because.....where would they go to...
• Re: Rear trailing arm bushing replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 20:00:32 -0700
  ...I did get the trailing arms off, and since a couple bolts of the > bushings had to be sawed off, replacing the bushings seems...
• Re: Nolathane upper control arm bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 20 Jan 2020 10:46:51 -0800
  ...I "bit the bullet" and ordered Powerflex bushings from T3. On my '81 Westy, I have Powerflex bushings on the sway bar and (white...
• Re: throttle shaft bushings ?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 16:37:44 -0500
  ...Can you say emmission testing problems? Any idea where new bushings can be had? How about a carburator shop? I think the bushings are...
• Re: Squeaking Bushings
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Sep 1998 06:59:54 EDT
  ...My Mechanic believes the bushings are the culprit but said they're dry.<<<snip>>> Anyone else squeaking? YES Anyone fix it? Tried Slick 50...
• Re: 87 syncro: bushings for front drive mount
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 May 1996 15:12:51 -0500
  >On my syncro there is about 1/8" of play in the big donut shaped bushings >that are part of the front drive mounting...
• Re: Upper trailing arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 19:38:11 -0400
  That only goes for the bottom bushings as they don't turn. The top bushings work like a bearing and can turn indefinitely. After...
• Re: sick of replacing Control Arm Bushings every year
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:44:05 -0400
  ...sick of replacing Control Arm Bushings every year >> >> My drivers side upper control arm bushings are screaming like crazy. >> These >> are new Meyle bushings...
• Re: Front end bushings -' 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Tue, 15 Nov 2016 10:15:01 -0800
  ...Front end bushings -' 88 GL Whiteline bushings are more economical, but Powerflex bushings offer a better ride quality. Both have a lifetime warranty. -----Original...
• RE: control arm bushings for 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
  Mon, 27 May 96 13:54:47 UT
  Gary, I'm replacing the bushings because the eccentric adjuster(washer)is rubbing on the outer edge of the bushing itself. The Bentley says...
• Front end bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 16:15:28 -0700
  I've got an 87 Syncro and I've decided to replace the PS rack and all the front end bushings since I gotta...
• Re: Play at Manual Steering Rack and Bushings ok? (VIDEO)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 17 Jan 2009 17:57:40 -0800
  ...again all! > > Is this amount of play between my manual steering rack and bushings > normal? Rack movement is the same at all 4 bushings.
• Re: Upper trailing arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Apr 2006 22:35:51 -0400
  These bushings are not all that tight in the control arm. Get a pipe just large enough to slip over the bushing. Place the...
• Re: control arm bushings got the squeaks
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 22:00:12 -0600
  ...The bushings are the same. You can verify this by checking on parts at Bus Boys or Bus Depot websites. The sway bar diameter...
• Re: Squeaking bushings upfront ??
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 20:51:13 -0700
  I just started having this problem (again) - which bushings are primarily responsible . . . I've used wd40 for locks, but it evaporates too quickly . . . used...
• Re: sick of replacing Control Arm Bushings every year
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:50:25 -0700
  ...sick of replacing Control Arm Bushings every year >I wonder how many upper control arm bushings are being damaged during spot > welding? > > I've...
• 81' Shift Linkage Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Price
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 09:08:14 -0600
  I need help finding replacement Shift Linkage bushings for 1980-85 vanagon. These bushings are at the swivel point on the front parts of...
• Re: control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 20 May 2013 13:44:13 -0400
  ...http://t3technique.com/suspension-bushings/powerflex-suspension-bushings/upper-control-arm-bushings.html John Meeks '91 Vanagon MV Phoenix Stock 2.1 250K miles...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 16:56:38 -0800
  When I did the upper A arm bushings, there was a choice between inexpensive off shore sourced bushings or some other brand. Meyle? The...
• Re: Squeaking bushings upfront ??
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 17:18:38 +0200
  I just replaced the upper control arm bushings, that's the best thing to do. I wished I had done it earlier. But working...
• 88 With a Squeaky Front End
  Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 11:49:53 -0500
  ...My mechanic replaced bushings and the sound stopped for a while. Now the squeaks are back. Does anyone know what bushings he was referring...
• Re: Price of front A-arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 19:48:16 EDT
  I paid $23 each for upper bushings from my flaps. Robert [text/html]
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 19:06:14 -0500
  ...Your representation of the failure rates for Powerflex and Whiteline bushings is better that expected for excellent products that are being installed sometimes by...
• Play at Manual Steering Rack and Bushings ok? (VIDEO)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 17 Jan 2009 17:55:06 -0800
  Hellooooo again all! Is this amount of play between my manual steering rack and bushings normal? Rack movement is the same at all 4...
• control arm bushings 91
  Historical mailing list - Heffelfinger
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 18:54:19 -0500
  ISO 4 upper control arm bushings for '91 , what should I expect to pay? Labor on that?
• Re: Urathane bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 6 May 2012 13:44:07 -0700
  I've had some purple ones in my van now...steering rack bushings ...no problemo and they did improve the response of the steering...
• Re: throttle shaft bushings ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 19:04:01 -0500
  I have yet service a throttle body for worn bushings. Yes, they do wear, especially on the automatics, but the wear has yet to...
• Re: Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 19:35:31 -0500
  > My primary concern is getting rid of the irritating squeakiness. > > So far all I have is the 4 upper control arm bushings ($24.95...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 17:10:36 -0800
  Hi Tom, The problem with the existing stock-style upper control arm bushings for the Vanagon is that the materials and tolerances are very...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings, replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Nov 2014 23:58:02 -0500
  For the upper control arm bushings believe it or not the Meyle brand has been the best bet for the stock style. As for...
• 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: shifter bushings---- how thight should they be ?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 24 Jun 2001 12:36:58 -0700
  ...Slop in the bushings seldom will cause a vibration, just agravate it...there is a bit of play in most bushings...lube all the...
• Re: Benefits of a rear sway bar?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 23:13:19 +1200
  ...Rubber bushings nice & quiet but short lived. > Polyurethane bushings (the only choice for off-roaders) have an excellent > service life but...they will squeak...
• Re: Urathane bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 6 May 2012 14:14:50 -0400
  The purple poly is supposed to not exhibit the shortcomings if other poly bushings. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia May 6, 2012 o...
• Re: mixing urethane and rubber bushings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Sep 2014 15:29:14 -0400
  What type bushings and where? For the most part the suspension bushing have independent effects on steering and handling. I've done may repairs...
• Throttle shaft bushings
  Historical mailing list - db25
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 16:40:00 EDT
  I have developed a small vacuum leak in the throttle shaft bushings of my '86 2.1. I haven't opened anything up yet...
• excessive tire wear on outside while turning
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 20:51:13 -0500
  RE: (1) radius rod bushings; (2) anti-roll bushings; (3) control arm bushings and its assoc. parts, etc Problem: excessive tire wear on outside...
• Re: Suspension Upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 07:53:35 -0700
  ...Springs: @$289 H7R others $??? Sway bar $119 Front/rear w/ rubber bushings Sway bar $159 Front/rear w/ urethane bushings Shocks from $29 to...
• Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 15:02:41 -0700
  ...Were the new bushings spot welded in place? Or just pressed in >place? Yep, I spot welded 'em in place. >Question two: could the...
• Shifter bushings link
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:30:47 -0700
  Here is the link to the web site with the shifter bushings and all. Zoltan http://community.webtv.net/VanagonUsedParts/VanagonParts
• Re: What needs to be replaced in a front suspension rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 27 May 2002 20:39:36 -0500
  2 each upper ball joint #22( 251 407 361) 2 each lower ball joint #20 ( 251 407 187) 2 each strut rod bushings damping...
• Re: HMHYPFAFEA?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 28 May 2002 19:59:43 -0500
  ...each sway bar inner bushings #3 22mm, .085 diam diameter ( 251 411 041 A) 2 each sway bar outer bushings #5 23mm (251 411...
• Re: Squeaking bushings upfront ??
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 04:32:00 -0700
  ...Squeaking bushings upfront ?? > >I just replaced the upper control arm bushings, that's the best thing to >do. I wished I had done it...
• Westy Lean Solution?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 09:39:34 -0400
  I believe the lean is caused by failed bushings in the trailing arms of the rear suspension. Yesterday I was adjusting the camber of...
• FEBI Upper Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:55:27 -0500
  Any opinions on these? Budget constraints prevent me from getting the urethane ones, yet bushings need to be changed NOW!
• Re: Front end bushings -' 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 8 Nov 2016 23:18:31 -0600
  ...A little loose. > What > > brand of bushings would the Vanagon List recommend? > > > > Thanks, > > > > John in Birmingham! > >
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 14:51:55 -0800
  Hi Ed, Some may feel that I shouldn't be answering this due to having an interest in certain bushings, but those that know...