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• Re: Front shock installation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 00:25:04 -0400
  ...While there, plan to replace or at least carefully inspect the front strut bar bushings and sleeves, lower and upper control arm bushings, and...
• Re: Front tire wear
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:39:30 -0700
  ...OK, and upper inner A-arm bushings are good, - that the inner bushings of the lower control arms are pretty worn and tired. scott...
• Re: Lifted Vanagon - too much negative camber on front wheels no matter what
  Historical mailing list - Walt Oliver
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 10:40:07 -0400
  ...Not enough room in the tube for the control > arm bolt to travel that far. Wait a few weeks, the springs will settle and...
• The Weiners of the Wiki BZ Shelf Derby contests are:
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 5 Feb 2008 17:31:40 -0700
  ...Well Tom, the winner is, JOHN MEEKS, for his article "Upper > Control Arm Bushings & Why America is a Great Country! " > > ANNOUNCER (OVER APPLAUSE): > > In...
• Re: Front end overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sun, 10 Jan 2016 16:39:24 -0500
  ...Now, the weak link is the upper control arm bushings. I guess I'll just have to spring for one of the improved parts...
• Re: Radius Rod Installation
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Fri, 14 Jul 2017 09:53:50 -0400
  ...It's the distance between > doughnuts and control arm that's the controlling dimension, the rest is > whatever works. > > Yrs, > d > > On Fri, Jul...
• More stuff I found.
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:17:49 -0600
  ...Fuel Supply Fuel Injection, AFC System Exhaust System- Emission Controls Ignition System Manual Transmission-Controls,Assembly Special Tools New Vehicle Delivery Inspection Lubrication,.Emission...
• Re: Stuck Strut Bar Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:06:47 -0800
  ...removing these bolts? Or am I looking at removing > the lower control arm and drilling etc.? > > Anyone else who's snapped these, managed to...
• Re: Front Springs
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 5 Jul 2017 17:27:35 -0700
  ...the 3 lock nuts holding the radius rod to the lower control arm. If you snap one of those bolts, this will open up...
• Re: MODERATOR Re: Tire ongoing discussions
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:04:25 -0400
  ...Now, if I could get some of those cast-iron control arms to go with my forged wheels, and a flux capacitor working parallel...
• Do you know???
  Historical mailing list - tonyd
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 15:49:20 +0000
  ...Upper control arm bushing replacement Front shock replacement Speedometer replacement I ask because I just got back from the mechanic who noticed these things...
• Re: Lower ball joint video's
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 20:06:13 -0500
  ...Last week I also installed a set of the GoWesty upper control arm bushings. Except for needing some shims they are also working well...
• Re: torsion rod bushings vs. upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 13:28:35 -0700
  ...251 407 183 is the lower control arm bushing, one per side. Then there are two bushings, one on either side of the radius...
• Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 26 Feb 2019 09:21:00 -0500
  ...Lower Control Arm Bushings - Front - PowerFlex Polyurethane > > . Upper control Arms Sandblast and paint Front & installed 4 > Lemforder OEM Bushings LEM=3652201 > > . New Radial Arm...
• Re: Front heater motor
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 11 Mar 2017 13:27:51 -0600
  ...replace the blower motor > > - replace the resistor > > - lube wipers motor and arms > > - install new windshield nozzles (2 holes style) > > - add one extra ground tree...
• Re: Mystery Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:56:27 -0700
  John, That's a switch for the cruise control. Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
• Re: syncro springs on a 2wd?
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Tue, 6 May 2008 09:00:43 -0700
  ...up front while the van is in pieces for a balljoint/control arm update. On Mon, May 5, 2008 at 12:37 PM, Mark...
• Re: vent question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 20 Sep 94 8:36:24 PDT
  ...I was able to figure out that the defroster control wire goes to an armiture that controls the flap inside the main vent box...
• Re: New Torque Converter-was loss of power resolved
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 10:58:11 -0800
  ...of springs and valves that are controlled by fluid pressure (rpm), throttle position, and the gear selector arm. A suitable amount of gunkystuff in...
• '86 Syncro front shocks/rotors - Replacement Report
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Jul 1996 21:23:12 -0500
  ...Removed two hex head bolts holding upper ball joint to control arm. Wheel bearing/hub assembly can now tilt out at you. 7. Removed...
• [Fwd: Installing New Coil Springs Ques?]
  Historical mailing list - James R. Wetzel
  Sat, 12 Sep 1998 04:31:59 -0400
  ...there some other trick? Must you disconnect CV joint to lower control arm to remove old springs? Thanks for your help. P.S. I...
• FS: Pair of Vanagons Southern Ontario
  Historical mailing list - JayVWGuy
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 02:44:01 -0500
  ...K ago new starter (used 5 times) needs TLC needs rear control arm (rusted through) I would prefer to sell as a pair. I...
• Re: Big Brake Kits?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 8 Oct 2005 15:35:16 -0400
  ...When you do this, you will have to swap lower and upper control arms , I believe.Your ride will improve 100 percent from this...
• Can You make a syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Neptuno
  Mon, 13 Mar 2006 07:08:09 -0800
  ...an impacted creese at the center of the frame where the control armas attach to the frame. I can not get the Syncro out...
• Strange noise after being parked/interesting C/arm problem...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 12:40:01 -0700
  ...Anyway, on the driver's side, I noticed that the lower control arm had a conical, split metal expansion "bushing" installed where the shock...
• Re: WAS: Upper Control Arm Nut .... NOW: Apology. :)
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:30:00 -0600
  > I now see the universal warning on the next page, P40.2a Neil: Maybe the attorneys wrote that little box.... It is an interesting...
• Re: 88 With a Squeaky Front End
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 13:22:11 EDT
  ...years ago I replaced all the suspension bushings EXCEPT the upper control arm bushings because they looked good (and I was out of money...
• Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 May 2012 09:30:51 -0700
  Did you nab the lower control arm adaptors? I found that the radius arm bolts were "welded" into one of those on my van...
• Re: Lower Ball Joint Adaptor Questions (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:20:31 -0500
  ...One finally moved about a mm before the punch bent and broke! Ha ha! The spare control arm is "unknown" but looks straight. But...
• Re: Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 21 Jul 2020 18:34:22 -0700
  ...For example, > should both the upper and lower control arm bushings be done at the same > time? Could they have knocked a balance weight...
• Expensive vacation
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 23:02:41 -0500
  ...Getting recompense from VW is virtually impossible in this case so...it was a new engine plus exhaust manifold, ball joints, and control arm...
• Re: Mitsubishi 3000GT 16" alloy wheels on a Vanagon!!!
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Sat, 27 Mar 1999 10:16:52 -0800
  ...The Mitsubishi rim would come uncomfortably close to the upper control arm. Probably would scrape against it. Also the bolts looked different. Harald '90...
• Brake rotor wear
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sun, 20 Feb 2000 10:37:44 -0800
  ...I'm ordering other stuff from the Bus Depot? (like pads, control arm bushings, etc. etc. etc.) Brent Christensen '89 GL Syncro Westy Santa...
• Re: Made in the Shade!
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Anderson
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 12:15:34 -0700
  ...And several of you were interested in the spray silicone lubricant/penetrant for the upper control arm bushings- it's called LPS (was recommended...
• Re: differential nut
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:54:21 -0800
  The good thing about having the proper Allen socket is that it fits my 1/2" breaker bar and the upper control arms too...
• Re: Question on replacing shocks on 87 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sat, 22 Apr 2000 23:14:25 -0400
  ...Remove the bolt at the bottom of the shock in the control arm. > 3. Then remove top (body) nut. > 4. Install new shock, bolt...
• Re: wiper arm
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 13 Oct 2018 22:25:28 -0300
  ...Hi All;What gives? I need a new drivers side wiper arm, the one with the >>> wing. I have checked out a few vendors...
• Front Suspension Blues (Got the Squeeks)
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Anderson
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 01:59:20 -0700
  ...can tell, most of the racket is coming from the upper control arm bushings. (BTW, I'm assuming that the bushings are pressed in...
• '86 Syncro front shocks/rotors - Replacement Report
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Jul 1996 14:58:57 -0500
  ...Removed two hex head bolts holding upper ball joint to control arm. Wheel bearing/hub assembly can now tilt out at you. 7. Removed...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 9 Jan 2008 22:56:40 -0800
  ...Don't' tack weld their upper control arm bushings, like their actions don't affect others. Now that the planet is so crowded, our...
• Re: Upgrades?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:07:50 -0400
  ...Some say the cast iron front control arms make it ride like a Cadillac and sting like a Beemer.(Something about storing kinetic energy...
• Vanagon Front Suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Hans V.
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 17:50:05 EST
  ...the control arm bushings and steering linkage check outfine !! IT NEEDS A SERIOUS TOE IN , MAYBE THE MAIN COIL SPRING IS SACKED OUT!!? I...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings, replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 9 Nov 2014 11:09:31 -0800
  A muffler shop might also be a cost effective choice. The job is not rocket surgery. It's just a little prep then a...
• I installed 215-85-16 tires on my syncro.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 02:35:55 EDT
  ...The rear control arms and the rear part of the rear fender also. What an awesome look the this synro has. The factory set...
• Re: rights
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 20:07:56 -0500
  ...peace, Mark Ingalls 85 GL with new upper control arm bushings that now squeak when it's hot instead of when it's cold...
• Re: bumps = knock, knock
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 6 Mar 2008 10:32:33 -0800
  Sounds like upper control arm bushings. They're the ones that creak and groan like a sailing ship when you go over speed bumps...
• Stuck Strut Bar Bolts
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:19:39 -0800
  ...removing these bolts? Or am I looking at removing the lower control arm and drilling etc.? Anyone else who's snapped these, managed to...
• Re: '84 value?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:31:49 -0800
  ...Many will have the cast front lower > > control > > > > arms. > > > > > > > > The 2.1 is different in many ways including better front brakes. > > > > > > > > Dennis > > > > > > > > -----Original Message...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Mon, 17 Nov 2014 07:52:34 -0800
  ...The thing actually turns now (!), and mileage increased maybe 10%, or so it seems. > > When the right upper control arm came loose again and...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 10:26:49 -0500
  ...Suspension for Off Roading See Burley Motorsports' custom upper control arms that eliminate the finicky bushings. Also, for a good off road ride you...
• Re: Vanagon Upper Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:29:40 -0700
  ...Seems everything available does not have enough articulation for it to go together without having to lift the lower control arm. And this is...
• Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 26 May 2018 18:50:05 -0700
  Thanks Jim. Looks like they're only aailable in Whitelne? Not saying thats a bad thing though! LOL. Just an observation. The "creaking" is...
• Re: A-frame bushings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 22:47:20 -0500
  ...GL? I would install new bushings and also install new upper control arm bushings at the same time. Would like to prepare them ahead...
• '71 doorlock springs
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jul 95 16:17:42 MST
  ...deep inside the > front-door lock mechanism that helps the lock control arm to rest in > the correct position. > > Tell me, does anybody know...
• Re: FOLLOWUP: Squeaky/Creaky Vanagon Suspension
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 May 1995 11:46:13 -0300
  >back to the mechanic and we determined that the sound was coming from the >control arm bushings and bolts. It will cost me $450...
• Free rear side glass
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Sun, 13 Jun 1999 12:28:09 -0600
  ...1985 Vanagon GL $2195 (Magic Bus) Rebuilt motor at 137K, new brakes New AFM, Brain New Michelin tires New ball joints & upper control arm...
• Re: Raising vanagon rear
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 10:30:41 -0600
  ...Use the above mention spring seat as a pattern. > Don't forget to completely release the parking brake when lowering the > control arm to...
• Re: The Weiners of the Wiki BZ Shelf Derby contests are:
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 5 Feb 2008 19:39:56 -0500
  ...Well Tom, the winner is, JOHN MEEKS, for his article "Upper >>Control Arm Bushings & Why America is a Great Country! " >> >>ANNOUNCER (OVER APPLAUSE): >> >>In...
• What lugs do Carat Alloys need?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 10:57:06 -0500
  ...When I pulled the wheel, I can definitely feel play in what I think is the front bushing of the upper control arm (that...
• Re: Wasserboxer Reputation . long
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 07:11:40 -0500
  ...bem-stem > With my Hondas there was never any dreaded head gasket leak problem, no ground > problems, no sensor problems, no rusting control arm...