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• Re: Upper Control arm Woes
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:16:32 -0400
  Can you elaborate on how it moves? How much force does it take to move? (Can you move it with your hands?) Does it...
• Re: So done with side cladding
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 22 May 2011 21:52:50 -0400
  ...I used Powerflex bushes (thanks Chris (Loogy on theSamba) ) on the >> upper control and the rear trailing arms. First impressions: SWEET!!! >> >> John Meeks >> '91...
• spotlight
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:18:04 -0800
  ...The kind with the control arm that goes inside the vehicle and you can point the spot anywhere you want. I think it would...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:05:20 -0700
  ...The factor of most 'cast iron lower control arm vanagons' also have power steering, as adroitly mentioned by M.D., is noted ! many factors...
• Re: Running out of castor adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:24:38 -0400
  ...while, but my guess is something is up with the upper control arms. Is it possible to switch them left to right? If they...
• Wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 08:57:04 -0700
  ...Haynes says blithely "Undo the large nut that joins the upper control arm to the steering knuckle and remove the flexible brake line." I...
• 16" alloy wheels on a Vanagon!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dirk Diggler
  Sun, 28 Mar 1999 07:25:41 +0100
  >The Mitsubishi rim would come uncomfortably close >to the upper control arm. Probably would scrape against it. >Also the bolts looked different. >Harald >'90...
• FS 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Lee Brewer
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 11:18:58 -0700
  ...correct tires front ball joints and tierods boots are torn (need new) front upper control arms squeak. (need new) back bumper is bent on...
• Ball Joints??????
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 20:50:02 -0500
  ...I imagine I'll buy 4 new ones and replace them along with the tie rod ends, and the upper control arm bushings, and...
• Re: windshield wiper idiosyncracies
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 15 Dec 2001 14:59:11 -0800
  ...but Doug says this: "William, I've found that if you have a GL, sliding control arm down to intermittent position makes the wiper...
• Re: manual steering - more questions - longish
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 20:22:51 +1200
  ...course is different. >#2) The spindles are different >#3) The lower control arms are different >#4) The steering linkage is different >#5) And of...
• Re: Squeaky upper control arm bushings--HOW SERIOUS CAN THIS BE?
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 08:45:46 -0700
  ...Squeaky upper control arm bushings--HOW > SERIOUS CAN THIS BE? > > > > Ive got a REALLY squeaky upper wishbone, it > started a > > month ago. I have...
• Re: So done with side cladding
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 23 May 2011 10:14:52 +0000
  ...I used Powerflex bushes (thanks Chris (Loogy on theSamba) ) on the upper control and the rear trailing arms. First impressions: SWEET!!! John Meeks '91...
• Re: Squeaking bushings upfront ??
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 14 Jul 2006 01:13:34 -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...
• Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 9 Jun 2014 15:05:12 -1000
  ...it's those cast lower front control arms that add so much weight. lol. On 6/9/2014 12:22 AM, Jarrett Kupcinski wrote...
• Re: Ball joint question.
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 22:24:55 -0400
  ...The > thing that puzzles me is that, included is two hex bolts for the > wishbone control arm, so far all ok. Also included was...
• Re: The Weiners of the Wiki BZ Shelf Derby contests are:
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 5 Feb 2008 19:59:24 -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...
• Re: squeaking bushings
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Feb 1997 11:53:34 -0500 (EST)
  ...I've been following the postings about passenger side squeaky upper >control arm bushings, a problem that I have as well...my local repair...
• Re: Upgrading an '85 Westy to '86 Spec?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 28 Jan 2005 09:46:29 -0800
  ...During the production run the parking brake was greatly improved, the cooling system pipes changed to plastic, and the front lower control arms started...
• Re: Very Long...What am I, nuts? New 85 and Philosophy of Car ownership...very long
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 10:50:01 -0400
  ...If you have cast iorn lower control arms, and/or plastic coolant tubes,it may be worth saving. If so, and the van is...
• Re: Ball Joint removal.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:56:53 -0800
  ...I like a slightly shortened handle for more control... and you what that spindle arm straight on the end , hard .. being careful not to...
• 86 Quantum Wagon FS/T: nearly free
  Historical mailing list - B P
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 14:06:44 -0500
  ...valve cover gasket, lower control arm bushing, exhaust manifold gasket and stud, tires and trailing arm bushing. (and maybe left inner c.v.) Has...
• Fw: VW Audi "Fix It" Projects? HUGE Pre-Labor Day Sale!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Thu, 27 Aug 2015 08:02:22 +0000
  ...O.E.™ BLAU® Ocap Control Arms & Kits Enter Coupon Code LABOR2015 Hurry, offer ends 9/3/2015! | | • SHOP Control Arm Kits | | | | | | BLAU HCC Rotor...
• Re: Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 27 May 2018 09:18:56 -0700
  LOL. Ya, camping there was brutal. Actually, it turns out this area is a haven for ATV and dirt bikes so that was a...
• FS: 83 WasserWesty
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 17 May 1997 18:40:55 -0400
  ...tires upper and lower ball joints KYB shocks all around upper control arms all camping equipment present and accounted for - stove and fridge work...
• Re: Vanagon Anomaly?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 09:08:11 -0800
  ...And the later cast lower control arms and power steering. There is no battery box, it does'nt look like one was removed, and...
• Re: twanging/creaking noise in front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:42:11 -0500
  What you could be hearing are the upper control arm bushings. It's not uncommon for them to make noises, even squeaks, as our...
• Re: Tricks to ball joint removal without Pickel fork?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Wed, 3 Jul 2013 21:41:31 -0400
  ...Just be sure to keep the two allen head bolts installed on the upper control arm while you use the pickle fork to pull...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:53:33 -0400
  ...Allan neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> writes: > Hi all. > > In partially rebuilding my '81 Westy front end, I: > > - swapped out lower control arms, one...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings, replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 9 Nov 2014 12:08:13 -0700
  ...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: Re; How to lower a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 15:00:15 -0800
  ...The shock extenders bolt through > stand-offs to the outside of the lower control arm. > 1/4" plate drops down 2" to two more...
• Re: Power steering leak near reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 13:53:16 -0800
  ...wipe all hoses - cylinder control arm and the pump clean - AND I MEAN CLEAN _ 4. restart motor - watch reservoir from underneath and above while...
• Re: Rebuilding suspension - suggestions
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 04:56:15 +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: YABT: Yet another brake thread... :-(
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:42:51 -0700
  ...On Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 12:20 PM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > I got some Febi/Bilstein upper control arm bushings...
• Evil Front Bilstien Shock--Lower mounting bolt froze
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 15:12:27 -0700
  Ive been trying to remove lower "LONG THROUGH BOLT" that secures the front shock to the track control arm. I got the nut off...
• Re: 4 speed shift problems
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 25 Sep 2005 19:26:55 -0600
  ...This could be the master/slave/bearing/shift arm that controls the bearing, and pressure plate. If it is anything internal it usually lets...
• Re: Front end advice
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 10:37:37 -0500
  ...on my 81 to put new lowered springs on and replace control arm bushings. Should I go ahead and replace ball joints and tie...
• Re: front suspension rebuilding (squeak squeak)
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:58:58 -0700
  ...Each > of my upper control arm bushings is now enclosed in a black rubber (or > vinyl) pipe cap that I think are used to...
• Re: wiper arm
  Historical mailing list - quadrat
  Sun, 14 Oct 2018 01:52:32 +0000
  ...Hi All;What gives? I need a new drivers side wiper arm, the one with the >>> wing. I have checked out a few vendors...
• Re: anti-sway bar
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 17:54:08 -0400
  ...The caster is adjusted by turning the nuts on the arms the locate the lower control arms. Hope this helps. Dennis. PS, are you...
• Re: 86 front end on an 11/84 Westphalia.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 08:37:46 -0400
  ...1985 and some 86 got the lower cast control arms but they went back to the formed steel until '89. The cast is obviously...
• Re: Urathane bushings?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sun, 6 May 2012 11:13:12 -0400
  Wow, are these upper control arm bushings they have the answer to everyone's squeaky bushings?? -Wes (whose bushings have been quiet for a...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Nut Grade Matter?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:04:00 -0700
  Hear Hear! I heard! ;) Just confused as nuts/washer on both sides were the same. The nuts don't "feel" like locking nuts, but...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 12:55:52 -0800
  ...Suspension for Off Roading > > See Burley Motorsports' custom upper control arms that eliminate the finicky bushings. Also, for a good off road ride you...
• Images: Upper Control Arm Practice Welds Cut Open.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 23:05:05 -0700
  ...Pulled each pass from arm collar to bushing. I'm not a weldor, just a DIY guy, so can't speak to whether or...
• Re: Radius Rod Installation
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Thu, 13 Jul 2017 14:08:36 -0400
  ...I tried to re-install the radius rods but neither side would >> > line up with the threaded hole in the lower control arms (my...
• 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: Brake light sensor switch adj.
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:13:43 -0500
  ...In a bracket next to the brake pedal arm near the pivot point of the arm. In other words, look at the brake pedal...
• Re: Front heater never shuts off
  Historical mailing list - ron johnson
  Mon, 27 May 2024 16:26:27 -0700
  The control cable still needs disconnecting? Or is there enough free cable to lower the valve assy + hoses to a better working position? Thank...
• Rust Warning
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sat, 19 Aug 2000 13:19:41 -0700
  ...There is a rod that comes out of the lower control arm that is for adjusting front end alignemnt. It inserts into the frame...
• Front-End Wobble - LB3V
  Historical mailing list - Frank
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 15:59:29 -0500
  ...Do you guys think it would be a good idea to replace the control arm bushings while I'm in there? Is there any...
• Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 27 May 2018 10:10:11 -0700
  ...With the arm freed from the upper ball joint, if the bushing is failing or failed, can that "notchy" feel be felt by hand...
• Re: Suggestions for lights and shocks
  Historical mailing list - Andre Fiedler
  Tue, 30 Oct 2018 09:16:46 -0600
  ...The spacer was added to the top control arm ball joint mount and I am running 15" wheels with tires in size LT215/75R15...
• Re: wiper arm
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Oct 2018 01:03:39 +0000
  ...wiper arm I was just thinking the same. The Hyena just went in storage this morning … when I can get access to it, I...
• Re: vanagon and ham radio
  Historical mailing list - Philip Baird
  Sat, 27 Jun 1998 20:48:04 -0400
  ...I've seperated the control head from the body and mounted it, the control head, to a special arm afixed to the dash just...
• Re: Lower ball joint video's
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 09:13:30 -0500
  ...Here in the North East the bolts for the lower control arms will be frozen and need to be cut out with a sawzall...
• Re: Caster--was Tire Choice Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:15:34 -0500
  ...Especially if you have the cast iron lower control arms as everything will have to come a part. Dennis >From: "Trooz" <trooz@roadrunner.com...
• Point Lube from Car Quest
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 06:59:07 -0500 (EST)
  ...The tube came in a box-- the box says "Car Quest engine controls-- ignitio - electrical - emisssions - fuel." The part number is "SL2 Lube Tube...
• Question about the late 1985 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 16:12:47 -0700
  This Vanagon has the cast iorn lower control arm suspension. I can see that it is different from 86, onward to 91, in one...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - body squeaky noises
  Historical mailing list - Leslie H Schwartz
  Sat, 19 May 2007 10:16:23 -0700
  ...1985 Vanagon - body squeaky noises Upper control arm bushings! >From: Larry Word <larry_word@YAHOO.COM> >Reply-To: Larry Word <larry_word@YAHOO.COM...