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Front End Suspension - 1985
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Wed, 9 Jan 2013 11:05:25 -0500
...Originally I was just looking at new Upper control arm bushings however - I figured since I'm going to "be there" already and I...
Re: Does anyone know where to buy Eccentric Washers?(for upper control arm)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 9 Dec 2003 00:18:56 -0500
...Does anyone know where to buy Eccentric Washers?(for upper control arm) I need to buy thicker eccentric washers for my upper control arm...
Re: PowerFlex Urethane Upper Control Arm Bushings
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 3 May 2011 19:51:12 -0700
...There is a thread on thesamba regarding upper control arm bushings here: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=272333&highlight=upper...
Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 18 Jan 2016 17:17:42 -0500
...The greased joints are still tight but > the upper control arm bushings are clunking and squeaking on one side > once again. Only a long...
Re: Upper control arm bushings, replacement question
Historical mailing list - PSD
Sun, 9 Nov 2014 19:34:11 -0500
...Upper control arm bushings, replacement question Never jb.� Try west systems g flex. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacement...replace shafts?
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Mon, 24 Apr 2006 08:34:11 -0700
...I'm going to have to replace my Upper Control Arm Bushings. Is it necessary (or a good idea) to replace the shafts that...
Re: Wiki BZ Shelf Derby is now closed
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Fri, 1 Feb 2008 17:31:33 -0800
Okay, one more entry that escaped my normally dependable omniscience: "Upper Control Arm Bushings" by John Meeks (pause for applause) at http://vanagonwiki.net...
Re: Cast control arm upgrade worth it? Springs?
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sat, 6 Sep 2008 00:03:43 -0700
...Cast control arm upgrade worth it? Springs? Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:55:07 -0600 At 09:39 AM 02/08/2008, you...
Dreaded control arm bushing syndrome?
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Thu, 3 Apr 2003 19:05:32 -0500
...I thought I remembered others posting that their control arm bushing noises were worse when it was cold? What is the general consensus on...
Re: Ronal 16" Rims---Offset
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Fri, 30 Mar 2001 11:47:39 -0500
>>>Tim Hannink Wrote: ...A 14" x 7" wheel would need to have an offset of 15-18mm to provide enough upper control arm clearance...
Re: Ball joints?
Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
Wed, 17 Sep 1997 23:05:13 -0700
David Katsuki wrote: > > Frank, > > I would look at the bushings for the upper control arms first. Bentley > tells how to see if they are...
Re: Squeaky Upper Control Arm Bushings.
Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
Tue, 30 Oct 2001 13:17:01 -0500
...Squeaky Upper Control Arm Bushings. I want to replace the upper control arm bushings in my 88 GL. The Bentley and a previous post...
Size of allen head in upper control arm?
Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
Fri, 24 Sep 2004 22:13:14 -0400
...what size is the allen bolt that holds the upper control arm on? Does not say in the bentley... is it like a 10mm...
Re: Cast control arm upgrade worth it? Springs?
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Sat, 2 Aug 2008 10:17:25 -0700
...Mark Allan Streib wrote: > mdrillock <mdrillock@COX.NET> writes: > > >> If you get the brake/control arm assembly get the rubber brake hoses >> too and...
Re: Pressing control arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Project Pat
Fri, 28 Jun 2013 11:26:06 -0400
...Pressing control arm bushings Craig Cowan was asking about upper control arm bushings and got some good answers. I am about to replace every...
Upper Control Arm:
Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
Sun, 28 Apr 2002 13:06:52 EDT
...is on the Eccentric washer on the upper control arm shaft in the upper control arm... (of course :) Upon removal, I noticed that my...
Re: Squeaking Bushings
Historical mailing list - BILL
Wed, 23 Sep 1998 20:01:16 -0600
...So I crawled under, >shook the van, listened and found the uper control arm bushings to be >the loudest. I took the arm off...
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...
Re: Now It's Down To 3K-Steal It Now!
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:41:34 -0400
Larry, et al, >> The power windows seem to be the Armstrong type. I'm also a little skeptical about the "climate control" << But it...
Re: Upper Control Arm Bushings
Historical mailing list - jimkim
Mon, 12 Apr 1999 16:00:50 -0700
...Upper Control Arm Bushings > My '87 Westy's upper contril arm bushings are loose, well just one is > actually, on the right side, the...
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: Place to mount shackles?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 26 May 2011 01:45:51 -0400
...how far the axle trails its suspension points on the inner ends of the control arms. Yrs, d
control arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
Tue, 23 May 2006 03:09:14 +0000
I need to get new upper contorl arm bushings for my 91 2wd van . who sells good ones what brand should I look for...
Upper Control Arm Bushings... Help.... Please
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Mon, 29 Dec 2003 15:47:35 -0800
Hi All, I got a set of upper control arm bushing (UCAB) from Ron at Bus Depot. I remove the A-frame and grind...
Re: Vile Lower Control Arm Bolt
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:51:36 -0400
...On Sep 30, 2011, at 12:36 PM, Ken Wilford wrote: > Just finished a multi-day fight with a front lower control arm bolt...
Re: creaking from right side upper control arm
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:11:47 -0700
Creaking's usually the upper control arm bushings. There's a wear check in the Bentley but you can sometimes buy some quiet time...
Re: Vile Lower Control Arm Bolt
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:18:11 -0400
...Vile Lower Control Arm Bolt Just finished a multi-day fight with a front lower control arm bolt on a Syncro. It was seized...
squeeks
Historical mailing list - hugo lerner
Wed, 8 Mar 2000 18:44:16 -0700
i ventured under the chassis and started looking at my upper control arm bushings on my passenger side, and i noticed gobs of grease...
Re: 85-86 Spindle Compatibility
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 4 Jun 2011 15:29:48 -0400
At 02:50 PM 6/4/2011, Edward Maglott wrote: >control arms... I know the early version of the spindle or "steering >knuckle" is...
A-arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
Sat, 6 Jul 2002 20:13:31 EDT
...Took about 3 hrs ( upper control arm ) The pain was finding some one to tack weld the bushing after i replaced them. Jim Morgan...
Re: gas leaking when tank full
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Wed, 29 Jun 2005 20:17:04 -0400
Sometimes ,you can just stick your arm in, over the control arm , and follow the tube back , and push the gromet back in place...
annoying control arm bushing syndrome
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Fri, 4 Apr 2003 08:00:43 -0800
...Dreaded control arm bushing syndrome? Hi all, Now that the weather's warmed up considerably, I think I have to rename my van "Squeaky...
How to remove upper ball joint???
Historical mailing list - Jutta & Christian Knust
Sun, 16 Sep 2001 07:24:16 +0200
...Right or wrong? Will I instead have to dissassemble first the whole upper control arm??? I'm happy to have you, folks, as I...
Re: Upper control arm bushings, replacement question
Historical mailing list - PSD
Sun, 9 Nov 2014 17:08:01 -0500
...Upper control arm bushings, replacement question 84 vanagon. Is there an alternative to spot welding the bushing shell to keep it from spinning? Maybe...
"free" Canadian Tire loaner tools...
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Fri, 22 Dec 2006 11:53:54 -0800
...has anyone tried kit 25 "648604 Upper Control Arm Bushing Service Kit" ? Does it work with Vanagon upper control arms? Removing Vanagon control arm...
Re: Upper Control Arm, hex key size
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 5 May 2008 23:06:04 -0400
...Upper Control Arm, hex key size I have a 1/2" drive socket bit that fits if I use my breaker bar not a...
Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 Westy
Historical mailing list - Jim Hildt
Wed, 3 Feb 2016 01:31:32 +0000
...Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 Westy The original lower control arm attachments are a mount, not a bushing. And they are...
Re: Upper Control arm compatibility
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Thu, 27 Jun 2013 13:26:42 -0400
...Ken On Thu, Jun 27, 2013 at 11:58 AM, Craig Cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote: > Are all upper control arms the same? > I...
Re: control arm bushings
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Mon, 20 May 2013 11:38:56 -0600
...I > already purchased some control arm bushings, and now see there are some > polyurethane style available from Burly motors and some other sources. > Curious...
Does anyone know where to buy Eccentric Washers?(for upper control arm)
Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
Mon, 8 Dec 2003 09:30:31 -0800
I need to buy thicker eccentric washers for my upper control arm. I installed new bushings and i i never did get it all...
Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 Westy
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 2 Feb 2016 20:11:10 -0500
The original lower control arm attachments are a mount, not a bushing. And they are a poor design and installation requires some tricks. However...
Re: Ball joints?
Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
Wed, 17 Sep 1997 23:48:11 -0400
Frank, I would look at the bushings for the upper control arms first. Bentley tells how to see if they are worn, but the...
control arm bushings got the squeaks
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Stangeland
Fri, 28 Mar 2003 19:17:47 -0800
...posted way back about it when i first bought the van and the consensus seemed to be control arm bushings. talked to a local...
Re: Vile Lower Control Arm Bolt
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:28:17 -0700
...Vile Lower Control Arm Bolt | |Just had those bushings and ball joints done on the front of |my Westy Syncro. Let's say I...
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: installation of lower control arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Wed, 2 Feb 2005 16:14:29 -0500
...lower control arm bushings, all I got was about 3 replys. Each one asking for info on replacement.Same thing for adj of second...
Re: Squeaky Upper Control Arm Bushings.
Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
Tue, 30 Oct 2001 14:35:59 -0500
...Squeaky Upper Control Arm Bushings. > > > I want to replace the upper control arm bushings in my 88 > GL. The Bentley > and a previous post...
Re: Size of upper control arm allen head - 87 westy
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Wed, 16 Apr 2003 15:01:45 -0700
...of the size > of the allen head on > the front upper control arm bolt for an 87 westy? > Thanks > > Mike Kozak > 87 westy > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Add...
Re: Squeaky upper control arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Todd Daley
Sun, 9 Jun 2002 13:56:53 -0400
...Squeaky upper control arm bushings > Terry... What the heck is a "kurf?" I tried looking it up. Merriam > Webster's never heard of it...
Pressing control arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 28 Jun 2013 06:30:20 -0500
Craig Cowan was asking about upper control arm bushings and got some good answers. I am about to replace every bushing in my entire...
Re: Where is the rear windshield switch?
Historical mailing list - John McLean
Tue, 22 Aug 2000 20:59:37 -0700
> > > Where the heck is the rear wiper motor control and washer control. > I found the tank. > > On the wiper control arm at the right...
testing upper control arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
Sat, 8 May 1999 09:21:26 -0700
...I have my wheels off to replace upper ball joints and I've noticed the upper control arm bushings have quite a bit of...
Re: stuck lower control arm bolt
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 2 Feb 2010 01:15:54 -0500
...stuck lower control arm bolt after a long time of persuading the nut on the lower control arm bolt to come off, I was...
Re: Urgency of Upper Control Arm Bushing replacement?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 6 Jan 2013 23:39:51 -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: Front End Suspension - 1985
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 9 Jan 2013 19:56:55 -0500
...The three bolts/nuts at the ball joint adapter (unless you have the cast control arms) and bolts/nuts in the lower bushings. These...
creaking from right side upper control arm
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:27:27 -0400
...Seems to be the right side upper control arm. I'll try to verify tomorrow by spraying some lube in there as best I...
Re: Ball joints?
Historical mailing list - Dan Moy
Thu, 18 Sep 1997 08:45:40 -0400
...It turned out to be the upper control arm bushings. I did not replace the whole arm, I had new bushings re-welded on...
Front End Work
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Sun, 12 Mar 2000 10:01:24 -0800
...I also decided to replace the upper control arm bushings. (i already have these parts). I now think I should replace everything if i...
Front End Work (Corrected)
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Sun, 12 Mar 2000 10:15:12 -0800
...I also decided to replace the upper control arm bushings. (i already have these parts). I now think I should replace everything if i...
Re: Upper Control Arm, hex key size
Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
Mon, 5 May 2008 08:50:58 -0700
...Upper Control Arm, hex key size > > Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 23:22:34 -0700 > > > > > > > > > > Howdy, > > > > Can someone tell me what size hex key...