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• Re: Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 16:56:34 -0700
  ...Hmmm, the upper ball joints are > >> little loose, might as well do those at the same time. > >> Hey, those lower ball joints are 21...
• BALL JOINT REPLACEMENTS
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Sun, 25 Oct 1998 16:34:50 -0800
  ...6.Remove 2 hex bolts(6mm) of upper ball joint-separated wishbone then used a balljoint separator or "pickle"(looks like a tuning fork...
• Re: Ball joint observation 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 2 Sep 2021 18:33:51 +0000
  ...The GoWesty ball joint spacer fixed the ball joint spacing perfectly. Also, this is a new JP upper control arm installed with the Nolathane...
• Re: Help! with balljoints
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sat, 24 Aug 2002 22:42:10 -0400
  ...Now, on the reassembly, I can't get the locknut to tighten on the > upper > ball joint. It just spins with the shaft, won...
• front ball joints
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 22 Sep 2002 17:09:52 -0600
  ...seams to be a small amount of movment at the upper ball joint. Could someone point me to a site where someone has written...
• Re: clicks in the front end
  Historical mailing list - Andy Stalick
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 22:50:54 -0600
  ...The joint looks okay at a > glance. > > The tie rod end is new, and looks good. The upper ball joint looks okay, > as > do...
• Easy out for ball joint removal - Must have tools: make it easy: AVOID the FORK
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 21:46:28 EDT
  ...They get the tie rods ends and upper and lower ball joints out with NO struggle... Once the lower arm is free have a...
• Re: spring/shock replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Mon, 18 Feb 2013 08:27:35 -0500
  ...Might I have somehow damaged the upper ball joint but letting things 'hang' off it. Otherwise the process has been good. Had a damaged...
• upper ball joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 2 Dec 2009 22:06:48 -0800
  did one upper ball joint today. I was all set to have a nice time, and take pictures to document what I thought would...
• Re: Upper ball joint - use a ball joint press!
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 09:40:39 -0800
  ...Upper ball joint - WTF? GOT IT! Hi Roger, Zoran also suggested using a big ol' hammer to whang on the cast metal that the...
• Re: Tricks to ball joint removal without Pickel fork?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Wed, 3 Jul 2013 21:41:31 -0400
  ...bolts installed on the upper control arm while you use the pickle fork to pull the upper ball joint. If you don't you...
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:14:53 -0700
  ...btw..........the parts that wear the most are upper ball joints and inner upper a-arm bushings. Lots of people don't realize that...
• Newbie Ball Joint Question
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 10:10:53 -0500
  ...While swapping my spare onto each corner to eliminiate my thumping problem, I had the occasion to inspect my upper ball joints. It seems...
• Front passanger bearing etc. Need parts and possibly instructions.
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Sat, 21 Jun 2003 11:24:20 -0500
  ...I had planned on changing the lower ball joints. I have new ones. I changed the upper ball joints a little while ago. So...
• Ball Joints Replacement Question
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 10:44:17 -0700
  Listees, I've been advised to replace the upper ball joints which are worn, according to the man who declined to align the front...
• Who makes the best ball joints?
  Historical mailing list - email99
  Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:50:33 -0500
  I was putting on my new Koni shocks and I found my upper ball joints were worn out. This was very disappointing because I...
• Ball joints and steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 20:15:57 -0500
  The parts are here, and I will soon be tackling the replacement of upper ball joints and the steering rack on my '91 Vanagon...
• Re: Steering knuckle install
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Feb 2015 21:36:50 -0500
  ...thread the lower ball joint through the hole and attach and then just attach the upper joint. It seems pretty straight forward. Am I...
• Beck/Arnley ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 10 Sep 2014 18:44:48 -0700
  Hi all, Just picked up a Beck/Arnley upper ball joint from a FLAPS, box said Made in Germany, but sealed bag inside said...
• Re: Pickle fork size needed?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:44:31 -0700
  ...You may find that 2 Pittman pullers will serve for the upper ball joint and tie rods (future use). Here's a post from...
• Re: Upper Ball Joint Removal (!#$%^&)
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sun, 6 Oct 2002 11:34:35 +0100
  ...Upper Ball Joint Removal (!#$%^&) > In a message dated 10/6/02 3:10:19 AM, sdelasal@peoplepc.com writes: > > << It not's clear to...
• Re: Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Curt Newsome
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 10:03:19 -0700
  ...Hmmm, the upper ball joints are little loose, might as well do those at the same time. Hey, those lower ball joints are 21...
• Re: Removing the top ball joint
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 18:38:13 -0400
  ...remove tie-rod end from spindle arm (do not loosen nut) remove upper allen bolts on ball joint remove the lower ball joint from...
• Re: early Vanagon ball joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 23:47:31 -0400
  replacing all 4 ball joints should be about a 4 hour job. The uppers are extremely easy to do. The l;lowers require completely...
• Re: Ball joints, upper / lower photo procedure
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 22:40:12 -0800
  How did your steering feel after you changed the ball joints? I was amazed at how solid and tight the front end felt after...
• Re: Ball Joint Replacement Time
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 16:21:54 -0800
  ...251 407 187, Lower Ball Joint - $12.88 251 407 361, Upper Ball Joint - $13.45 That's about 30% lower than anyone else...
• Help! with balljoints
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Kennedy
  Sat, 24 Aug 2002 19:12:21 -0700
  ...Now, on the reassembly, I can't get the locknut to tighten on the upper ball joint. It just spins with the shaft, won...
• Re: upper ball joint hell
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 1 Nov 2004 13:38:10 -0600
  ...I think you have to be a he-man to do front end > work! Upper ball joints -- how the heck do you get these...
• Upper ball joint - WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 14:47:34 -0800
  I thought these were the easy ones? Can't get the old ball joints out of the control arm. I've got the 8mm...
• Pickle fork size needed?
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:09:59 -0500
  Hi All, I have new shocks and upper ball joints on the way. I was wondering about the size of the pickle fork to...
• upper ball joint hell
  Historical mailing list - Robert Harris
  Sun, 31 Oct 2004 17:14:04 -0500
  ...I think you have to be a he-man to do front end work! Upper ball joints -- how the heck do you get these...
• upper ball joint
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 11:42:10 -0400
  ...Anyone want to guess why joints don't have zerk grease fittings on them anymore? and.... Are you really cheap? rotate your ball joints...
• Re: front ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 05:49:35 -0400
  ...seams to be a small amount of movment at the upper ball joint. Could someone point me to a site where someone has written...
• Re: Best Source for Ball Joints 2wd 1990 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 15:24:40 -0700
  Kevin, We stock the German Meyle brand ball joints: 251 407 187 MY, Lower Ball Joint - $13.85/ea 251 407 361 MY, Upper...
• Re: Replacing Ball Joints...anything else while in there?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 May 2005 19:25:16 -0400
  ...Replacing Ball Joints...anything else while in there? Hello All: I'm about to have my (long-overdue) Upper and Lower Ball Joints replaced...
• Re: Ball joints?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 13:57:58 -0700
  Listess, I've yet to hear a Vanagon Ball Joint "Clunk" like a Bug or a Bus Ball Joint? I have seen the Control...
• Re: Ball joints, upper / lower photo procedure
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 09:17:02 -0800
  ...Ball joints, upper / lower photo procedure > > I'm gearing up to do the ball joint thing and am wondering what else I > should replace...
• Re: Ball joints, upper / lower photo procedure
  Historical mailing list - wognacious
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 07:48:57 -0800
  I'm gearing up to do the ball joint thing and am wondering what else I should replace since I'm going to taking...
• Re: clicks in the front end
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 20:22:29 -0600
  ...The joint looks okay at a >glance. > >The tie rod end is new, and looks good. The upper ball joint looks okay, as >do...
• Re: Lower ball joint boot question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:55:47 -0500
  ...Remove the lower joint--might as well do that upper too, as I recall the upper arm doesn't have to come off to...
• Re: early Vanagon ball joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 06:24:05 -1000
  The lower ball joint has to be pressed in. The upper joints (bolt on) is the easiest and can be done in a few...
• Lower Ball Joints!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 20:57:10 -0800
  ...A few days ago I installed new upper ball joints and shocks on my '81. It also needed the lower ball joints done but...
• Re: Syncro Ball Joint/Squeaks
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 1995 12:53:12 -0300
  >I had a ball joint replaced on my syncro. It made a klunking sound. > >It cost about $2,000 to replace plus another $2...
• Re: Upper Ball Joint Lasts ? miles?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:47:36 -0800
  ...GL Driver > >> What is the general life expectancy of an upper ball joint? >> >> Curious if I should replace both sides at the same time...
• Are There Junk Ball Joints?
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 12:07:49 -0400
  ...Is that good? PRICES ON UPPERS Importedcarparts.com Lemforder $32 BusDepot.com $24.95 Bus-Boys.com Ball Joint, Upper $23.65 PRICES ON...
• Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
  Mon, 17 Aug 2015 17:03:41 -0400
  ...My upper ball joints are beginning to clunk, I think. I have an 87 tin top non-synchro. Are all ball joints created equally...
• Re: Ball joints replacement
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Sat, 22 Aug 1998 23:18:42 -1000
  ...now do the same with the upper ball joint and lower ball joint except tap the lower ball joint from the top, the bottom...
• Re: Replacing the lower ball joints on my 82, Help!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 15:38:55 -0600
  ...any pointers/tips/advice for replacing the lower ball > joints on my 82 Westy? > > The uppers were rather easy...but the lower ones, even...
• Re: Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 13:04:16 -0500
  ...Hmmm, the upper ball joints are >> little loose, might as well do those at the same time. >> Hey, those lower ball joints are 21...
• Re: Upper ball joint - WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:58:03 -0500
  ...maybe you can put the wheel back on and gently lower the Vanagon to the ground.Let that pressure push the ball joint out.
• Re: Parts
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Thu, 20 Jun 2019 06:55:07 -0700
  ...In my experience, as it relates to the Vanagon, MOOG upper ball joints, steering rack boots, tie rods, and tie rod ends are excellent...
• Re: Syncro Parts or standard?
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 21:14:15 EST
  ...Not Standard Upper Right Ball Joint: Standard Front Outter CV Joint Boot: Don't have them on 2WD, Not Standard Hope this helps! Brad...
• front end
  Historical mailing list - David Cooper
  Tue, 4 Apr 2000 10:58:05 EDT
  ...The boots on the upper ball joints are cracked but otherwise seem fine. Any ideas? Is replacement of the upperball joints a home job...
• Re: Tricks to ball joint removal without Pickel fork?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 3 Jul 2013 20:54:42 -0500
  ...bolts installed on the upper control arm > while you use the pickle fork to pull the upper ball joint. If you don't > you...
• Lower Ball Joints...what is involved in "pressing them in"...?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Fri, 27 May 2005 19:14:57 -0700
  ...I'm going to replace my upper and lower ball joints. I've read the lower ones have to be "pressed in". Anybody done...
• Re: Lower ball joint boot question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 26 Jun 2023 20:27:36 -0400
  Hi Jim, I noticed that the lower ball joint boot is sold separately. I thought this might be an indicator that it can be...
• replacing ball joints/front shocks
  Historical mailing list - Jim Maginel
  Thu, 14 Aug 1997 12:54:44 -0500
  A Midas Muffler tech pointed out the symptoms of worn ball joints when our 85 camper was on their rack, so I ordered uppers...
• Re: Upper ball joints - replacement
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 09:48:49 -0700
  ...now, AND MY QUESTION IS: > How should the ball joint base sit in to the upper control arm? > It doesn't seam to want...
• Replacing the lower ball joints on my 82, Help!
  Historical mailing list - Dan Q
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 18:47:08 -0400
  Hello, Does anyone have any pointers/tips/advice for replacing the lower ball joints on my 82 Westy? The uppers were rather easy...but...
• Re: Ball joint observation 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Fri, 3 Sep 2021 20:16:39 -0700
  ...The > GoWesty ball joint spacer fixed the ball joint spacing perfectly. > > Also, this is a new JP upper control arm installed with the Nolathane...