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• Front end bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 16:15:28 -0700
  ...I'm also doing the lower ball joints, having just done the uppers. Questions: ---Do the upper and lower control arm bushings need to...
• Re: bumps = knock, knock
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 6 Mar 2008 13:35:11 -0500
  ...My shocks are new, as are the upper ball > joints. Lower ball joints are intact. Everything else is most likely > original (160K). What are...
• RE: Syncro Ball Joint
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 1995 00:17:41 -0400
  ...Derek, Are you sure you're not kidding? Just ONE ball joint? Upper or Lower? Can you post more details about the job in...
• Re: Ball Joints Replacement Question
  Historical mailing list - Doug Smith
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 12:35:54 EDT
  ...In addition to ball joints I have had to replace upper control arm bushings and strut bar bushings, both of which can affect the...
• Re: Tools needed to change ball joints?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 5 Oct 2000 19:07:58 -0500
  ...Tools needed to change ball joints? > I need some advice. I plan to change to upper and > lower balljoints and tierod ends on my...
• Re: Front end overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sun, 10 Jan 2016 16:39:24 -0500
  It's pretty easy to put real grease fittings in the upper and lower ball joints and in the tie rod ends. A squirt...
• FW: Re: Front end bushings
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 19:53:56 +0000
  Hi Jeff & All, These are the fixtures I use to change the upper & lower ball joints. Also Control arm bushing, Rear Bearings Etc. best...
• Gotta replace ball joints soon...any potential problems?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 11:37:28 -0800
  ...I'm hopin' Santa blows in with a new set of upper and lower ball joints for my 1990 Carat...as mine are shot...
• Re: Urgency of Upper Control Arm Bushing replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 23:39:51 -0500
  I have yet to see the upper bushing themselves fail catastrophically but the upper ball joints can. An experienced shop should be able to...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 19:56:55 -0500
  ...So here is my list - Have I missed anything? Upper and lower control arm bushings Upper and lower Ball Joints Front Shocks Stabilizer Link...
• Re: Ball joints, upper / lower photo procedure
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 19:09:10 -0800
  Below is my photo procedure from doing lower ball joints last month. If you can get these loaner tools from your auto parts store...
• Re: Undoing the big nut on the upper ball joint - who knows how?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:58:59 -0400
  more than likely the speedometer cable. mike
• Re: Upper ball joint - WTF? GOT IT!
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 16:25:02 -0800
  ...Upper ball joint - WTF? > > >> I thought these were the easy ones? >> >> Can't get the old ball joints out of the control arm. I...
• Re: upper ball joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 3 Dec 2009 07:25:22 -0700
  I've used pullers, as suggested by Paul, on uppers and lowers and it worked great. I did soak with penetrant overnight. The entire...
• Re: New Ball Joints feel like I am driving on ice.
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 09:25:44 -0700
  ...what has to come apart in order to remove the upper ball joints, but my guess is that something didn't go back together...
• Re: Ball joint observation 2WD
  Historical mailing list - turbotransporter
  Sat, 4 Sep 2021 07:41:38 -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...
• How hard is it to change the front upper ball joints?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
  Fri, 3 May 2002 14:33:49 -0700
  Is this something you can do on your own? -Joe
• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Mon, 10 Mar 2014 20:23:28 -0500
  I have installed the upper ball joint spacers from GW, they seem to be nicely machined. Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy On...
• Re: BALL JOINTS...
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 18:31:02 EDT
  ...ball joint without damaging it? Or is this best left to a machine shop? Also, any easy way to take the upper ball joint...
• Re: upper ball joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 3 Dec 2009 05:04:55 -0600
  ...06 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > did one upper ball joint today. I was all set to have a nice time, > and...
• Re: Replacing Ball Joints...anything else while in there?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 25 May 2005 14:11:17 -0700
  ...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 joint question.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 16:38:38 -0400
  ...Sound like you got a bonus bolt! I replaced one of my Van's upper joints recently...feel free to look at: http://www...
• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
  Historical mailing list - David
  Tue, 11 Mar 2014 18:00:47 -0500
  ...Extending the >> >>> shocks will put the ball joints beyond the angles they can handle. >> >>> GoWesty sells a spacer for the upper ball joint. >>
• removing stuck upper ball joints: any tips?
  Historical mailing list - Andy Stalick
  Wed, 22 Mar 2006 22:49:22 -0600
  I was able to remove and replace the driver's side upper ball joint using a pickle fork, no problem. The passenger's side...
• Re: Front end looseness
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 07:50:29 -0400
  ...If the spindle moves and the arm does not it is the upper ball joint. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: Front end bushings
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 16:53:31 -0700
  ...m also doing the lower ball joints, having just done the uppers. > >Questions: > >---Anyone rented a FLAPS ball joint and bushing kit before and...
• Re: front end
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 4 Apr 2000 08:12:19 -0700
  ...I jacked up the front end and could not find anything that felt loose. > The boots on the upper ball joints are cracked but...
• Tie rod and Pitman arm puller part number
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 22 May 2003 12:51:16 EDT
  Here are the two parts that will make removing the upper/lower ball joints and tie rods from the spindle. You still have to...
• Re: Front end overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 10 Jan 2016 10:40:33 -0800
  ...Upper ball joint R&R is easy to do. Would suggest using a shop that will press the new lower ball joints in. The...
• Syncro ball joints-- Moug?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Thu, 8 Jul 1999 14:34:41 -0800
  ...The mechanic strongly recommended replacing the left upper ball joint, and I agreed to let him install a Moug brand part. Does anyone have...
• bumps = knock, knock
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Thu, 6 Mar 2008 10:17:40 -0800
  ...My shocks are new, as are the upper ball joints. Lower ball joints are intact. Everything else is most likely original (160K). What are...
• upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 12 May 2009 17:12:23 -0800
  ...Also, I know how to check ball joints for wear, but how does one check for tie rod end wear? Since I'm going...
• Upper & Lower Ball joints replaced...and worn out after one year!
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Wed, 5 Apr 2006 10:21:25 -0700
  ...I replaced upper & lower balljoints and control arm bushings on my 1990 Carat about a year ago with ones purchased from Bus Depot. I...
• Re: Lower ball joint boot question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 26 Jun 2023 19:43:25 -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: Lower Ball Joints!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 21:39:28 -0800
  ...Leon 85 Subwagen Westy Tom Young wrote: > Hi all: > > A few days ago I installed new upper ball joints and shocks on my '81...
• Re: Special Tools for the Home Mechanic
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 7 Feb 2014 09:23:15 -0600
  After watching some of the Youtube vids on replacing the upper ball joint - I decided to follow suite on this one - which shows the...
• Re: Front end bushings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:12:51 -0400
  ...I'm also doing the lower ball joints, having just done the uppers. Questions: ---Do the upper and lower control arm bushings need to...
• Re: Top Ball Joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:16:30 -0700
  ...2WD vanagon upper ball joint.. two allen screws that can get pretty stuck. no cotter pins. big nut to undo ..and get the tapered...
• Re: Best Source for Ball Joints 2wd 1990 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 19:04:59 -0700
  ...Meyle brand ball joints: > > 251 407 187 MY, Lower Ball Joint - $13.85/ea > 251 407 361 MY, Upper Ball Joint - $15.15/ea...
• Front suspension and steering parts suggestions - 87 Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Dec 2006 12:20:50 -0500
  ...Upper ball joints Lower ball joints Upper control arm bushing tie rod assembly Steering rack boots Steering rack bushings Can anyone else give insight...
• Re: PS Rack, Ball Joints, Tie Rod Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 10:37:04 -0400
  ...While their consider the upper and lower control arm bushings and definitely the radius rod mountings. The lower bushings and ball joints will require...
• Re: Tricks to ball joint removal without Pickel fork?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Wed, 3 Jul 2013 21:59:02 -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: Beck/Arnley ball joints
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Wed, 10 Sep 2014 22:21:27 -0400
  ...Beck/Arnley ball joints Hi all, Just picked up a Beck/Arnley upper ball joint from a FLAPS, box said Made in Germany, but...
• Re: upper ball joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 3 Dec 2009 07:06:10 -0500
  I have two tricks for upper ball joints that make them much easier and less stress to remove. The first is heat. Use a...
• Re: Front end overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Jan 2016 21:23:23 -0500
  ...I can manage the upper ball joints and bushings myself. But I question the wisdom of tackling the lower ones on my own. Can...
• Re: Front end suspension
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 12 May 2011 08:54:15 -0400
  Both of my lower ball joints needed replacing at around 170,000 miles. I have done both upper and lower myself. It's nothing...
• Re: clicks in the front end
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 23:16:39 -0500
  ...The joint looks okay at a glance. The tie rod end is new, and looks good. The upper ball joint looks okay, as do...
• Shock replacement tips?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 14:49:07 -0800
  ...I also plan to replace both upper ball joints, which are the only parts which seem to have some play (checked with front-end...
• Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 16:43:18 -0500
  Well, three years ago I replaced the ball joints, tie rod ends and upper control arm bushings on my '86 Westy, putting grease fittings...
• 73 Bus suspension balljoints
  Historical mailing list - DVW
  Tue, 12 Mar 96 15:32:13 MET
  Hi all I'd like to know how to change the front suspension upper balljoints seals: do you have to take the joint off...
• '71 Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Sat, 23 Mar 96 18:41:31 UT
  Hey Volks! Has anyone out in List land removed the upper torsion arm? If you did, could you describe the technique for me. The...
• Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 5 Dec 2001 21:01:39 -0600
  ...I took a look at the parts that he removed and the upper ball joints were pretty well, loose as a goose.The rubber...
• Control arm bushings (front end madness)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 20:33:35 -0700
  Well, It looks like the upper ball joints on the westy are kind of in need, and also the upper control arm bushings aren...
• Re: ball joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 10:58:23 -0700
  ...search > works) for the hints/cheats/recommendations for doing an upper ball joint > replacement on a 80 westy. Anybody have something written up? > > thanks...
• Re: upper ball joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 3 Dec 2009 07:27:50 -0800
  ...I have two tricks for upper ball joints that make them much easier and less stress to remove. The first is heat. Use a...
• Re: Ball joints, upper / lower photo procedure
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 09:54:03 -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...
• upper control arm
  Historical mailing list - hugo lerner
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 11:20:32 -0700
  ...after looking at the passenger side upper control arm, i noticed the upper ball joint boot seems to have broke, lots of grease. I...
• Re: '84 Vanagon, -- intermittent "Clunk" coming from under middle of van
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Thu, 15 Oct 2015 10:15:23 -0400
  ...I just had a nasty surprise with an upper control arm ball joint. I was hearing an intermittent thunk under the van and would...
• Re: Syncro Spring Compressor
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 1995 17:44:38 -0300
  ...Taking off the upper balljoint allowed me to freely move the spindle hub around, this is how I checked for slop in lower joint...
• Re: New Ball Joints feel like I am driving on ice.
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 08:50:27 -0500
  ...The upper ball joint eccentric washer controls the camber setting... -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of...