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• Re: replace radius rod bushings
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:15:07 -0500
  ...You have to back the nut off a fairly > substantial amount and then you put a wrench on the rod and back it > out...
• Re: Radius rod question?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 11 May 2012 08:23:59 -0600
  I've got 3 thread files,2 std and 1 metric. They are a life saver in a pinch with specialty bolts! I work...
• 2.1L Power-Up Grade
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 19:50:13 PST
  ...Rods rebuilt to "super rods" (shot peen, re-radius big end, racing rod bolts). pulley, crank, flywheel, pressure plate Full race balance: All rotating...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:45:32 -0700
  ...To further complicate things, the repaired worn radius arm hole has a "new" radius arm with inner nut set to OLD arm nut position...
• Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Severo Pacheco
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 09:37:23 -0700
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• Re: checking castor
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Wed, 3 Nov 2010 06:10:45 -0700
  ...on the radius rods on my '91 GL, I > > would like to check the castor, since it is affected by the rod > > measurement. The...
• Re: rebuilding front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 12:21:43 -0500
  ...I did Shocks hose and caliper wheel bearings rotors and pads anti roll bar all radius rod all new gowesty progressive springs all around...
• Re: Sway bar connection popping out
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:07:52 -0400
  ...In my case the problem turned out to be a loose radius rod nut(strut bar) where it goes through the frame. Each time...
• Re: Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:10:56 -0400
  ...The fact that I have yet to refinish and assemble my ML7 not withstanding, I would like to get the radius rod job done...
• Re: Differences Brennan 85 and 89?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 27 Jul 2012 09:27:24 -0400
  ...Front brakes and spindles Steering knuckles, lower control arm, radius rod if it's an early one with the stamped control arm. N.B...
• Re: Wanted in LA area: knuckes etc from power-steered van
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 23:23:50 +1300
  ...I should try pricing them up new here, but a PS rack was over $1500US new! >The radius rods (251 407 059A) are the...
• Re: Radius Rod Installation
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 13 Jul 2017 16:26:52 -0700
  It appears counter intuitive, but the sway bar drop link cupped washers each install with cup lip facing up/down. So, the concave side...
• Front Suspension - Screws
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 24 May 2009 15:04:00 -0500
  ...lower arm, the ball joint retainer 251 407 177 and the radius rod 251 407 059. It is obvious that the lower arm is...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 10:29:08 -0800
  ...http://www.smallcar.com/brakekitft.htm Tom --- John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > Robert Smythe wrote: > > > Forgive my usual ignorance but I dont have...
• Re: Front end bushings -' 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 15 Nov 2016 18:19:16 +0000
  ...the only place where Powerflex offers an option is at the > radius rod location. You have a yellow version (slightly softer) and a > purple...
• Re: What can go wrong..... (followup and short trip report) Steering Feel!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 1 Aug 2017 20:29:10 +0000
  ...The caster angle is adjusted by the lower radius rods. The lower control arm and radius rod mounts position the lower ball joints and...
• Re: ? Can the rear wheels be aligned for an 88?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:02:09 -0400
  ...The part that is usually the cause of this change is the radius rod mounts. If you don't know when they were changed...
• Re: Front end bushings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:12:51 -0400
  ...any other part of the suspension? Looks to me like the radius rod, sway bar and PS mount bushings all just bolt up. Thanks...
• Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success
  Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 14:17:09 -0800
  ...be 11mm minimum thickness. >The radius rod mounts are most likely also shot. When they go the bushing-rod can wear out the hole...
• Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 3 Feb 2016 02:09:15 +0000
  ...However, if > you need those I guarantee that you also need the radius rod mounts and you > may be in for a surprise that...
• Re: Front end overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Jan 2016 21:23:23 -0500
  ...As part of your overhaul consider the radius rod and lower control arm mounts. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: Enlarged (ovaled) Radius Arm Hole Fix? PICS
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 08:05:43 -0800
  The track rods are adjustable and you're going to need an alignment anyway. Make it strong. On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 11...
• ECU Question
  Historical mailing list - Denys Mueller
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 14:40:24 -0700
  ...wheel bearings & seals, bushings (upper & lower support arms, radius arms and stabilizer bar) and tie rod ends + alignment. Thanks in advance, Denys Mueller '86...
• Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Mar 2012 14:10:54 -0400
  ...Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success A photo of my radius rod arm/strut bar bushings at the chassis. http://images...
• 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...
• Hidden rusting problem in your suspension
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 23:04:22 EDT
  ...squeezes between and the metal spacer inside the bushings on the radius rod were badly rusted. Fortunately the mounting point on the body was...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay failure points
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 25 Dec 2014 10:20:06 -0800
  ...colour is very similar to what I saw at frame under radius rod bushing. It's almost a museum piece! But there's something...
• Re: Running out of castor adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Mon, 15 Jul 2013 20:07:39 -0400
  ...The nuts are > almost all the way off the radius rods and still it's off by a bit. The > bushings are new, and...
• Re: SA big brakes: caliper rebuild kit?? UPDATE!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 19 Feb 2006 06:46:05 -0600
  ...it, if the brake disc doesnt have a 0.5" larger > radius, why > does one need 15" wheels? > > Robert > 90 MV > > Good Questions!! I...
• Re: Dealers and Vanagons, was Re: Pics Of The Blue Star
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 6 Nov 2012 13:03:13 -0800
  ...for an '86, neither 251265303C "heat exchanger" (aka heater core) or 251407097 "spacer sleeve" for the radius rod, are shown as NLA from VW...
• Cleaning engine parts
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Dec 1995 12:07:28 -0700
  ...turns out they gave me the wrong rod bearings too. Well, at least they're wrong as in 4 or 5 mm larger radius...
• Re: Tire wear question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 07:46:18 -0500
  ...What about the radius rod mentioned in the last post. How do you test for it? Are there any driving symptoms if it's...
• 2.1L Wasserboxer Power Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 13:42:13 PST
  ...rods) -CM retainers -Racing valve locks -Solid rocker shafts -New AMC cylinder heads -Ceramic coated heads, sealing surface, exhaust system, pistons, exhaust valve radius...
• Re: mixing urethane and rubber bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 6 Sep 2014 11:05:55 -0500
  I have Flennor hard rubber bushings on my inner upper and lower front control arms, poly on radius rods, steering rack, anti-roll bar...
• Re: right front clunk noise
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 07:56:48 -0500
  ...Might also find loose bits elsewhere- radius rod bushing, etc. We are leaving for the South tonight. Should be in Mississippi after lunch Sat...
• Re: Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 30 Aug 2012 08:37:02 -0700
  ...The fact that I have > yet to refinish and assemble my ML7 not withstanding, I would like to > get the radius rod job done...
• Re: Rear side marker light guards
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 19:36:16 -0700
  ...But I think I have to add rod with that aluminum joint and it won't be pretty with such a small radius. So...
• Re: 2.1L Oil pressure problem: Rods: SYMPTOM NOT CAUSE:UNBALANCED crank the ...
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 20:25:50 EST
  ...oil clearance? ..AND..how come the rod bearings that I've seen don't show this "radius ride" that you discribe? And Wilson NC...
• Re: GoWesty 1.5 Spring Install - 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
  Mon, 20 May 2013 17:47:46 -0400
  ...There are a few tricks that will help. > > As part of spring replacement consider also replacing the front radius rod (strut rod to the...
• Re: Needed one steel wheel and some advice.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Aug 2015 09:53:07 -0400
  ...Besides the usual suspension parts you do want check the radius rod and lower control arm mounts. If you don't remember when the...
• Re: Suspension issue
  Historical mailing list - Jared Planter
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 12:19:12 +0000
  ...At that much > lift you will probably destroy the radius rod mounts and it will nose dive > under braking. 215/65-16 (27.2...
• Re: Will nonpower-steer swaybars & hubs fit power-steer stubs?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 23:26:05 +1300
  ...steeringwheel turns are reduced. >>> >>>I have the opportunity to get stubs & radius rods from someone moving >>>from England to NZ. >>> >>>Will swaybars and brakes...
• Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 May 2012 10:23:21 -0700
  For sure. :) Neil. On Fri, May 25, 2012 at 10:18 AM, ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>wrote: > Sorry! I usually think ADAPTOR is...
• '82 air-cooled parts sources?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Nichols
  Tue, 17 Oct 95 14:52:17 PDT
  ...This bent the rod bolt hole and the cap on the bottom of the rod opened up. The slamming around that this created cracked...
• Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 18:00:27 -0800
  ...Maybe I'll have better luck with the washers switched around. >> >> I will address the radius rod mounts. I appreciate your effort to take...
• Re: no sway bar = no improvement
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 19 Mar 2006 19:39:51 -0800
  ...My radius rod bushings are in surprisingly good > condition, so I think I can rule that out. What else should I be checking? What...
• Re: Front end bushings -' 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Tue, 15 Nov 2016 08:53:06 -0800
  ...T3 or GoWesty RadiusRod PowerFlex Upper BallJoint AutoZone Lower BallJoint ?? On 8 Nov , 2016, at 9:08 PM, John Rodgers wrote: > My bushings need...
• Re: Please help me figure out what I need for front suspension rebuild bushings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:10:55 -0400
  Do you have the front radius rod mounts, sleeves, and possibly those big washers? Be prepared you may need some welding repair up there...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 18:50:39 -0800
  ...An often overlooked part is the > front strut (radius) rod mounts. These wear in the center and when really > worn can damage the chassis...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 19:47:38 -0500
  ...there and many times have to do welding work at the radius rod mounts. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: Please Check your Nokian Tires
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Sat, 22 Nov 2014 08:15:45 -0800
  ...The front radius rod mounts > are a biggie. They may almost look good but they get compressed and allow > the caster angle to change...
• Re: front end reassembly: strut bar
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:36:28 -0700
  ...Refitting the bushings on the radius rod, found I couldn't get the nut on. No projecting thread. Turned the steering wheel, and the...
• Re: torsion rod bushings vs. upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 13:28:35 -0700
  ...Then there are two bushings, one on either side of the radius rod mounting, they are 251 407 175 & 251 407 179, one of...
• Re: Heater pipe and a question on mods to it
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:51:25 -0500
  ...I ground a radius with a big file after cutting a black pipe 3/8" npt union in half and got the radius pretty...
• Re: Radius arm bushings. Which one on front?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:06:47 -0700
  ...bushing that sticks through the hole in the frame on the rod > first, and stuck through the hole first, so the other bushing is...
• Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 22:26:49 -0500
  ...be 11mm minimum thickness. >The radius rod mounts are most likely also shot. When they go the bushing-rod can wear out the hole...
• Re: alignment
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 17:09:16 -0400
  ...Make sure the radius rod mounts are also in good shape. These are often overlooked as maintenance items and the effect on Caster angle...
• Re: front end reassembly: strut bar
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:09:49 -0700
  ...moving it all over the place. > Refitting the bushings on the radius rod, found I couldn't get the nut on. > No projecting thread...
• Re: no sway bar = no improvement
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 20 Mar 2006 08:36:14 -0800
  ...My radius rod bushings are in > >> surprisingly good > >> condition, so I think I can rule that out. What else should I > >> be checking? > >> > >> Thanks...
• Re: Swapping out bad spindle/s
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 May 2012 20:01:48 -0400
  ...While thing are a part consider replacing those and also the radius rod mounts and sleeves. Dennis Sent from my Windows Phone ________________________________ From: ralph...