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• Re: sway bar?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 May 1995 11:54:35 -0700
  ...Having proper link pins, king pins, tie-rods, bearings, drums, brakes, steering gear, shocks, tires, etc. will be time and money better spent. Rear...
• For Sale: �91 motor/�87 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Sat, 7 Aug 1999 11:03:00 EDT
  ...I also have an �87 Wolfsburg Vanagon with a blown engine (rod through case): Grey/blue metallic with blue interior-two jump seats, fold...
• Re: Cupping of tires et al
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 01:09:33 GMT
  ...Number 1 is shock absorbers, ball joints (or alignment), improper air > pressure and balance. Of course bad wheel bearings will cause/contribute to > cupping...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 09:52:41 -0800
  ...Upper and lower Ball Joints > Front Shocks > Stabilizer Link bushings > Radius Arm Bushings > Tie Rods and Tie Rod ends > Stabilizer Bar washer plate > Radius...
• Re: Rear spring question
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 17 May 2013 20:00:50 -0400
  ...Remove the nut on the radius rod and the front >> steering knuckle. Jack up on the lower control arm. Remove the lower >> shock bolt...
• More ramblings about 66 VW Bus
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 14 May 2007 01:17:15 +0000
  ...I installed new KYB gas shocks and tie rod ends. The shocks looked original! Can you imagine 40 year old shocks. And the front...
• Skinny's Inn in Alaska
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 9 Dec 2010 13:20:55 -0600
  ...John -- John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com
• Re: ok, you gotta look at this one ...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 05:08:29 -0500
  This smacks of some of those South Africa scam e-mails I've been getting!! John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Joel Walker wrote: >found...
• Why would a brand new sway bar drop link break?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 30 Sep 2013 14:06:25 -0400
  I just finished rebuilding the entire front end of an 85 Westy including all brand new bushings, ball joints, tie rod ends, rack, shocks...
• 87 Vanagon GL for Sale in New York City Area
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 12:44:42 -0400
  A guy called me today who wants to sell a van with a rod through the case. It is located in the New York...
• Re: 1600 Rebuild Notes...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Mar 1996 03:24:23 -0500
  ...He's nice about it, he says to put something behind the piston to soak up the shock, but basically you whang the mothers...
• Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 14:32:45 -0700
  ...It's a larger tapered part , than the tie rod is, so you'd need a pretty wide/large pickle fork for the upper...
• Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 22:49:59 -0700
  ...And so will a tie rod end pop out. If it's an extreme case, and the nut is downward, so the tie rod...
• Re: torsion rod bushings vs. upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 12:18:16 -0500
  ...No has mentioned though what exactly torsion rod bushings are and the archives haven't heard of the term. Are they in fact the...
• Re: torsion rod bearings vs. upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 19:50:51 -0700
  ...The knocking was caused by installing KYB shocks and using the bushings supplied with them. Fortunately, I had kept the stock bushings, and on...
• Re: AW: Vanagon Virtues and Type 2 contrasts( was ahhh..
  Historical mailing list - Simon
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 15:12:22 -0600
  Harsh and SCARY! Me, my son, and my best friend rode out to So. Cal to pick up my Westy in my friend's...
• Re: Stuck Driver Seat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:33:01 -0500
  ...That rod is some seriously hard steel. The crux of it came down > to > > cutting that rod to get it released. Removed the cut...
• Re: Steering Question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 13:57:33 -0700
  ...ball >> joints >> and put on new shocks all around. The lower ball joints looked ok, the >> tie >> rod ends looked a bit worn. >> >> Last...
• Re: NOT a Fryeday Funnie
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 20:11:41 -0600
  ...I was shocked...so very different than my '68 air-cooled bus. After I spun out in the middle of a straight but uphill...
• Re: Other Engine Swaps
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 15:55:26 -0500
  ...John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> >>>Reply-To: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> >>>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>>Subject: Other Engine Swaps >>>Date: Sun, 10...
• Re: steering rack u-joint
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:31:31 -0600
  ...Second, I installed Bilstein HD shocks in 2006, and now they seem sloppy (probably 70,000 miles on them). Third, my Vanagon has over...
• Re: Interstate 40 highway info
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 18:30:00 -0600
  ...in for a bone > > > > > >I hope your shocks, tires are in good shape. > > > >Regards, > > > >Johjn Rodgers > >88 GL driver > > > >Warren Lail wrote: > > > >> > >> > > > -- > No virus...
• Re: Swapping '86 front end onto '82
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 12 Feb 2005 13:28:10 -0800
  ...Control arms, radius rods, springs, shocks, are all different. We can only speculate as to why VW changed the manufacturing methods for the front...
• Re: CV joints rattling
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sun, 24 Sep 2000 11:25:36 -0400
  ...any of 'em), the top shock mount, or the front mount of the T/C strut (aka radius rod). Considering that your CV joints...
• SV: Re: I'm getting taller Syncro Springs-longish
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Sun, 8 Nov 1998 12:46:15 +0100
  ...Somewhere -can�t recall where right now- I�ve seen extention rods for the shocks , maybe this aren�t the right way to correct...
• Mark Stevens Article
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Oct 1998 09:25:11 EDT
  ...on flat surfaces. (At least, not until I upgrade to KBY shocks and Yokohoma Y356 tires. While we are talking about some bucks here...
• Re: Shims for front springs
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 19 Jan 2002 21:38:29 -0800
  ...Basically you have to remove the strut bar, anti-sway bar, shock, and tie-rod end in order to lower the lower control arm...
• Hummer accessories...actual Vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 17:33:26 -0700
  ...It has a 3-section, shock-corded stiffening rod that fits into a sleeve on the vehicle side of the awning (which is then...
• Re: List advice on winter repairs , shocks, and tire sizes.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 1 Dec 2024 12:51:11 -0500
  ...Not sure I spelled that correctly. >>> I’ve done shocks before so I’ll plan to do that. But, any thoughts on the shocks...
• Re: Lowering an 85'
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 19:07:44 EST
  ...I blame this partially on tire pressure, and stock shocks. It is still acceptable to me compared to using gas shocks like the inexpensive...
• Re: Bent valve push rod
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 17:44:10 -0700
  ...I traced it to a push rod tube, and > ordered a collapsible replacement tube from Bus Depot, along with > the seals. > > This weekend I...
• Oil leaks!!!!
  Historical mailing list - LAWS HOME
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 22:40:43 -0400
  No, I'm not shocked. I just got my '84 Vanagon running (they're cheaper if you buy them non-running,$600 ) Anyway I...
• Re: Other Engine Swaps
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 21:04:38 -0400
  ...John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> >>>> Reply-To: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> >>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>>> Subject: Other Engine Swaps >>>> Date: Sun, 10...
• Re: Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Wed, 5 Dec 2001 08:49:10 -0800
  ...when the suspension is done and aligned, you didn't mention shocks, replacing too? Leon 85 Subwagen Westy 12/5/01 8:12:54...
• FS- 84 Wolfsburg Weekender - Tampa FL $1400 OBO
  Historical mailing list - Matt Faust
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 18:31:40 -0800
  ...New rings, lifters, rod&cam brgs)USED - ECU, AFM, Alternator, starter, and other spares Tires have at least 50% tread, shocks are good. I...
• Re: Rear end rattle
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:44:33 -0500
  You might take a close look at your shocks also. Also, be sure your spring pads are in good shape - heck - be sure they...
• Re: Bent valve push rod
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 09:36:14 -0400
  ...Well Ed, don't drive it to far! before you change that rod. Check compression on that cylinder before and after the change. Monitor...
• Cupping of tires et al
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 03:41:57 GMT
  ...and he rode it around and said it was fine Then I took it to another pep boys.. and they rebalanced the tire... the...
• Re: Suspension noises (Clunks) 1991
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 26 Nov 2016 18:03:57 -0800
  ...on my '81, the radius rod had worn out the hole in frame to an oval shape. The sound of the rod shifting in...
• Re: Ball joints, upper / lower photo procedure
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 06:09:18 EST
  ...All the metal sleeves inside the rubbers bushings for the shocks, sway bar and radius rod, were pretty much non-existent. Cheers, Frank Condelli...
• Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 15:35:29 -0700
  ...It's a larger tapered part , > than the tie rod is, so you'd need a pretty wide/large pickle fork for the > upper...
• Re: Bilsteins 2 different types?
  Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
  Sat, 15 May 2004 05:24:52 -0700
  Interesting, i do remember when i replaced my old Bilsteins with newer Bilsteins on my 2wd 85'....My newer ones had larger piston rod...
• Re: 7 " Eurospec lamp and H4 bulb sources
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:40:55 -0500
  ...37>www.cheaphidconversionkits.com Free Shipping Waterproof/Shockproof Factory Direct , True plug and play John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus...
• Re: where to advertise westy for sale added link
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:24:24 -0800
  ...something about the stretch rod bolts used I read. It's 'hard' to take an engine down to the rod bearings when all seems...
• Re: Spring Compressor
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Fri, 27 Mar 2015 18:24:48 -0700
  ...I did not disconnect strut rod or sway bar link to lower control arm. Just pulled shock, two bolts on upper control arm to...
• 71 Camper For Sale (Cleveland)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Apr 1995 12:21:32 -0400
  ...Rebuilt with all new innards, NEW crank, NEW *FORGED* pistons, new rods, new heads, etc. Non-stock items include extractor exhaust, 009 distributor, swivel...
• Re: Interstate 40 highway info
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 17:38:06 -0600
  ...I hope your shocks, tires are in good shape. Regards, Johjn Rodgers 88 GL driver Warren Lail wrote: >Hi all, > >I will be fitting...
• Re: clicks in the front end
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 23:16:39 -0500
  Check the shock mounts and bushings first. A clicking ball joint is not a good thing. It is tough to get a worn one...
• Re: Interstate 40 highway info
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 18:55:15 -0500
  ...I hope your shocks, tires are in good shape. Regards, Johjn Rodgers 88 GL driver Warren Lail wrote: >Hi all, > >I will be fitting...
• Re: Vanagon Tool Box - What be in it?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 14:30:45 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver x2 John Rodgers wrote: > Joel Walker wrote: > >> I have had my 2nd Vanagon (silver 88 Wolfsburg) since January and...
• NEED ADVICE: buying 84 westy automatic (Ontario Canada)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Giroux
  Tue, 12 Sep 2000 07:43:50 -0400
  ...heater? Working? - Any fluid leaks (shocks, coolant, oil, brake, tranny) - Any front-end play (ball joints, tie-rods, rack-and-pinion, bushings) - LT tires...
• Re: steering rack u-joint
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:31:36 -0700
  ...Tires sure seem to matter re 'shock action' and feel. I'm running these 15 inch Michelin Agilles 205/65 15 C tires ..... a...
• Re: Tires on alloy wheels, Suspension - Need some help
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 14 Mar 2007 19:25:43 -0400
  ...I had put on new KYB gas shocks and they are just way to stiff so I was going to purchase the KONI Red...
• Re: Squeaks shifter and squeaks front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 20:28:46 -0500
  Old strut rod and suspension squeaks when it is cold. New suspension parts squeak when its warm. Shoot the shifter works from under the...
• Re: New Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 8 Mar 2022 13:24:43 -0800
  ...Or get a trailer with brakes. > On Mar 8, 2022, at 1:15 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > This conversion seems to...
• Knock, knock! (Who's there?)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Jul 1997 09:25 -0600 (MDT)
  ...The sound has more resonance than that made by a weak lifter, but I'm not entirely convinced that it's a rod bearing...
• Re: Also AC not working
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:15:04 -0700
  ...looking for worn out tie rod ends........and worn upper ball joints, and whatever you can find that's loose. Lower ball joints wear...
• Nova Scotia trip report
  Historical mailing list - Sam Bateman
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 21:56:02 EDT
  ...what a difference those shocks made! The roads between Virginia and Maine made their performance seem even better. We rode the new high-speed...
• Re: 86 front end on an 11/84 Westphalia.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 08:37:46 -0400
  ...While doing the front end, replace the bushings and sleeves on those strut rods. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Vanagon Specifications Sheet
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:20:52 -0400
  ...Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt - Lower 110 (150) Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt - Upper 22 ( 30) Strut Rod-To-Chassis Nut 74 (100) Strut Rod-To...