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• squeaking bushings
  Historical mailing list - Seastoner
  Wed, 5 Feb 1997 09:48:56 +0000
  Hello fellow Vanagoners! I've been following the postings about passenger side squeaky upper control arm bushings, a problem that I have as well...
• 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: squeaks
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 16:28:33 -0600
  Sounds like your upper control arm bushings. Very common problem. Easy task if you are mechanically inclined. BD has good pricing on them. You...
• mixing urethane and rubber bushings
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Fri, 5 Sep 2014 15:54:21 -0400
  Sorry for the previous abbreviated post, not used to the gmail protocols, anyway, I have been collecting bushings to rebuild my front end and...
• mixing urethane and rubber bushings
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Mon, 8 Sep 2014 11:55:11 -0400
  ...I will complete my bushing collection with the urethane bushings I didn't have yet. And thanks for the steering rack bushing recommendations, I...
• [fix]steering rack bushings - method
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 08:28:15 -0700
  I have posted Gary Stearns method of making your own steering rack bushings on my website. "deep link": http://members.shaw.ca/albell/mods12...
• Re: mixing urethane and rubber bushings
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 6 Sep 2014 11:52:17 -0400
  Thinking in terms of load and component load compliance, I would not mix bushings and mounts of drastically different durometer on single component, such...
• Re: Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 16:56:34 -0700
  ...My 84 has 210,000 miles and I only replaced the upper control arm bushings and the upper ball joints whereas Dixie at 232...
• Upper control arm bushings installation
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 01:51:38 -0700
  I'm reinstalling the upper control arm, with new bushings, on my 1983 Westphalia, and there is something I don't understand about using...
• Re: while changing UCA bushings, what else should I do?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 18:36:51 -0700
  ...while changing UCA bushings, what else should I do? > Hi guys, > I'm going to change my upper control arm bushings, in the hope...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 11:59:31 -0500
  ...the > control arm bushings so that will be a big help. However, is there anything > else your collective wisdom says I should be careful...
• Re: squeaks
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 15:43:57 -0700
  ...between applications of Slick 50 One Lube with Teflon spray lubricant to the upper bushings. Even easier for the lazy or non-mechanically inclined...
• Please help me figure out what I need for front suspension rebuild bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:00:46 -0500
  ...I already have all the control arm bushings and such. Thanks, Jim
• Front end bushings
  Historical mailing list - tina canny
  Mon, 2 Jan 2012 10:57:38 -0800
  Hello I was wondering if I could get advice; my 1985 VANAGON needs front in bushings. How much work it is to do this...
• Re: UPPER float/wishbone/contol Arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 22:35:11 -0500
  I did my own upper control arm bushings and took them to the dealer for spot welding, they said they don't do it...
• Re: suspension bushings
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 10:19:20 -0700
  I am replacing the upper control arm bushings this weekend. Bus Depot has them for about $120 for all four. Easy job if you...
• poor cornering - too much sway
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 10:03:31 -0500
  ...Would I gain much by simply replacing the torsion/sway bar bushings? Are OEM bushings okay our should I go with urethane bushings? I...
• Re: Urathane bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 6 May 2012 21:46:05 -0700
  ...there are urathane? >> (Spelling) >> bushings available for our rigs? I plan on replacing upper,lower and >> strut >> rod bushings as well as balljoints! And...
• Re: Westy Lean Solution?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 15:01:26 -0700
  ...Todd '88 Westy Jay L Snyder wrote: >I believe the lean is caused by failed bushings in the trailing arms of the >rear suspension...
• Re: Control arm bushings (front end madness)
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 21:00:05 -0400
  ...Control arm bushings (front end madness) > mee too, > Sid in New Orleans. maybe a group tool effort, parts too? just an idea. >
• Rubber Steering column bushings
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Wed, 21 Jun 2006 12:55:02 -0400
  Hey Volks, I've been looking around but cannot seem to find the little rubber bushings that reside where the steering column connects just...
• Re: Leaking PS fluid, replace rack or just seals?
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Wed, 25 Jan 2006 03:05:16 -0600
  ...If worn you will see the shaft move in the bushings. The more slack, the sooner the seals will start leaking again. The bushings...
• Shock Advice
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 13:00:54 -0700
  The bushings are the rubber pieces on top of the front shock stem. The cups are the dished washers that squeeze the bushing and...
• 1985 Vanagon - Upper suspension are/wishbone bushings at spindle
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 12:46:08 -0400
  ...it to a machine shop and have then put in these bushings? What's involved with this R & R and how far do I...
• how so I install stabilizer link bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Dave C.
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 22:45:13 -0400
  How does one usually install the stabilizer bar bushings that join the horizontal bar to the downward link? Do I need to press them...
• Who sells Radius Bushings????
  Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
  Tue, 20 Jan 2004 17:44:09 -0800
  ...Anyone know where to buy JUST the rubber bushings? I think i can re-use my old rods. thanks 84' Westy __________________________________ Do you Yahoo...
• Re: Can a Manual Steering Rack Fail Internally?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:28:55 -0500
  I emailed Loogy about his urethane bushings and his stuff is a new compound that wears like urethane, but has some give to it...
• 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
  ...Please help me figure out what I need for front suspension rebuild bushings I'm trying to complete and order for my front suspension...
• Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings...
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 16:41:31 -0700
  ...Were the new bushings spot welded in > place? Or just pressed in > >place? > > Yep, I spot welded 'em in place. > > > >Question two: could the...
• Re: FEBI Upper Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:07:41 -0400
  ...jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Any opinions on these? Budget constraints prevent me from getting the > urethane ones, yet bushings need to be changed NOW! >
• Re: Side middle window bushings
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Wed, 9 May 2001 23:23:17 -0700
  ...Side middle window bushingsReference those sliding window end guides (281 847 723B) I used a utility knife to trim back the tabs and then...
• Squeaky upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - dneu
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 09:43:31 -0700
  Has anybody tried anybody tried drilling, taping and putting a grease fitting on the upper control arm bushings to stop the squeak? Do you...
• Upper wishbone bushes and no welder?
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Tue, 11 Apr 2006 09:13:28 +0200
  ...to cut the old tack welds, whack the old bushings out, insert the new bushings by hand, and re-assembly. Can that be done...
• Re: Squeaking front bushings
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 24 Feb 2015 16:44:24 -0800
  ...Squeaking front bushings Spray on a new set of T3 techniques bushings and all will be well. Jim > On Feb 24, 2015, at 5...
• 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...
• 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: Squeaking front bushings
  Historical mailing list - Walking Boss
  Thu, 26 Feb 2015 20:15:04 -0600
  ...Back a 100 years or so this was SOP on cars and trucks of the 50's & 60's with bushings and no grease...
• Re: UPPER float/wishbone/contol Arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 12:34:39 -0500
  > These bushings are "shot" on my 86'. I have looked at different manuals > that say take it to the dealer, because of spot welding...
• Re: Squeak, rattle, and roll
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 20 Apr 1999 08:24:42 -0700
  Probably your upper control arm bushings are squeaking. Mine started squeaking at about 150,000 miles. I have found Slick 50 One Lube spray...
• Re: Anyone replace their a arm bushings (front) themselves?
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sat, 6 Jul 2002 15:29:52 -0700
  ...Anyone replace theeir a arm bushings (front) themselves? > > subject says it all mine is due....I can get the a arms off, but wondering...
• Re: Control arm bushings (front end madness)
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 20:45:51 -0400
  ...Control arm bushings (front end madness) > Well, It looks like the upper ball joints on the westy > are kind of in need, and also...
• upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 12 May 2009 17:12:23 -0800
  What's the consensus on brand name for upper control arm bushings? I've read threads on the Samba that indicate one brand, while...
• Re: Front end bushings -' 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Tue, 15 Nov 2016 16:05:29 -0500
  ...The most expensive option is original design upper control arm bushings. If you consider the price of a couple of sets of original design...
• Re: Vanagon shocks and coils spring
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 12:22:25 -0600
  ...I've pressed bushings into a lot of American cars a-frames and none of them have felt it necessary to weld the bushings...
• front end reassembly: strut bar
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:54:14 -0700
  I'm replacing the bushings on the front end of my 82. I've dropped the strut bar ( the big bar that bolts under...
• Second Request...Steering column rubber bushings...on 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Thu, 6 Jul 2006 12:26:13 -0400
  I can't seem to locate these bushings on any of the vendor websites...any recommendations other than the s-dealer? The ones on...
• Re: upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 18:57:09 +0000
  ...YMMV, so be careful & don't blame me! - tap in the new bushings in a similar manner. - Spot weld the new bushings into place...
• 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: [Syncro] r & p mounting bushings need 89 syncro westy
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 23:53:26 -1000
  > Mick, the bushings are supposed to allow some movement. Really! I put a rebuilt in and was surprised to see that the brand new...
• Fwd: gas tank bushing
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 13:35:06 -0400
  ...I suspect these are mounting bushings that go between the two mounting brackets and the underside of the tank. mordoi ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mary...
• Re: Front end suspension
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 13 May 2011 09:33:04 -0400
  ...This time around I'm inclined to go with Powerflex ( http://t3technique.com/powerflex-bushings.html) for front and rear bushings. High-quality marine...
• Re: Squeaking front bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 24 Feb 2015 18:26:30 -0600
  Spray on a new set of T3 techniques bushings and all will be well. Jim > On Feb 24, 2015, at 5:52 PM, Stuart...
• Re: Trying to replace front bushings
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 08:41:33 -0400
  ...When replacing a drop link I tried to replace original rubber bushings and other assorted rubber, however I could not seem to compress to...
• Re: Urethane suspension bushes?
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 08:15:29 -0400
  Delrin is indeed used for bushings, on cars where you care about handling but NOT ride quality. (I think the ride is kind of...
• Re: Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:37:19 -0500
  ...Control Arm Bushings > > I'm replacing the control arm bushings and wonder if tack welding the new > ones as in the original factory units...
• Re: PowerFlex Urethane Upper Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Tue, 3 May 2011 19:00:24 -0700
  ...Just wondering if anyone has any experience with these bushings. > I'll post up some pix and notes after the install. BTW Chris shipped...
• Re: Squeaking Bushings
  Historical mailing list - tonyd
  Thu, 24 Sep 1998 12:45:55 +0000
  ...TonyD '87GL Mark Gajewski wrote: > Lawrence Johnson wrote: > > > Hotch, > > A very good and very cheap lubricant for any rubber bushings is kerosene > > (or diesel...
• Re: To those concerned with steering wheel sloppiness
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 08:59:17 -0400
  ...The plate with the bushings > is on the bottom, and you're dropping the two rods out of it to get to > the bushings...
• Re: Vanagon shocks and coils spring
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 21:04:11 +0100
  ...So what should you replace, the bushing or the ball joint? When changing the bushings, after install you have to secure the bushings with...
• Re: Febi or FEQ upper control arm bushing quality
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 6 May 2010 06:36:52 -0700
  Try using some Wurth SA-Besto lube on the bushings for squeaks. I do all the bushings in my 84 with that and it...