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• Re: Squeaky Upper Control Arm Bushings.
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 30 Oct 2001 10:20:33 -0800
  ...Squeaky Upper Control Arm Bushings. > > > I want to replace the upper control arm bushings in my 88 > GL. The Bentley > and a previous post...
• Upper control arm bushings, replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 9 Nov 2014 08:33:45 -0800
  ...thank you Ken Wilford) and they show the bushings are captured in the arm by a small tack weld....but I have no welder.
• Re: Squeaking from front end (spare tire?) of Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert L. Armitage
  Tue, 25 Apr 1995 15:06:20 -0400 (EDT)
  ...It was worn upper control arm bushings making the offending racket. QUITE a difference... It _COULD_ be your spare, but sak the shop that...
• Re: Advice on upper control arm bushing wear and R&R.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Sun, 18 Nov 2001 14:22:50 EST
  That is what it said in my version of bently's. [text/html]
• Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Wed, 11 Mar 2015 12:48:20 -0600
  ...Are these adequate, or should I go with the Moog, as recommended by T3 Technique? Also, tried pressing Lower Control Arm Bushing on one...
• Upper Control Arm Bushings Revisited: What else to do
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:11:30 -0400
  ...I need to replace the upper control arm bushings (squeeky, squeeky, squeeky). So I was hoping to get your opinions on what else I...
• Re: Sway bar link?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 19:24:19 -0700
  ...The little vertical bar that slides over the end of the anti-sway bar, right ? And you have stamped lower control arms, ala 80...
• Re: REAR CONTROL ARMS
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:28:20 -0700
  ...I had a scrap yard sell me two rear control arms. The yard could not get the two main hinge bolts out, so they...
• Re: What needs to be replaced in a front suspension rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 27 May 2002 20:39:36 -0500
  ...9 ( 251.407.097) 2 Lower Control Arm Inner, Lower # 17( 251 407 183) 4 Upper Control Arm Bushings #4 (251 407 077) On...
• Upper COntrol Arm Bushing '85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:44:08 -0500
  Ok, so I knew before I picked Gertie up that she would need the Upper COntrol Arm bushings replaced. Common issue - no problem. So...
• FEBI Upper Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:55:27 -0500
  Any opinions on these? Budget constraints prevent me from getting the urethane ones, yet bushings need to be changed NOW!
• Re: uhh... changing upper control arm bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 23 Aug 2005 16:39:03 -0400
  Typo? I think not... Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ ----- Original Message ----- snip.......Vanagon mechanic at the "stealership".......
• Re: Cast control arm upgrade worth it? Springs?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 2 Aug 2008 13:38:24 -0400
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• Advice on upper control arm bushing wear and R&R.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 16:19:19 -0700
  ...Wear in upper control arm bushing. When rocking the wheel I measured a 4mm (about 1/8") movement of the tire. This seems to...
• Re: Front end maintenance
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 15:36:24 -0800
  Just doing this, ball joints, sway bar bushings [also called control arm bushing by some], take a look at your brake disks. I'm...
• 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...
• Re: sick of replacing Control Arm Bushings every year
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:02:40 -0700
  ...http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php?id=1144 > > > I wonder how many upper control arm bushings are being damaged during spot >> welding? >> >> I...
• Re: Syncro spring removal without using spring compressor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 19 Mar 2014 18:10:04 -0400
  ...The let the bottom tube of the shock go through the lower control arm so the arm hits the spring seat. Then use a...
• Re: UperControlArmBushings
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 16:19:53 -0700
  ...utm_term=1980-1991+Volkswagen+Vanagon+Control+Arm+Bushing+Vaico+W0133-1632510+Upper+80-91+Volkswagen+Control+Arm+Bushing+1984+1982&fp=pp&gbm...
• Rear anti-roll bar installed!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 31 May 2002 09:12:21 -0400
  ...I fabricated heavy steel "carriers" to attach the a/r bar pivots to the inner control arm mounts, shortened the end links from the...
• Part needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 29 May 2014 08:37:44 -0400
  I need a lower control arm for an 87 Syncro, the stamped steel version. Anyone have one that they can spare? Thank you, Dennis
• front suspension rebuilding (squeak squeak)
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Renz
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:25:12 -0700
  so its time to do the upper control arm bushings, at least on the pass side anyway. I can't turn the radio up...
• Re: installation of lower control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 00:24:01 -0600
  ...bolt that holds the lower control arm on.Only slight effort was then needed to remove the control arm from the vehicle.Even less...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 19:39:09 -0700
  Chris, I have both cast and pressed steel lower control arms in various Vanagons. I feel there is no material difference in the handling...
• Re: Febi or FEQ upper control arm bushing quality
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 6 May 2010 06:36:52 -0700
  ...Febi or FEQ upper control arm bushing quality > > Does anyone have any experience with the upper control arm bushings now > sold by FebiBilstein and...
• Re: New weels rubbing control arm
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sat, 5 Dec 2015 08:48:44 -0800
  ...The tire place just called and said the front wheels are hitting the upper control arms. > > The wheels are the 16x7.5 ET 23...
• Rear suspension question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 00:26:07 -0700
  If you had a rear wheel with trouble getting the correct Caster, what would you look for? Bent control arm? Thanks Todd '88 Westy
• Re: Upper Control Arm Nut Grade Matter?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:00:19 -0700
  ...Upper Control Arm Nut Grade Matter? > > Hi all. > > Over kill, but want to make sure. > > Am replacing upper control arm bushings. > > Nut on driver...
• Re: Wiki BZ Shelf Derby is now closed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 17:37:16 -0800
  ...just added: "Upper Control Arm Bushings" by John Meeks (pause for applause) at http://vanagonwiki.net/index.php/Upper_Control_Arm_Bushings Anything else...
• Re: Possibly NLA Suspension Parts
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 15:26:18 -0800
  ...The later 85+ solid control arm setup does not use them and VW expects you to switch to the later setup if any of...
• Re: "Deadly Crash"
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:06:16 -0800
  ...make is to stiffen their arms and hold themselves in place with their arms thus minimizing their control of the vehicle. That's one...
• Fw: front suspension rebuilding (squeak squeak)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:03:08 -0400
  ...Each of my upper control arm bushings is now enclosed in a black rubber (or vinyl) pipe cap that I think are used to...
• Re: Urethane suspension bushes?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 08:07:09 -0400
  ...I'm cursing my 'new' control arm bushings with urethane inserts daily. Chris S. '85 Westy. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kevin Dawson" <Calwolfie@AOL.COM...
• Anyone have a �stabilizer bar linkage� they would be willing to part out?
  Historical mailing list - sanford schulwolf
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 22:44:25 -0700
  ...lower control arm and connects via a rubber bushing to the main stabilizer bar - I only need the piece from the control arm to...
• Re: upper control arm
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 12:07:26 -0800
  ...upper control arm Cross section of upper control arm bushing: I was asking before if anyone ever cut one in half. I guess not...
• Upper bushings???
  Historical mailing list - Dean Paul Karpowicz
  Wed, 4 May 1994 15:26:41 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Has anyone had experiance (sp) with failing upper control arm bushings on an early 80's Vanagon??? I noticed the last time I had...
• Upper control arm bushing dilemna
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Mon, 22 Dec 2003 21:57:27 -0800
  ...Now the upper control arm bushings are failing, very hard to move, leaking grease, off-center, basically shot. I took care to replace them...
• Defective Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 21:11:46 -0700
  ...The part that inserts in the upper control arm and is held on by 2 allen bolts is not properly machined. This prevents it...
• Re: Squeaky upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 13:00:16 -0500
  ...Squeaky upper control arm bushings Dan, What you just do is replace the worn out bushings & shafts-- No greasing required-- Although, seeing as your...
• Re: Attaching adj armrests
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Sat, 24 Sep 2005 04:29:15 -0400
  ...armrest in place has nothing to do with the adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism is self contained in the rest itself and only controls...
• 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...
• WTB: Need Upper Control Arm
  Historical mailing list - Chris Ramsey
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 17:16:16 -0700
  ...As subject line says, I am in need of an upper control arm for my '87 Westy. Part#: 251 407 047. Could also use...
• Re: upper control arm
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 10:04:49 -0800
  ...upper control arm Cross section of upper control arm bushing: I was asking before if anyone ever cut one in half. I guess not...
• Re: Cast iron front suspension question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Mar 2007 18:39:41 -0400
  The only cast piece is the lower control arm. You also need to match the radius rod. The steering knuckles are not different for...
• Broken heater control cable
  Historical mailing list - The Shaws
  Sun, 4 Jul 2004 08:34:22 -0700
  ...Does anyone have a sneaky solution to a broken heater valve control cable? It's broken about an inch from the control arm and...
• Re: Anyone replace their a arm bushings (front) themselves?
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sat, 6 Jul 2002 15:29:52 -0700
  ...a arms off, but wondering if > a normal press or vice will do the job to swap............ > > Are you talking lower control arm bushings...
• Control arm bushings!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dean Paul Karpowicz
  Thu, 5 May 1994 17:51:59 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Now the control arms are about to fall off (damn near!!) and I find out that there is a lousy tech bulletin concerning lousy...
• Re: upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 13 May 2009 08:31:50 -0400
  ...Then never tighten the nut on the upper control arm until the wheel is on the ground as that can kill it as well...
• WTB: Turn signal switch w/cruise control (86+)
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Thu, 7 Feb 2002 12:21:58 -0800
  ...with cruise control switch built in. Need the late model one 86+ in black with the distinct curve in the lever arm. Anyone have...
• Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 westy
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 12:50:52 -0800
  I replaced my 14" rims and 185r tires with 16" and 215s and doing that revealed that I need new lower control arm bushings...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 11:12:15 -0600
  > "The ride difference between the sheet metal lower control arm suspensions, > and this one, is comparable to the *difference between a truck and a...
• Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 22:49:59 -0700
  ...Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings >I am tackling control arm bushings and tie rod ends this coming week. I am >assuming since...
• Re: control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 23 May 2006 13:13:25 -0400
  ...Lastly, I have seen recently on the list, that when all the work is done, and the control arm is reinstalled,the arm must...
• Re: Moving a suspension-less vehicle(lvc)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 18 May 2007 07:34:02 -0400
  ...as part B of the question, pretend it's a > Vanagon w/o the control arms. > > TIA > > DM&FS >
• Re: Rear spring question
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 17 May 2013 17:19:18 -0400
  ...Jack up on the lower control arm. Remove the lower shock bolt. Slowly lower the lower control arm with a jack will allow the...
• Re: Control Arm Bushings)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 23:27:58 -0700
  ...Control Arm Bushings > > Its hard to say. My 84 has 210,000 miles and I only > replaced the upper > control arm bushings and the...
• Re: Running out of castor adjustment
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:32:31 -0400
  ...upper control arms. Is it possible >to switch them left to right? If they are offset that would do it. Upper arms are identical...
• Lower Control Arm Bushing R&R
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 18:24:40 -0800
  ...Thanks archives! After cobbling some crap together, I easily got the lower control arm bushings out. http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/lowercontrolarm But..... If I...
• Re: bumps = knock, knock
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 6 Mar 2008 13:35:11 -0500
  Richard, If you decide it's worn upper control arm bushings (most likely) here's a how-to on the subject: http://www.vanagonwiki...
• Re: My new Upper Control Arm Video
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 6 May 2013 17:10:41 -0400
  Thanks Ken - THis was supposed to be my next project :) Appreciate the video. Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus