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• Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings.......Excentric Washers ???
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 13:49:13 EDT
  ...This is > important >for the Syncros as the cast arms do not bend to provide > conformance. > Hi All, Now...I am confused?? Do the...
• Ball Joint, and bushing tools...
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 18:46:09 EDT
  ...Phil Hi Phil, I found that the lower control arm bushings wanted to tip to the side, and I was worried they would be...
• Ball joints on '81 Vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 11:57:47 -0800
  ...Upper ball joints are bolted to the control arms, not pressed (although the balljoint fits tightly into a round hole in the control arm...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings, replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Paul Freese
  Sun, 9 Nov 2014 18:19:34 -0800
  I have.� With mixed success.� Check out the west systems stuff.� A different level.� But still needs good prep.� Sent from Yahoo Mail on...
• Syncro Front end parts?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 17:26:57 -0600
  Before I put them on ebay, is there any interest in a pair of upper and lower control arms and the steering arm thingies...
• Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings.......Excentric Washers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 13:36:17 -0400
  ...I want to kill my control arm bushings.......Excentric Washers > Ron wrote: > > "When installed, there was a large gap between the > bonded rubber bushing...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 13:29:59 -0700
  ...Mark Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > For sure, the later vanagons with the cast iron lower control arms in > front > seem quieter, and their handling...
• Re: 1987 Westy Problems
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 18 Sep 1995 07:10:35 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The front control arm bushings. I just had to change mine. 170,000 km with new tires about two months ago and I just...
• Heating Control Plate
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Ralphs
  Sat, 16 May 1998 11:47:21 -0700
  ...heater controls? Ever since I bought my Westy in 93 the light that illuminates the plate area has dangled amongst the control arms in...
• Upper Control Arm Bushing: Lemforder?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 10 Apr 2011 15:15:35 -0700
  ...Pure speculation, as the squeeking I hear may not be a worn part, but in searching upper control arm bushing replacement, it seems that...
• Pressing Lower Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:09:24 +0000
  By far the toughest bushing of the whole suspension to press out or in!!! IMHO http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=wua8um1.155n43ll...
• Re: Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 10:25:31 -0700
  ...When I got Dixie she creaked like a tall ship, so I replaced the upper and lower control arm bushings, the upper and lower...
• Radius Rod Installation
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Thu, 13 Jul 2017 12:47:28 -0400
  ...I tried to re-install the radius rods but neither side would line up with the threaded hole in the lower control arms (my...
• Stiffer steering with new P/S rack?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 7 Jun 2011 12:46:31 -0400
  Dear Volks, Got a friend in Boston with a '91, just got a brand new steering rack installed along with left upper control arm...
• Re: Upper COntrol Arm Bushing '85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:51:49 -0500
  ...before I picked Gertie up that she would need the Upper > COntrol Arm bushings replaced. Common issue - no problem. > > So I was doing some...
• Re: upper control arm lube
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 12:42:56 -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: Upper Control arm compatibility
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 28 Jun 2013 05:35:13 -0400
  ...The cost of new bushings is low, I have them for $19.50 for a set of two which does one control arm, you...
• Re: Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 13 Jun 2018 17:04:45 -0700
  ...This fellow has vanagon experience) to have the tires rotated and upper control arm movement checked. No play was felt at either arm at...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 10:46:52 -0600
  ...the<BR>control arm bushings so that will be a big help. However, is there anything<BR>else your collective wisdom says I should...
• Re: creaking from right side upper control arm
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:13:45 -0700
  ...Seems to be the right side upper control arm. I'll try to > verify tomorrow by spraying some lube in there as best I...
• Re: Swapping '86 front end onto '82
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 18:52:19 -0800
  ...85(sheet > metal lower control arm).It was successful,and works great,but that cast > iorn lower control arm suspension is the only way...
• Re: for those of you running the 15" South African Alloys...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Mon, 13 Aug 2001 09:28:51 -0400
  ...to the control arm (i had to remove one of the front wheel weights, because it was hitting the control arm) use the stick...
• syncro part needed ASAP
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 23:08:37 EST
  Hello, I am looking for a lower right side control arm and ball joint for 90-91 syncro. anyone w/ a used part? please...
• Re: Cast control arm upgrade worth it? Springs?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 2 Aug 2008 13:35:27 -0400
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• Re: Swapping '86 front end onto '82
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 11 Feb 2005 18:56:08 -0800
  Solid cast steel front lower control arms were phased into production during the 1985 model year for 2wd Vanagons and during the 1989 model...
• Re: Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 11 Mar 2015 17:27:34 -0700
  ...Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings I use two Harbor Freight tools for the lower ball joint. http://www.harborfreight.com/ball-joint...
• Parts Wanted
  Historical mailing list - cz1137
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 17:21:59 -0700
  ...wheel hubcaps Cruise control control unit All 3 Westfalia outlet covers Grey theater style jumpseat Grey front Westfalia table and arm. Driver's and...
• Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 08:56:40 -0400
  http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VANAGON-CAST-IRON-FRONT-SUSPENSION_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6755QQihZ016QQitemZ260133939554QQtcZphoto Item #260133939554 "The ride difference between the sheet metal lower control arm suspensions...
• FREE Vanagon Parts
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:29:42 -0700
  ...Trailing arms, (need new perches and weld repair) Lower control arms are not perfect but could be saved. Craigs List ad: http://vancouver.craigslist...
• 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...
• I drove home from the U.P. with this clunk.
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Tue, 5 Sep 2023 11:44:48 -0400
  ...PowerFlex bushing replaced at nearly all front end points, except used VW Control Arm Bushing - Lemforder 251407077 2. New Power steering rack with PowerFlex...
• Re: Upper Control arm compatibility
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 27 Jun 2013 16:46:46 -0400
  Craig if you are in a bind I can send you a set of upper control arms off of a 91 I parted out...
• Werks for Wagons newer home
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 17 Oct 2006 15:01:13 -0700
  ...Has the cast iorn lower control arm front suspension .Rides like a Cadillac,it does,or did. Still can.These parts are avaliable with...
• Re: Moving a suspension-less vehicle(lvc)
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 18 May 2007 05:33:17 -0700
  ...as part B of the question, pretend it's a >Vanagon w/o the control arms. > >TIA > >DM&FS I'd use a floor...
• Re: Control arm bushings (front end madness)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Sat, 12 Apr 2003 01:57:19 -0400
  The upper control arm bushings are no problem with a 12 ton press (I have a cheap one from Harbor Freight), and I've...
• Re: no sway bar = no improvement
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 20 Mar 2006 08:36:14 -0800
  ...Have someone else look at the front of the upper control arm 'axle'. If they're worn you'll see movement. Check to see...
• Re: control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 23 May 2006 19:18:41 -0400
  ...bumps in the road.An energy sink.The sheet metal lower control arm ,though heavy, dosent seem to absorb,or hold the energy. Maybe...
• sick of replacing Control Arm Bushings every year
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:48:05 -0400
  My drivers side upper control arm bushings are screaming like crazy. These are new Meyle bushings, installed a little over a year ago. The...
• Re: sick of replacing Control Arm Bushings every year
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:00:28 -0700
  ...On 4/25/09, pickle vanagon <greenvanagon@gmail.com> wrote: > My drivers side upper control arm bushings are screaming like crazy. These > are new...
• Re: Rear spring question
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 17 May 2013 17:14:50 -0500
  ...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: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Tue, 19 Jan 2016 09:26:37 -0500
  Does anyone have any experience with the GoWesty Delrin AF UCA bushings? Any harshness noted? They advertise no squeak with no grease and imply...
• Re: Lola's first test trip: The Good, The Bad & the Ugly. (Sorry, Long)
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Mon, 3 Jun 2013 14:01:16 -0500
  ...I also learned that the plastic tip on the switch arm is not totally necessary; just make sure the switch arm(s) contact(s...
• Re: Upper Control arm compatibility
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Thu, 27 Jun 2013 14:32:10 -0400
  ...Thus I need upper control arm bushings, which aren't in the dwindled/depleted budget for the winter beater bus. Even if I could...
• Re: sick of replacing Control Arm Bushings every year
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:22:46 -0400
  ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=272333&highlight=upper+control+arm+bushings The photos seem to suggest that the Febi and...
• VAG Internal Instructions Underbody Wax and Preservation
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:51:12 -0400
  ...The document also relates to the page that emphasizes the same thing for some of the front lower control arms. It was released in...
• Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 14:32:45 -0700
  Hi, upper control arm bushings ? just grind off the spot welds, and press them out on a press. Easy to do. I use the...
• Subject: purpose of throttle valve adj
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 12:03:27 +0000
  ...on governor controlled engines; and my guess is that is such a governor type device. If I'm not mistaken the arm will pull...
• funky split cone washer on front shock??? please help!
  Historical mailing list - Adam Behle
  Sat, 6 Sep 2003 17:32:59 -0700
  ...If you don't use it the control arm bolt hole is too big and i suppose the bolt would come undone again from...
• Re: Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Curt Newsome
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 10:03:19 -0700
  ...wrote: > Looks like I am going to have to replace some > control arm bushings. > > I seem to remember there was some discussion quite a...
• Re: upper control arm
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:42:01 -0800
  Cross section of upper control arm bushing: I was asking before if anyone ever cut one in half. I guess not. Took the right...
• Tie rod and Pitman arm puller part number
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 22 May 2003 12:51:16 EDT
  ...You still have to have you lower ball joints pressed out of the lower control arm. Tie rod end and Pitman rod puller P...
• Re: Late lower control arms
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 09:42:18 -0700
  On Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 9:41 AM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: .... > From my POV, if one was doing a bunch...
• Re: upper control arm
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 12:00:59 -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: I want to kill my control arm bushings...
  Historical mailing list - joe brown
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 10:45:49 -0700
  I had new upper control arm bushings put on my 85 two years ago because they squeaked when it was below 20F outside. A...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - body squeaky noises
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 22 May 2007 10:21:41 -0700
  ...I'll have a look at upper control arm bolts. I will inspect the bushings (squeeks are getting worse) but first I have to...
• I want to kill my control arm bushings...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 08:19:26 -0700
  ...It drives and handles much better, but now I have this terrible rubbery squeek/groan that comes from the upper control arm bushings. It...
• Re: [syncro.org] Syncro Front End Parts & Other Stuff FS
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 10:53:54 -0700
  ...The front end parts also include the thrust bars (the bars that project forward out of the lower control arm. At 10:42 AM...
• Re: Fw: front suspension rebuilding (squeak squeak)
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Renz
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:05:30 -0700
  ...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: Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 26 May 2018 14:07:10 -0700
  ...Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s) > > > Would installing a grease fitting (zerk type?) to each upper control arm > bushing, and adding...
• Re: Lower Control Arm Bushing R&R
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Sat, 4 Apr 2009 13:36:30 -0700
  ...wrote: > ..... > > > After cobbling some crap together, I easily got the lower control arm > > bushings out. > > > > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/lowercontrolarm > > > > But..... > > > > If I press...