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• Re: Swapping out bad spindle/s
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 May 2012 20:01:48 -0400
  All vanagons use the same ball joints and control arm mounts (bushings). While thing are a part consider replacing those and also the radius...
• Re: Front shock installation
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 10:48:29 -0600
  For the whole suspension it will of course be longer but I did shocks and upper ball joints in 2.5 hours with one...
• Re: front suspension problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:32:18 -0400
  ...vertically, observe the various joints in the suspension system like the upper and lower ball joints and the upper A frame. You should be...
• Re: squeeks
  Historical mailing list - hugo lerner
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 11:13:18 -0700
  ...at my upper control arm > bushings on my passenger side, and i noticed gobs of grease around my upper > ball joint boot. this needs...
• Re: Front End Work (Corrected)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 10:41:21 -0800
  ...Front End Work (Corrected) I want to replace upper and lower ball joints next weekend. I also decided to replace the upper control arm...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 16:02:31 -0800
  Rather than dealing with "pop the ball joints", remove the (2) allen head cap screws from the upper ball joint. And yes, this is...
• Re: Disappointed with Yokohama Y370 Tires
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 14:04:17 -0400
  ...The tie rod ends are new german ones, the upper ball joints and upper bushings were done in the last six months. On Joel...
• Re: Best Source for Ball Joints 2wd 1990 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 17:28:59 -0400
  ...Best Source for Ball Joints 2wd 1990 Vanagon? Hello All: I'm looking for the best source of BallJoints. I bought a set from...
• Re: So What Do Ya think?(Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 22:07:54 -0500
  ...out of the exhaust-- And it needs a set of ball joints and upper control arm bushings--BAD---:>) ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- "Zoom, Zoom, Zoom" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://community...
• Re: Undoing the big nut on the upper ball joint - who knows how?
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:37:38 -0500
  ...Undoing the big nut on the upper ball joint - who knows how? There is absolutely no reason to disconnect the upper ball joint to...
• Re:Save your balls from busted rubbers (?'s)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Nov 1996 10:29:31 -0600
  ...The upper boots on my westy cracked,joints still good, also tie rod ends boots.I like Martin suggest with the tape repair, where...
• Re: Vanagon shocks and coils spring
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 18:55:12 -0800
  ...in some other article I read that the most > probable cause for "sweaky" suspension is worn upper ball joint. With a > description how to...
• Re: while changing UCA bushings, what else should I do?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 18:36:51 -0700
  Do the upper ball joints at the same time - you've got the control arm in your hand anyway, and the ball joints are...
• Re: Removing the top ball joint
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 07:29:50 EDT
  ...to make room for the tool and then remove the upper ball joint. *Measure the width of the spindle arm at the top to...
• Re: photo procedure; replacing lower ball joints 80-84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 08:09:32 -0500
  ...No steering slop at all. > > We all know upper ball joints are easy to change, but the lower ones > on my project van were...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Upper suspension are/wishbone bushings at spindle
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 18:59:08 -0400
  ...said they could provide VW of NA brand suspension parts (ball joints and upper A-arm bushings) for those who want them. The price...
• two questions: brake pads, ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 18:50:06 -0500
  ...Thoughts? Also, I noticed that the right upper ball joint boot is torn. The left upper looks OK visually, but would it make sense...
• Re: Undoing the big nut on the upper ball joint - who knows how?
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:08:36 -0400
  ...Undoing the big nut on the upper ball joint - who knows how? > > There is absolutely no reason to disconnect the upper ball joint to...
• Re: upper ball joint hell
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sun, 31 Oct 2004 21:11:29 -0500
  See http://volksweb.relitech.com/uballjnt.htm for detailed instructions complete with pictures. -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD 89 Syncro GL 85 Westy Weekender 84...
• RE: Upper Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Wed, 15 Nov 95 17:40:03 EST
  I can get you started on the upper ball joint replacement job: Jack up a front wheel and pull it off. UBJ is what...
• Re: Ball joint question.
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 22:24:55 -0400
  ...Lindgren wrote: > Listees, > > Today, I bought a balljoint to replace the worn out unit at the upper > left position on my '88 Syncro. I...
• Re: Failed Inspection- questions on rust and ball joints
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 13 May 2011 22:24:34 -0700
  ...I can't recall right now) The smaller will push the tie rod outer ends out, the larger will do the upper ball joints...
• Re: Special Tools for the Home Mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 7 Feb 2014 07:56:22 -0600
  John; That upper ball joint simply I bolts from the car. I am not sure what that extractor would do. The bottom is complex...
• Re: HF Specials
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 1 Jun 2012 08:30:53 -0400
  ...I did the upper and lower ball joints on my '86 using the press type thing I borrowed from my flaps for free. no...
• Re: Replacing the lower ball joints on my 82, Help!
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 09:12:05 -0700
  ...any pointers/tips/advice for replacing the lower ball > joints on my 82 Westy? > > The uppers were rather easy...but the lower ones, even...
• Re: Removing the top ball joint
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 10:13:58 -0400
  ...It looked wide enough to fit around the upper part spindle arm. Harbor Freight has a small and large tie rod end puller. @$5...
• Knock from front right wheel while braking and turning left?
  Historical mailing list - Louis Rumanes
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 10:29:46 -0600
  ...Changing the upper ball joint and pads had no effect. Anyone got a suggestion? Thanks, Louis Rumanes
• Re: Best Source for Ball Joints 2wd 1990 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 19:53:13 -0400
  ...them) If you went through a complete set of upper and lower ball joints (and control arm bushings as well?) in a year, something...
• Re: Ball joints, upper / lower
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 19:27:45 -0500
  ...Ball joints, upper / lower > > Shucks, I'll pay $525 to anyone* that wants to come to my house and do > both sides, uppers and...
• Re: Size of upper control arm allen head - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 21:55:47 -0400
  Sorry, *mm for the upper ball joint bolts. The rod that goes through the bushings is 14MM Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Front end overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 10 Jan 2016 13:35:55 -0500
  ...I can manage the upper ball joints and bushings myself. But I question the wisdom of tackling the lower ones on my own. Can...
• Re: Increase ride height on 2wd front
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 10:05:20 -0700
  ...The upper control arm on the syncro is different from 2wd, but the ball joints are the same, so I would think that the...
• Re: two questions: brake pads, ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 20:33:49 -0500
  ...Thoughts? Also, I noticed that the right upper ball joint boot is torn. The left upper looks OK visually, but would it make sense...
• Control Arm Bushings (do I need to WELD?)
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Fri, 10 Aug 2007 16:53:06 -0400
  ...do the upper ball joints while I'm at it (boots are torn, otherwise they seem okay) I wasn't going to do anything...
• Re: Control Arm Bushings (do I need to WELD?)
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Fri, 10 Aug 2007 22:21:17 -0400
  ...I would highly recommend doing everything, > including all bushings, upper and lower ball joints, and tie rods. Then > get it aligned. You will now...
• Re: Undoing the big nut on the upper ball joint - who knows how?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:17:08 -0400
  ...Undoing the big nut on the upper ball joint - who knows how? >> >> There is absolutely no reason to disconnect the upper ball joint to...
• Re: Parts for presents - Sweet!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Pete Owsianowski
  Mon, 2 Apr 2012 14:00:18 -0500
  ...Upper and Lower Ball joints and a > new fuel tank!!!! Awesome! > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff > '85 GL (Gertie) > '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Parts for presents - Sweet!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 2 Apr 2012 15:54:51 -0400
  ...Upper and Lower Ball joints and a > new fuel tank!!!! Awesome! > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff > '85 GL (Gertie) > '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Upper and lower ball joints - how much time per front wheel?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 12:37:19 -0600
  Subject says it all. I really would like to get a handle on the time it takes if any one has done the job...
• Disk brake guide pin boots
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Wed, 12 Oct 2022 18:03:35 -0400
  I replaced the upper and lower ball joints on my 91 this week (can there be a dirtier job) and while removing the brake...
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 21 Sep 2008 07:40:50 -0500
  Chris, Ball joints themselves aren't that expensive, but the labor for the R&R surely is. The upper can be replaced fairly easy...
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 21 Sep 2008 10:44:48 -0400
  ...Ball joints > Chris, > > Ball joints themselves aren't that expensive, but the labor for the R&R > surely is. > > The upper can be replaced...
• Re: Beck/Arnley ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Sep 2014 22:12:16 -0400
  ...Beck/Arnley ball joints Hi all, Just picked up a Beck/Arnley upper ball joint from a FLAPS, box said Made in Germany, but...
• Re: Ball joints, upper / lower photo procedure
  Historical mailing list - Airic
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 00:20:11 -0600
  ...but heating up the spindle a little, and hitting the lower joint out while the spindle is clamped in a vise works rather well...
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 29 Aug 2021 22:35:31 -0700
  ...Ball joints I have a Syncro and have purchased replacement ball joints. For the life of me I can’t remember the brand, but...
• Ball joints, upper / lower
  Historical mailing list - brady horrace
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:13:46 -0800
  WOW!!!!!! $525 a side!!! I'll Fly to your place from Boston and do the job in your driveway with my tools for that...
• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Mar 2014 21:21:11 -0400
  ...Extending the shocks will put the ball joints beyond the angles they can handle. GoWesty sells a spacer for the upper ball joint. Dennis...
• Front end looseness
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 22:47:12 -0400
  ...upper control arm move, but I can't tell if it's because of the upper control arm bushing, or the upper ball joint...
• Re: Front suspension and steering parts suggestions - 87 Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Dec 2006 19:48:54 +0000
  ...since I'm there I might aswell > change other > items aswell. > > The list so far I'm wanting to replace: > > Upper ball joints > Lower...
• Re: Ball joints, upper / lower- Ben's English
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:31:42 -0800
  ...Ball joints, upper / lower >I am an """misunderstood""" person... Stop bashing my English! :-)))))) > > I don't know wht i said, trying to say or...
• Re: Increase ride height on 2wd front
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 17:25:56 -0700
  ...The upper control arm > on > > the syncro is different from 2wd, but the ball > joints > > are the same, so I would think that the...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Upper suspension are/wishbone bushings at spindle
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 13:11:49 -0400
  ...I used aftermarket parts and I currently have some play in the lower ball joints and in the upper A-arm bushings. When I...
• Tire wear problem
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 17:10:31 -0700
  ...Would an upper or lower or both ball joints be a good idea before going for an alignment? ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember...
• Re: Failed Inspection- questions on rust and ball joints
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 14 May 2011 07:13:10 -0400
  ...I can't recall right now) The smaller will push the tie rod > outer ends out, the larger will do the upper ball joints...
• Re: Place to mount shackles?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 May 2011 12:59:40 -0400
  ...carries a smaller ball joint securing the end of the tie rod which goes to the steering rack. The upper control arm has a...
• Re: Control arm bushings (front end madness)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Sat, 12 Apr 2003 01:57:19 -0400
  ...The upper ball joint comes right out when you take the bolts out. The bottom ball joints are really hard. I've struck out...
• Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 15:35:29 -0700
  ...Easy to do. > > I use the hammer method on upper ball joints. It's a larger tapered part , > than the tie rod is, so...
• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
  Historical mailing list - ToddB
  Wed, 12 Mar 2014 08:16:38 -0700
  ...Extending the > shocks will put the ball joints beyond the angles they can handle. > GoWesty sells a spacer for the upper ball joint.
• FW: Help on control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 10 Jul 2000 23:25:21 -0400
  ...In checking the upper ball joints, the right side appears to > have some play, so I pulled it out. Once out, it seems tight...
• Re: Tricks to ball joint removal without Pickel fork?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 3 Jul 2013 16:14:08 -0700
  ...On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 12:20 PM, Craig Cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote: > I've got to pull two upper ball joints...