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• Re: Urethane suspension bushes?
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 12:37:49 -0700
  ...In Vanagon bushings bearing function is between steel shaft and steel bushing insert leaving shock absorbtion to urethane. 9/11/02 5:15:29...
• Re: while changing UCA bushings, what else should I do?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 01:24:31 -0500
  ...while changing UCA bushings, what else should I do? > Hi guys, > I'm going to change my upper control arm bushings, in the hope...
• propshaft internal bushing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 6 Jun 2012 08:50:42 -0700
  Last few days, as a break from other stuff, I have been diddling around trying to fix the problem of worn internal bushings in...
• Re: UCA bushing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:03:49 -0700
  ...The bushings I used are similar to the right hand one shown in your pic - ie no minor step on smaller diameter area. The...
• FRONT SWAY BAR---Connecting link bushings....NAPA alternative?
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Sat, 25 May 2002 10:35:46 -0700
  ...I need to find new bushings for the VW-OEM connecting links, ya know--where they attach to the radius rod mounting hole. Is...
• Re: Front Suspension Blues (Got the Squeeks)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 12:10:03 -0700
  ...You can check that the noise is from the A arm bushings by disconnecting the upper ball joint, and moving the A arm by...
• Re: Squeaky upper control arm bushings--HOW SERIOUS CAN THIS BE?
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 08:45:46 -0700
  ...But really, after I carefully grind out the old spot welds do i need a big VW brand press to press the old bushings...
• Re: Radius Rod Installation
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 14 Jul 2017 12:15:19 -0400
  ...If you look carefully you can see it here on the > T3 Technique site: > > http://www.t3technique.com/suspension-bushings/powerflex- > suspension-bushings/radius...
• Stabilizer Link Bushings ?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Tue, 12 May 1998 10:05:47 -0700
  I'm about to replace the stabilizer (sway bar) link bushings on my 86' Westy. It looks rather straightforward. But ... Does anyone know if...
• Re: Clutch Release Shaft Removal
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 08:56:44 -0800
  ...Looks like all the bushings and seals on the clutch > lever side need to come out, so I decided there isn't enough play...
• Re: Play at Manual Steering Rack and Bushings ok? (VIDEO)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:43:36 -0800
  ...wrote: > True, some play is normal - under load and yes, the bushings are there to > absorb some of the bumps and vibration, also under...
• What causes tire wear?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Mar 2016 21:19:19 -0500
  ...Several things, other than squeaking and clunking, happen when the upper control arm bushings wear. Primarily, camber becomes more negative because of bushing wear...
• Re: Front suspension bushing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 12 Sep 2014 12:06:48 -0700
  ...Even so, the new bushings were an upgrade. I have to say again that prepping the rack bolts well before doing the job would...
• Re: Front end bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:38:20 -0700
  ...Front end bushings > >> I've got an 87 Syncro and I've decided to replace the PS rack and all >> the front end bushings...
• Re: twanging/creaking noise in front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:42:11 -0500
  What you could be hearing are the upper control arm bushings. It's not uncommon for them to make noises, even squeaks, as our...
• Going to bigger sway bars? Found: Urethane Bushings that have grease fittings.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 25 May 2002 19:14:38 EDT
  I found some Urethane bushings in 1" and 7/8" for the bigger sway bars at Autozone. They have grease fittings to help to...
• Re: tiico vibrations/interesting testing done.
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 06:23:26 +0000
  ...I see no rubber bushings in those pics. On top of that I now know exactly what brackets you are implementing and there are...
• Re: front suspension rebuilding (squeak squeak)
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:58:58 -0700
  > I got sick of the squeaking years ago and decided I was going to try to > figure out why these upper bushings had such...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 12:51:34 -0800
  ...Originally I was just looking at new Upper control arm bushings however - I figured since I'm going to "be there" already and I...
• Re: [Syncro] r & p mounting bushings need 89 syncro westy
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 20:30:30 -0700
  If you are talking about the bushings that hold the steering rack to the body, PN 251419081, Vanagain has the set of four for...
• Re: Squeeks
  Historical mailing list - Jim & Melody
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:06:21 -0700
  ...upper control armNew ball joints, shocks and upper control arm bushings failed to fix my squeek last spring. Needless to say, I'm interested...
• Re: 89' GL 1st gear problem
  Historical mailing list - Rian mullins
  Sat, 2 Oct 1999 22:35:02 CDT
  I had a similar problem on my 88 Wolfsburg for a long time; ' just had the bushings replaced (gear shift bushings?) and the problem...
• Shift Linkage Issue
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:49:39 -0700
  ...I'm assuming the linkage is either dirty (it works very nicely when it wet), needs new bushings, or both. I want to get...
• Re: Another Q: Caster arm rubber.
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 16:45:03 -0800
  They may look good but if you were to redo your whole suspension you will find all rubber bushings are no longer functional and...
• Re: Fw: front suspension rebuilding (squeak squeak)
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Renz
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:05:30 -0700
  ...I cut open a > few of > my failed bushings and always found rust damage and washed-out lubricant. > When walking through the plumbing dept...
• Re: Squeaky Upper Control Arm Bushings.
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 30 Oct 2001 10:16:58 -0800
  ...On 30 Oct 2001 at 12:10, Cookson, Noel wrote: > I want to replace the upper control arm bushings in my 88 GL. The...
• Re: FEBI Upper Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:01:05 -0500
  ...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: shocks
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 13:15:11 EST
  ...http://www.p-s-t.com/swaytv.html#VOLKSWAGON You can get performance bushings OR standard Bushings $159 Kit $119 Kit Vanagon Front Rear...
• Re: Lube Raditor fan motor bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:02:08 -0800
  ...Lube Raditor fan motor bushings? radiator fan motors rarely go bad.
• Re: Westy Lean Solution?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 09:35:19 -0500
  ...If these bushings were replaced, I > feel > confident the riding height could be restored. (Since some members > have > replaced the springs and even swapped...
• Re: Stabilizer Link Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:44:27 -0700
  ...Stabilizer Link Arm Bushings > Hi All, > > Looking through Bentley I couldn't find how to remove the Stabilizer > Link Arm Bushings but it looks...
• Berg: stock shift lever rebuild Part #s
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 13:22:59 EST
  If you are installing the Berg shortshift kit, you may want to replace the nylon bearings and bushings on the shift lever. The part...
• Re: control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 20 May 2013 11:38:56 -0600
  ...I > already purchased some control arm bushings, and now see there are some > polyurethane style available from Burly motors and some other sources. > Curious...
• KYBs Fixed
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 12 May 2003 10:36:49 -0400
  I made some thicker top bushings for the front shocks and voila! all quiet. When I removed the KYB bushings, I looked at the...
• Re: re. clutch lever play
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:49:03 -0800
  ...You have to remove tranny if replacing **all** release shaft bushings. On this one I'm kinda guessing... The hole in the clutch lever...
• Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 27 May 2018 10:10:11 -0700
  ...https://photos.app.goo.gl/EzTVVmJB2KYTBPhc2 I doubt that the bushings shown are the factory installed parts. None of the UCA bushings ive ever...
• Re: Vanagon shocks and coils spring
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 07:13:56 -0800
  ...Can be confirmed by spraying WD-40 or similar into the bushings and driving. Don't expect it to last very long, but it...
• Re: Please help me figure out what I need for front suspension rebuild bushings
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:05:16 -0600
  ...I would like to know how many are > needed of each per car. > > I already have all the control arm bushings and such. > > Thanks...
• 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...
• Re: twanging/creaking noise in front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 02:12:25 -0800
  ...I suspect the Strut Rod bushings not being in place properly, at the forward end, and metal to metal contact there. I find them...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:18:28 -0500
  No they couldn't do the front end alignment because the bushings were so worn - sorry if I wasn't clear On Wed, Jan...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Jan 2016 21:09:58 -0500
  ...Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought > >Does anyone have any experience with the GoWesty Delrin AF UCA bushings? >Any harshness noted...
• Re: installation of lower control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 16:14:29 -0500
  ...lower control arm bushings, all I got was about 3 replys. Each one asking for info on replacement.Same thing for adj of second...
• while changing UCA bushings, what else should I do?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 19:27:51 -0400
  Hi guys, I'm going to change my upper control arm bushings, in the hope of relieving my suspension woes. What else should I...
• throttle shaft bushings ?
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 09:50:20 -0800
  ...I see that the bushings are plastic, or rubber covered. I can wiggle the shaft a tiny bit.Can these be removed and replaced...
• Re: squeaky front end
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:20:43 -0400
  ...Upper control arm bushings may squeek,even when new.Mine squeek when the humidity is low.I squirt them with, silicone,then. Learning from...
• Re: upper control arm
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 11:39:20 -0800
  ...I just received all the goodies from Bus Depot necessary to replace all the front end bushings, ball joints, etc. My plan is to...
• Re: Old vanagon steering parts - radius rod
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 19:33:14 -0500
  If your radius rod bushings are original, they are shot. Most cases of unexplained tire waer and poor handling can be traced here. If...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 29 Nov 2000 - Special issue (#2000-343)
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Wed, 29 Nov 2000 15:13:41 -0700
  ...The adjustment for the idle position is very particular on the Digifant and with the TBody bushings being sloppy I couldn't get the...
• Re: Front Suspension Blues (Got the Squeeks)
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 10:25:07 -0400
  Thanks Shawn for a GREAT explaination of how to change the front end bushings. I will take the easy way out and take the...
• Re: Squeaky Upper Control Arm Bushings.
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 30 Oct 2001 13:43:49 -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...
• Re: (followup) Re: part numbers for link hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 01:05:37 -0400
  ...At the very > least, I'd like to get 2 of the bushings by Friday. I have a feeling > that when I call the...
• Shift Linkage Cleaning and Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Kw
  Sat, 21 Mar 1998 21:01:43 -0800
  ...The archives point to the linkage and mention replacing all the bushings at the shifter and the transmission. The dealer said he thinks it...
• Re: sway bar wiggling
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:05:19 -0500
  ...Are the two inner sway bar bushings loose? Swap the left inner bushing with the right inner bushing to get new wear points on...
• Re: Front end bushings -' 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Ken
  Tue, 15 Nov 2016 11:58:50 -0500
  ...Front end bushings -' 88 GL these guys can give you the best info http://t3technique.com/ --- This email has been checked for viruses by...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Tue, 19 Jan 2016 02:07:14 +0000
  I have the Powerflex bushings, and they're starting to squeak.... probably I used not enough grease. So what is the proper grrase? Sent...
• Re: Urathane bushings?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 6 May 2012 12:38:40 -0600
  ...The purple poly is supposed to not exhibit the shortcomings if other poly bushings. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia May 6, 2012 o...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Upper suspension are/wishbone bushings at spindle
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 18:59:08 -0400
  ...of NA brand suspension parts (ball joints and upper A-arm bushings) for those who want them. The price would probably be a bit...
• Re: DISTRUBUTOR FOR 91 CARAT VANAGON NEEDED
  Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 12:45:46 GMT
  A competent machine shop can rebush the dist, even if it doesn't have bushings to begin with. Some of the old bosh dists...
• Upper Control Arm Bushings R/R
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Wed, 30 Jun 2004 00:37:03 -0400
  ...Short version is that I had the bushings on hand in preparation for doing my 87 Westy's front end; so the parts were...