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• Re: [NVC] The Electric Potter
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:25:06 -0400
  ...Mike John Rodgers wrote: > Monday, June 12, 2006; 2:30 pm, Chelsea, AL > > *The Main Event:* > > I worked in my pottery studio today, fulfilling...
• Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:59:45 -0600
  ...And I'm better armed to ask the right questions. > > > > FWIW, adjusting caster on passenger side, pulling rod toward front (2 > > turns, +/- 1/2...
• Re: '86 Syncro wheel bearings(and front shocks)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Jun 1996 13:30:34 -0500
  ...Remove bolts from lower control arm and radius rod end. pull wheel >bearing housing and lower ball joint out of lower control arm. >8...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 21:40:43 -0500
  ...An often overlooked part is the front strut (radius) rod mounts. These wear in the center and when really worn can damage the chassis...
• Re: alignment
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 11:09:03 -0400
  ...Make sure > the > radius rod mounts are also in good shape. These are often overlooked > as > maintenance items and the effect on Caster angle...
• Re: Lower ball joint video's
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 06:55:51 -0800
  ...need to be cut out with a sawzall or grinder, the radius rod bushings will be completely shot and even the hole in the...
• Re: Front Suspension - Screws
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 24 May 2009 14:33:27 -0700
  ...lower arm, the ball joint > retainer 251 407 177 and the radius rod 251 407 059. It is obvious that > the > lower arm is...
• Re: Engine swappers: How low can your engine go and keep you going?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 23:49:27 EST
  ...I also applied the ceramic coatings to the entire exhaust system, the exhaust valve radius, exhaust port and piston top to reduce the radiant...
• Re: Lower ball joint video's
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 09:24:28 -0700
  ...need to be cut out with a sawzall or grinder, the radius rod > bushings will be completely shot and even the hole in the...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re:_Bilstein_B6,_16=E2=80=9D_Syncro_shock_install?=
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 28 Apr 2020 18:16:11 -0700
  ...compressed a little by the mounting bolt. >>> >>> I took off the radius rod, and the brake caliper, to allow the lower arm to drop...
• Re: [NVC] The Electric Potter
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 16 Jun 2006 16:06:41 +0900
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf :::Of John Rodgers :::Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 1:01 PM :::To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Lower ball joint video's
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 20:06:13 -0500
  ...need to be cut out with a sawzall or grinder, the radius rod bushings will be completely shot and even the hole in the...
• Re: Stranded Vanagon comment
  Historical mailing list - Chris
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 22:51:06 -0500
  ...within my yet > fully determined "she-can-make-it-that-far" radius - currently about 2 > hours... > > Thanks a vanaton, > > William in Roanoke, Va > > Needing...
• Re: seat belts..take a look at this.. (was: Re: who cares?)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 23 Sep 2000 23:06:22 -0500
  Hey, Man, Glad to know you survived all that!! John Rodgers Ari Ollikainen wrote: > >Chris, I'm impressed.....and amazed that you survived that...
• Re: Wolfie mods
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 21 Jun 1999 21:09:44 PDT
  ...Had rods rebuilt, new bolts and nuts. 4. Had Webcam special grind cam with a lift and duration increase. 5. Used light weight: cromoly...
• Re: Odometer/Speedometer OoC
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:54:48 -0700
  ...Of course I resolved NEVER to resent the thing > > while the van is in motion. > > > > John Rodgers > > 88 GL Driver > > > > > > Neil2 wrote: > > > >> Hey volks...
• Re: Rear spring question
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 17 May 2013 17:19:18 -0400
  ...Remove the nut on the radius rod and the front steering knuckle. Jack up on the lower control arm. Remove the lower shock bolt...
• Re: Syncro bad handling problem
  Historical mailing list - Benoit
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:13:27 -0400
  ...Check the Caster of the front end > and radius rod mounts. Jacking the rear will reduce the caster angle > and cause the twitchy over...
• Re: Tool Suggestion? Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 23 Jan 2015 12:42:43 -0800
  ...And yes, that's a radius rod bushing washer. It works great. Neil. On 1/21/15, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > Over...
• Re: [NVC] The Electric Potter
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:41:56 -0700
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf > :::Of John Rodgers > :::Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 1:01 PM > :::To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: two questions: brake pads, ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 20:33:49 -0500
  ...Check the front radius rod bushings. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent...
• Re: LowerControlArmBushingSwap
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 22:29:22 -0500
  ...Did you also do the radius rod mounts? I guaranty they are also shot. I don't know how those urethane bushings set up...
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  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 29 Jul 2023 21:08:45 -0500
  ...This reduces shock extension travel, messes up the geometry both front and rear, increases wear on the CV joints, and front radius rods. Amongst...
• Re: hit a boulder and a light pole
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:59:44 -0500
  ...fail again > you only have to replace the insert. > For the Radius Rod mounts again the OEM style aftermarket stuff is > terrible. I've...
• Re: front brake job -how to do a bad job
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:22:20 -0700
  ...This worked for me. >>> That said..... >>> >>> On the p-side, I managed to remove the radius rod, UCA, only to find >> that I >>> hadn...
• Re: Rear spring question
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 17 May 2013 17:14:50 -0500
  ...Remove the nut on the radius rod and the front > steering knuckle. Jack up on the lower control arm. Remove the lower > shock bolt...
• Re: Wanted in LA area: complete Syncro front-end
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 12:30:23 -0800
  ...The 2wd mounting section for the radius rods and spare tire carrier hinges also has to go. This stuff is part of subframe that...
• Re: [NVC] The Electric Potter
  Historical mailing list - Christopher
  Fri, 16 Jun 2006 07:31:42 -0700
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf > :::Of John Rodgers > :::Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 1:01 PM > :::To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Odometer/Speedometer OoC
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:33:34 -0700
  ...Of course I resolved NEVER to resent the thing >> > while the van is in motion. >> > >> > John Rodgers >> > 88 GL Driver >> > >> > >> > Neil2 wrote: >> > >> >> Hey volks...
• Re: Van wrecked, wondering if it's worth repairing
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:16:17 -0700
  ...shape. > I've put in a new steering rack, ball joints, radius rod bushings, shifter > linkage kits, fuel hoses, gas tank vents, and misc...
• [NVC] The Electric Potter
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 15 Jun 2006 23:01:24 -0500
  ...splitting major limbs, and blasting chunks of bark, wood, leaves, and twigs out in a forty foot radius from the tree. Long 4 inch...
• Re: Amish and polution
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 02:06:58 -0500
  ...Incidentally, I once rode a moped through some chunks of England, and I can't tell you the number of towns I passed through...
• Re: Tire Wear.. Now: Worn Upper Control Arm Bushings - Alignment Changes
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:22:47 -0700
  ...Probably the most > important and often overlooked are the lower control arm bushings and the > radius rod (strut) mountings. Keep in mind that as...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 23:32:50 -0500
  ...And then get those radius rod mounts. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Goubeaux...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_Bilstein_B6=2C_16=E2=80=9D_Syncro_shock_install?=
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:17:03 -0700
  ...compressed a little by the mounting bolt. > >>> > >>> I took off the radius rod, and the brake caliper, to allow the lower > arm to drop...
• Re: Vgon Crash Tests
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 22:57:43 -0600
  ...I've been going to wrecking yards around Dallas Texas and a hundred mile radius for seven years and I've never seen a...
• Re: Van wrecked, wondering if it's worth repairing
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:05:57 -0400
  ...shape. >> �I've put in a new steering rack, ball joints, radius rod bushings, >> shifter linkage kits, fuel hoses, gas tank vents, and misc...
• Re: front end reassembly: strut bar
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:07:49 -0700
  ...Refitting the bushings on the radius rod, found I couldn't get the nut on. No projecting thread. Turned the steering wheel, and the...
• Re: Front Suspension - Screws
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 24 May 2009 16:43:13 -0500
  ...lower arm, the ball joint >> retainer 251 407 177 and the radius rod 251 407 059. It is obvious that >> the >> lower arm is...
• Re: Lower ball joint video's
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 19:52:26 -0500
  ...need to be cut > out with a sawzall or grinder, the radius rod bushings will be > completely shot and even the hole in the...
• Re: Rear spring question
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 17 May 2013 20:00:50 -0400
  ...Remove the nut on the radius rod and the front >> steering knuckle. Jack up on the lower control arm. Remove the lower >> shock bolt...
• Re: Van wrecked, wondering if it's worth repairing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:45:36 -0700
  ...shape. >> I've put in a new steering rack, ball joints, radius rod bushings, >> shifter linkage kits, fuel hoses, gas tank vents, and misc...
• Re: Urgency of Upper Control Arm Bushing replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 23:39:51 -0500
  ...The radius rod mounts need to be done if they have not been done recently. Lower ball joints need to be checked for play...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:05:30 -0600
  ...And then get those > radius rod mounts. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > John Goubeaux...
• Re: front end reassembly: strut bar
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:23:30 -0700
  ...moving it all over the place. > Refitting the bushings on the radius rod, found I couldn't get the nut on. > No projecting thread...
• Re: Rear trailing arm repair: Port Townsend (WA) Muffler?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 4 Sep 2014 14:05:50 -0700
  ...Excellent info and tips as usual Dennis! The front arms are the old style; stamped metal with the 3 bolt radius rod. They were...
• Re: first time buyer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:11:14 -0500
  ...Front radius rod and lower control arm mounts in addition to ball joints become labor intensive fast. Body work and window-door seals. Interior...
• Re: [Syncro] r & p mounting bushings need 89 syncro westy
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 20:23:55 -0700
  ...If I were going to look at worn bushings that may effect alignment settings, I'd look first at the radius rod bushings, then...
• Re: Vgon Crash Tests
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 21:38:04 -0800
  ...I've been going to wrecking yards around Dallas Texas and a hundred mile radius for seven years and I've never seen a...
• Re: Syncro bad handling problem
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:10:19 -0700
  ...Check the Caster of the front end and radius rod mounts. Jacking the rear will reduce the caster angle and cause the twitchy over...
• Re: alignment & tires
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Wed, 11 Sep 2019 20:09:48 -0400
  ...Has the front > suspension been serviced including the radius rod mounts? > For the rear settings I would be impressed if the bushings could actually...
• Bare AMC heads: Why...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 23:35:12 EST
  ...The valves would be able to close faster due to reduced valve train weight (light weight push rods and aluminum roller ratio rockers) and...
• Re: Front Suspension - Screws
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 24 May 2009 17:59:08 -0500
  ...lower arm, the ball joint >>> retainer 251 407 177 and the radius rod 251 407 059. �It is obvious that >>> the >>> lower arm is...
• Re: Front-end workout
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 20 Sep 2013 07:37:24 -0400
  ...That thing rode as good as new when it was done. I don't think I had ever ridden in a nicer riding Vanagon...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 12:32:45 -0700
  ...A PPI may not have either) - radius rod bushing worn past rubber to sleeve I'm being fussy and picky, but part of the...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 24 Nov 2012 10:35:48 -0500
  ...common wear items and it is rare that anyone addresses those radius rod mounts. Yet they are so critical to maintain wheel alignment (caster...
• Re: Tire Wear.. Now: Worn Upper Control Arm Bushings - Alignment Changes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:32:44 -0400
  ...Probably the most important and often overlooked are the lower control arm bushings and the radius rod (strut) mountings. Keep in mind that as...
• Re: Front suspension question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:01:04 -0500
  ...I prefer to completely remove the spindle assembly and loosen the front radius rod mounts. The lower control arm still needs to be supported...
• Re: alignment & tires
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 11 Sep 2019 22:20:43 -0400
  ...Has the front > > suspension been serviced including the radius rod mounts? > > For the rear settings I would be impressed if the bushings could actually...
• Re: Pulsating Brake Pedal (Need Solution)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:14:28 -0500
  ...Good luck, Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Blake Heinlein wrote: > Hi everyone, so here's my situation. > > My 1984 Westy has a pulsating...