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• Re: Upper Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - John Brown
  Wed, 15 Nov 1995 17:20:16 -0800 (PST)
  I just replaced my upper right ball joint last weekend. Took about 2 hours total. The biggest problem was ordering the $143 ball joint...
• Re: Ball joints and steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 18:50:26 -0800
  Upper ball joints are a piece of cake...unless your van lives in the rust belt, then it may be a little tougher. spray...
• Re: Removing the top ball joint.
  Historical mailing list - P. Marston
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 14:40:07 +0100
  When I replaced mine I removed the top ball joint by hammering on the flat on the hub itself (parallel to the ball joint...
• Ball joints on '81 Vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 11:57:47 -0800
  I'm in "digest" mode, but in case of Tom Young of Lafayette, CA's ball joint problem, I can impart some information. I...
• Re: Lower Ball Joints...what is involved in "pressing them in"...?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 28 May 2005 08:22:19 -0700
  ...Lower ball joints are a PITA. (unless Syncro, they are easier than 2WD). Luckily, lower ball joints dont' usually where out as often as...
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 10:44:54 -0700
  Most people only need the upper ball joints. Both my upper boots were ruptured. My lowers were OK. William > OK, I need to put...
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 17 Aug 2015 23:50:49 -0400
  No ball joints come with grease fittings but it's really easy to install your own in upper and lower ball joints and tie...
• Re: Refresh my memory about inner tie rods someone! Parts quality.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 3 Nov 2020 18:55:05 -0800
  ...My upper ball joints will: Have 2 degrees more articulation than a Moog = joint, be greaseable, have a durable boot, and will come with...
• Lower ball joint boot question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:07:31 -0400
  Question on lower ball joint boot. My 84 has a ripped lower ball joint boot. I’m wondering if I can replace it and...
• Re: Upper Ball Joints Reply
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 10:47:33 -0600
  ...Upper Ball Joints Reply > The upper ball joints are quite easy to replace. Mine are held in place with two socket head bolts - you...
• ball joints, stabilizer bushings
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 07:48:20 -0800
  >Now I want to tackle the upper ball joints and stabilizer bushings. >What am I in for? > Upper ball joints are really easy. Just...
• Re: Lower ball joint boot question
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:51:56 -0700
  hi Eric, I think that you need a press for the lower ball joint if you replace the whole thing. https://www.thesamba.com...
• Re: [Syncro] lower ball joint
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Fri, 22 Apr 2005 11:27:32 -0700
  I am having hard time getting new lower ball joints for my 86 Syncro. My local parts guy keeps getting same 2wd joints labeled...
• Re: Ball joints?
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Wed, 17 Sep 1997 23:48:11 -0400
  ...I said Nah, it sounds like ball joints, I know what worn ball joints sound like. But he was at least 80% right, cause...
• Re: How to remove upper ball joint???
  Historical mailing list - pederparizek
  Sun, 16 Sep 2001 11:50:32 -0500
  I rented a ball joint press to do this on my first Vanagon. And then when it came time to do it on my...
• Upper Ball Joints Reply
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 08:37:40 -0800
  The upper ball joints are quite easy to replace. Mine are held in place with two socket head bolts - you will need an 8...
• Upper Ball Joint Prices-Variances from suppliers.
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 09:07:32 -0800
  In anticipation of replacing upper ball joints, each, I obtained prices from various suppliers: JC Whitney $15.95 plus shipping Bus Depot (on WWWsite...
• Lower Ball Joints!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 20:57:10 -0800
  ...A few days ago I installed new upper ball joints and shocks on my '81. It also needed the lower ball joints done but...
• Re: Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 23 Dec 2002 10:01:06 -0500
  As has been said, normally to do this job would require a press to press in the lower ball joints. You could buy the...
• Front ball joint on '84 westy
  Historical mailing list - John Brown
  Tue, 25 Jul 1995 09:54:33 -0700 (PDT)
  ...He said that the upper ball joint was pretty loose and needed to be replaced. Has anyone checked/replaced these ball joints? How do...
• Re: HF Specials
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Fri, 1 Jun 2012 07:46:00 -0700
  On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 8:32 PM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > One thing that caught my attention is a ball joint...
• ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 14:01:48 -0400
  ...I'm thinking I can use this to remove and install ball joints with it. Is there any trick or special tool needed to...
• Upper Ball Joint Test for Condition?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 08:58:49 -0800
  Listees, What is the do it yourselfer's "Eye-ball" test to determine if the upper ball joint is in need of replacement, as...
• Re: Lower Ball Joints!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 21:39:28 -0800
  Tom, I am not aware of the lower ball joints on Vanagons, only tie rods. Replaced those myself recently, fairly easy to do, just...
• unstable in wind
  Historical mailing list - brad horner
  Tue, 24 Mar 1998 17:56:24 -0500
  I am the unstable in wind guy and the replacing ball joints guy. Your comments have been very helpful. What I have figured out...
• Upper ball jont noise and symptoms
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:18:42 -0500
  What does a worn upper ball joint sound like? Have sound like a worn rubber bushing from right side of van every time van...
• Re: Upper Ball Joint Prices-Variances from suppliers.
  Historical mailing list - mike and becky
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 15:40:05 -0500
  Tom, I personally have replaced my upper/lower ball joints as well as inner /outer wheel bearings and upper control arm bushingsall purchased from...
• Re: front ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 05:49:35 -0400
  Upand down is the big test for ball joints.............sounds more like a worn tie rod...........the ball joints are supposed to move a...
• Re: Lower ball joint boot question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Jul 2023 03:00:09 +0000
  ...Question on lower  ball joint boot.         My 84  has a ripped lower ball joint boot.  I’m wondering if I can replace it and...
• RE: Upper Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - Dyen Fred D.
  Tue, 5 Mar 1996 21:46:39 -0900 (AKST)
  Recently I crawled under the front of my 84 Vanagon and noticed to my dismay that the boots on the upper ball joints were...
• Re: Ball joint/shocks questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 18:25:28 -0400
  If the ball joints are worn enough to be noisy, they need to be replaced last month. A separated ball joint is not pretty...
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 17 Aug 2015 14:12:19 -0700
  Upper ball joints bolt on and UCA's you can do with a vice . Lower ball joints are pressed in. No H in Syncro...
• Lower Ball Joint tool
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Sun, 20 Sep 2015 10:39:13 -0400
  Does anyone have a lower ball joint press tool for rent? I'd be willing to buy it and get a refund minus rental...
• upper ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 16:05:34 -0600
  Hi All, Just wanted to mention to those of you who have raised your Vanagons by installing taller springs that your upper ball joints...
• Re: Upper Ball Joint Prices-Variances from suppliers.
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 14:14:10 -0500
  ...Upper Ball Joint Prices-Variances from suppliers. In anticipation of replacing upper ball joints, each, I obtained prices from various suppliers: JC Whitney $15...
• Re: Upper ball joint noise and symptoms
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:44:12 -0500
  ...If I have bad ball joint, what can happen if I do not get to it for a few weeks? Lower ball joints done...
• Re: ball joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 10:58:23 -0700
  ...I don't know if one needs to undo the steering ball joint or remove the ball joint adapter with the ball joint attached...
• Re: Best Source for Ball Joints 2wd 1990 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 15:24:40 -0700
  Kevin, We stock the German Meyle brand ball joints: 251 407 187 MY, Lower Ball Joint - $13.85/ea 251 407 361 MY, Upper...
• Re: 924 cv joints
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:13:48 -0700
  ...The balls move in the > slots > > if the joint is extended or bent. Once the balls > hit > > the end of the slot the joint...
• Re: Removing the top ball joint.
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 08:56:25 -0400
  I just did this last weekend (along with the lower ball joints and the tie rod ends) The upper ball joint is actually the...
• Re: Upper Ball Joint Prices-Variances from suppliers.
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 20:07:58 -0800
  At 09:07 AM 11/18/98 -0800, you wrote: >In anticipation of replacing upper ball joints, each, I obtained prices >from various suppliers...
• Re: front ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 22 Sep 2002 16:51:33 -0700
  Tom Carrington has an excellent writeup on replacing upper ball joints, with pictures: http://volksweb.relitech.com/uballjnt.htm Mike '84 GL '85 Westy...
• Re: Disabled Power steering...cause bad ball joints?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 09:47:01 -0400
  The ball joints and such see the same forces with or without the power steering rack receiving hydraulic assistance. Mike kevin obrien wrote: > Hello...
• Re: Ball Joint Replacement Time
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 16:21:54 -0800
  ...251 407 187, Lower Ball Joint - $12.88 251 407 361, Upper Ball Joint - $13.45 That's about 30% lower than anyone else...
• Re: Upper Ball Joint Prices-Variances from suppliers.
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 12:18:32 -0500
  ...About 4 years ago, I purchased a ball joint from J.C. wipe me. It worked fine. After 6 months the rubber boot was...
• Re: ball joint boots
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:22:48 -0600
  ...The ball joint boots on my '91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile leak. My mechanic said the joints are solid, and to leave them be...
• Re: Ball joints replacement
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 01:25:16 -0700
  Took my van in for a wheel alignment-requires upper and lower ball joints and tie rod ends. Tried getting info from archives but...
• Re: Lower ball joint boot question
  Historical mailing list - Ray Brubaker
  Mon, 26 Jun 2023 20:43:47 -0400
  ...I’m wondering if I can > replace it and try to save and just clean and re grease the lower ball > joint. > > Or, do...
• Best Ball joint Grease?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Nov 95 14:04:34 EST
  hey now, what's the best ball joint grease to use until i can get new boots on the front joints next week? old...
• Lower ball joint video's
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 18 Dec 2015 21:19:13 -0600
  Anybody got a link to vanagon lower ball joint replacement? John
• Easy out for ball joint removal - Must have tools: make it easy: AVOID the FORK
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 21:46:28 EDT
  ...Once the lower arm is free have a shop press in new lower ball joints and put it back together. Ball joint forks are...
• Re: Ball joints replacement
  Historical mailing list - mike and becky
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 13:16:01 -0400
  Hi Gerry Replaced my upper and lower ball joints and wheel bearings and races while I was in there - got all the parts from...
• Re: New Ball Joints feel like I am driving on ice.
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 11:19:11 -0500
  ...New Ball Joints feel like I am driving on ice. Dear List, Just finished putting on a new set of ball joints from the...
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:14:53 -0700
  ...ball joint or other parts are worn. and a front end shop can inspect lower ball joints 'better' than you can tell just by...
• replacing ball joints/front shocks
  Historical mailing list - Jim Maginel
  Thu, 14 Aug 1997 12:54:44 -0500
  A Midas Muffler tech pointed out the symptoms of worn ball joints when our 85 camper was on their rack, so I ordered uppers...
• Re: Ball joints?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 02:05:38 -0400
  ...I said Nah, > it sounds like ball joints, I know what worn ball joints sound like. But > he was at least 80% right, cause...
• Re: ball joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 17:51:46 -0600
  ...ball joint replacement >On Thu, 18 Feb 1999, Henning, Eric wrote: >> Having troubles searching the archives (seems only a week by week search >> works...
• Re: Upper ball joints - replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 12:39:56 EDT
  ...How should the ball joint base sit in to the upper control arm? It doesn't seam to want to sit flat, but on...
• Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Nov 1995 10:18:33 -0700 (MST)
  ...Who's done this and what tips would you care to share? Will the joints come out without a press? Do new ball joints...
• Re: Upper ball joint - use a ball joint press!
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 09:40:39 -0800
  A ball joint press will make the job very easy and not hurt a thing. I do not recommend using a hammer or sledge...