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• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 23:02:28 -0500
  ...Get a socket on the long bolt nut which is to your left or at the rear arm of the wishbone and a hex...
• Re: Has anyone added a rear swaybar to their westy?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 21:26:18 EST
  ...I am mistaken there is a special bracket welded onto the rear wishbone in the ambulances. I don't think normal vans have this...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 20:13:38 -0800
  ...Get a socket on the long bolt nut which is to > your left or at the rear arm of the wishbone and a hex...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 23:44:16 -0500
  ...Get a socket on the long bolt nut which is to > your left or at the rear arm of the wishbone and a hex...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 21:13:46 -0800
  ...Get a socket on the long bolt nut which is to > your left or at the rear arm of the wishbone and a hex...
• FS: Many parts (less now)-Must go...Best offer...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 02:55:38 EDT
  ...wishbone arm- 2 (6) 1988 rear trailing arm- 2 (7) 1988 rear axle hub- 2 (8) 1988 rear hub- 2 (9) 1988 rear backing...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 21:06:18 -0800
  ...Get a socket on the long bolt nut which is to > your left or at the rear arm of the wishbone and a hex...
• Re: End of the Rustagon
  Historical mailing list - Andersen
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 23:20:32 +0200
  ...it. Rear swingarms. Eaten up in the area that supports the springs. Front end - where the "quertrager" goes from the lower wishbone to the...
• FS: Many parts-Must go...Best offer...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 23:13:56 EDT
  ...1988 upper wishbone arm- 2 1988 rear trailing arm- 2 1988 rear axle hub- 2 1988 rear hub- 2 1988 rear backing plate- 2...
• Re: Aerodynamics, REDO
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sun, 7 Jul 2013 20:28:41 -0400
  ...The > same concept as the vortex generators on the rear roof edge of a Mitsubishi > Evo car. > > > > Airtabs > > > > Anyone have any experience with this...
• FS: 2.1L ECU and Suspension parts...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 22:55:11 EDT
  ...plates front lower control arms upper wishbone arms rear trailing arms rear axle hubs rear hubs rear backing plates Make an offer I am...
• Re: [F] EV GT?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 20:25:08 -0500 (EST)
  ...Engine - detuned Audi IMSA 5 cylinder 20V turbo - 350 hp Drive train - Audi Quatro Rally 4WD system Suspension - Double wishbone suspension front and rear...
• What lugs do Carat Alloys need?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 10:57:06 -0500
  ...It sure looks like I need a longer lug nut on the front (have not pulled rear tire yet). Can anyone shed light on...
• Re: Has anyone added a rear swaybar to their westy?
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 13:00:37 +1100
  ...Unless I am mistaken there is a special bracket welded onto the rear wishbone in the ambulances. I don't think normal vans have...
• Re: What lugs do Carat Alloys need?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 11:31:24 -0500
  ...The rears studs are OK with the proper nuts. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
• Re: What lugs do Carat Alloys need?
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 13:00:32 -0600
  ...The rears studs are OK with the proper nuts. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
• Re: What lugs do Carat Alloys need?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 20:14:31 -0800
  ...It sure looks like I need a longer lug nut on the front (have not pulled rear tire yet). Can anyone shed light on...
• Re: Fw: Re: gutless
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 07:07:26 -0800
  ...As for the van itself, I'd like to see a rear-mounted 6-cylinder boxer with a DOHC, 24 valve design with variable...
• Re: What lugs do Carat Alloys need?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 14:05:08 -0800
  ...It sure looks like I need a longer lug nut on the front (have not pulled rear tire yet). > > Can anyone shed light on...
• Re: What lugs do Carat Alloys need?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 14:17:35 -0500
  ...The rears studs are OK with the proper nuts. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On > Behalf Of...
• Re: Insane Syncro Prices!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Oct 94 16:51:45 PDT
  ...Depends on your driving. :-) But the front suspension is a double wishbone setup, which I think can provide a better ride (if it's...
• Re: Some ride height and suspension observations..
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 17:01:45 -0400
  ...gas and tank over the rear wheels now. >There is also a weight difference between the 2WD double wishbone front >suspension and the Syncro...
• Re: Some ride height and suspension observations..
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 11:53:16 -0700
  ...gas and tank over the rear wheels now. There is also a weight difference between the 2WD double wishbone front suspension and the Syncro...
• Re: What lugs do Carat Alloys need?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 20:37:50 -0800
  ...It > sure looks like I need a longer lug nut on the front (have not pulled rear > tire yet). > > Can anyone shed light on...
• Re: Some ride height and suspension observations..
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 21:29:04 +0000
  ...gas and tank over the rear wheels now. > >There is also a weight difference between the 2WD double wishbone front > >suspension and the Syncro...
• Re: Some ride height and suspension observations..
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 19:37:03 -0400
  ...gas and tank over the rear wheels now. > > >There is also a weight difference between the 2WD double wishbone front > > >suspension and the Syncro...
• Re: Ball Joints and Tie-Rod Ends -- Squeaking suspension [was Re: Nice 84 California Westy for sale in Seattle/Vancouver]
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 14:07:05 -0400
  ...What do >these do? The steering knuckle is suspended between the upper control arm (wishbone) and lower control arm by means of two ball...
• Re: What lugs do Carat Alloys need?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 7 Jan 2013 08:19:02 -0800
  ...It sure looks like I need a longer lug nut on the front (have not pulled rear tire yet). Can anyone shed light on...
• Update on Blue Rustagon
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 22:33:03 +0200
  ...the same as clutch, rear swingarm, MOT, basic rustwork on the blue one, and change of the upper wishbone bushings in one side would...
• Re: Tow Loops [back to thread subject]
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:52:26 -0700
  ...or wishbone is better. Brits call an A-arm a wishbone ..and those two parts sort of from an 'A'.. the strut rod is...
• vanagons (all): recall info from NHTSA as of 05/06/94
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 15 May 94 01:29:03 CDT
  ...This could cause the ball joint to separate from the wishbone. Consequence of Defect: Separation of the ball joint from the wishbone could cause...
• Re: What lugs do Carat Alloys need?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 Jan 2013 12:48:50 -0800
  ...It > sure looks like I need a longer lug nut on the front (have not pulled rear > tire yet). > > Can anyone shed light on...
• Re: Turning Circles in your mind. ;)
  Historical mailing list - Leslie Schwartz
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 11:44:36 -0600
  ...As a result, the MX-5 was designed with a traditional front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and four-wheel independent double wishbone suspension...
• Re: What lugs do Carat Alloys need?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 7 Jan 2013 12:58:42 -0800
  ...It sure looks like I need a longer lug nut on the front (have not pulled rear tire yet). Can anyone shed light on...
• Re: Oil Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:46:01 +0200
  ...double wishbones, Rear ................ drums anti-roll bar Hydraulics .......... dual circuit Rear .......... independent Boosting ............ vacuum Type .......... semi-trailing arms Handbrake position .. floor MEASUREMENTS CAPACITIES Length...
• Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 00:04:50 -0600
  ...The hard wax makes you glide so easy - but it's the pits when trying to wishbone up a hill - makes you want to...
• Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Mon, 3 Feb 2014 22:20:28 -0800
  ...The hard wax makes you > glide so easy - but it's the pits when trying to wishbone up a hill - > makes you want to...
• Road Test 1989 VW SA Caravelle Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Dec 95 14:30:27 CST
  ...independent Rear ................ drums Type .......... upper & lower Hydraulics .......... dual circuit wishbones, coils, Boosting ............ vacuum anti-roll bar Handbrake position... floor Rear .......... independent Type .......... diagonal trailing...
• Road Test 1984 SA Oettinger Microbus
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Dec 95 14:32:09 CST
  ...independent Rear ................ drums Type .......... upper & lower Hydraulics .......... dual circuit wishbones, coils, Boosting ............ vacuum anti-roll bar Handbrake position... floor Rear .......... independent Type .......... diagonal trailing...
• gak! another road test: 1993 VW Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 12 Jan 95 11:08:30 CST
  ...195 SUSPENSION FUEL ECONOMY Front..Independent double wishbones, City, mpg torsion bars, 23mm stabilizer bar Manual 5-speed ....... 17 Rear..Independent with semi-trailing...
• head torque on water-cooled engines: a recall
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Wed, 19 Oct 94 23:59:13 CDT
  ...This could cause the ball joint to separate from the wishbone. Consequence of Defect: Separation of the ball joint from the wishbone could cause...
• Road Test: 1991 VW SA 2,5i Caravelle
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 14 Dec 95 14:51:46 CST
  ...independent Rear ................ drums Type .......... coils, wishbones, Hydraulics .......... dual circuit anti-roll bar Boosting ............ vacuum Rear .......... independent Handbrake position .. between seats Type .......... semi-trailing arms...
• Re: WESTFALIA ADVICE NEEDED! (Long) (Bus Summary Included)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 1 Feb 1995 12:59:10 -0800 (PST)
  ...Up until 1958's came with the "dog" crank pulley bolt as well as the access on the rear pan for the crank. Gas...