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• Re: Nolathane upper control arm bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 19 Jan 2020 09:18:55 -0800
  ...Nolathane upper control arm bushings? > Anyone installed these Australian Nolathane REVO420086 Upper Control Arm > Bushings -- Neil n VE7TBN 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https...
• Febi or FEQ upper control arm bushing quality
  Historical mailing list - email99
  Wed, 5 May 2010 16:54:25 -0400
  Does anyone have any experience with the upper control arm bushings now sold by FebiBilstein and, from the pictures on various vendors web sites...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 19:06:14 -0500
  ...Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought > >Well, three years ago I replaced the ball joints, tie rod ends and upper control...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 18:51:46 -0600
  Ed, I've not done upper control arm bushings on a Vanagon but I have replaced them in other vehicles and I don't...
• Re: upper control arm
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Sat, 11 Mar 2000 20:15:30 -0800
  ...I installed the right control arm with 2 new bushings, (took only about 20 minutes), and took a 200 mile trip on the Olympic...
• Re: Ball joints?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 02:05:38 -0400
  ...For what it's worth, my personal experience has been that bad upper ball joints clunk and bad upper control arm bushings squeak (for...
• upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 15:38:06 -0500
  My 85 vanagain has shot upper control arm bushings on the right side. I have priced these things out, my best offer 30 bucks...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 14:51:55 -0800
  ...I obviously sell the Powerflex and Whiteline upper control arm bushings. I have literally sold thousands of them (fewer of the Whiteline upper control...
• Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 16:43:18 -0500
  Well, three years ago I replaced the ball joints, tie rod ends and upper control arm bushings on my '86 Westy, putting grease fittings...
• Re: Ball joints?
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Wed, 17 Sep 1997 23:05:13 -0700
  David Katsuki wrote: > > Frank, > > I would look at the bushings for the upper control arms first. Bentley > tells how to see if they are...
• control arm bushings 91
  Historical mailing list - Heffelfinger
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 18:54:19 -0500
  ISO 4 upper control arm bushings for '91 , what should I expect to pay? Labor on that?
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 16:38:13 -0800
  ...Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought > >Well, three years ago I replaced the ball joints, tie rod ends and upper control...
• Re: upper control arm,was squeeks
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 14:40:17 -0600
  ...Just yesterday I completed basically a complete refurbish of the front end,including upper and lower ball joints, upper control arm bushings, lower control...
• To weld or not to weld upper control arm bushings..
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 20:12:22 -0400
  Hey all, Is it necessary to tack weld in the upper control arm bushings back in as per bentley? or will the bolt hold...
• Re: suspension bushings
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 10:19:20 -0700
  I am replacing the upper control arm bushings this weekend. Bus Depot has them for about $120 for all four. Easy job if you...
• Upper control arm bushings, checking
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Upper control arm bushings, checking
  May 31, 1988
  An insufficient seal at the outer ends of the upper control arm bushing eld can cause premature wear to the bushings. Visually inspect the...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - jimkim
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 16:00:50 -0700
  ...Upper Control Arm Bushings > My '87 Westy's upper contril arm bushings are loose, well just one is > actually, on the right side, the...
• Upper Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - David Paterson
  Wed, 2 May 2001 15:36:03 -0400
  Hey Listees, Can anyone tell me the size Hex wrench I need to take the Upper Control Arms off? TIA Dave
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 15:12:11 -0800
  ...Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought > > Well, three years ago I replaced the ball joints, tie rod ends and upper control...
• Re: PowerFlex Urethane Upper Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 3 May 2011 19:51:12 -0700
  ...There is a thread on thesamba regarding upper control arm bushings here: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=272333&highlight=upper...
• Squeaky upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - dneu
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 09:43:31 -0700
  Has anybody tried anybody tried drilling, taping and putting a grease fitting on the upper control arm bushings to stop the squeak? Do you...
• Re: Ball joints?
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Wed, 17 Sep 1997 23:48:11 -0400
  Frank, I would look at the bushings for the upper control arms first. Bentley tells how to see if they are worn, but the...
• Re: Squeaking Bushings
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Wed, 23 Sep 1998 20:01:16 -0600
  ...But, my squeak came from the upper ball joint. When I checked the upper control arm bushings...they were slopping around in there which...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 17:10:36 -0800
  Hi Tom, The problem with the existing stock-style upper control arm bushings for the Vanagon is that the materials and tolerances are very...
• ball joints, stabilizer bushings
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 07:48:20 -0800
  ...If the upper control arm bushings are worn and you don't want to deal with welding new ones on, find another upper control...
• Re: Squeaky Upper Control Arm Bushings.
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Tue, 30 Oct 2001 13:17:01 -0500
  ...Squeaky Upper Control Arm Bushings. I want to replace the upper control arm bushings in my 88 GL. The Bentley and a previous post...
• Control arm bushings (front end madness)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 20:33:35 -0700
  Well, It looks like the upper ball joints on the westy are kind of in need, and also the upper control arm bushings aren...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 17:17:42 -0500
  ...The greased joints are still tight but > the upper control arm bushings are clunking and squeaking on one side > once again. Only a long...
• Re: Control Arm Bushings (do I need to WELD?)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 11 Aug 2007 10:41:12 -0400
  ...control arm bushings, but it didnt,soooooooooo, I suspect the sway bar bushings are the villian. If you do replace the upper ocntrol arm...
• Syncro Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 09:07:00 -0500
  Anyone know if the Upper Control Arm Bushings are Welded in on a Syncro? Any unusual problem with this same project but on a...
• Control Arm Bushings)
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 20:26:46 -0700
  ...Control Arm Bushings Its hard to say. My 84 has 210,000 miles and I only replaced the upper control arm bushings and the...
• Re: Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 19:35:31 -0500
  > My primary concern is getting rid of the irritating squeakiness. > > So far all I have is the 4 upper control arm bushings ($24.95...
• Upper control arm bushings installation
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 01:51:38 -0700
  I'm reinstalling the upper control arm, with new bushings, on my 1983 Westphalia, and there is something I don't understand about using...
• Re: control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Henning, Eric
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 11:49:43 -0400
  ...I installed new upper control arm bushings in September of 1995 > at 178,200 km and now at 263,000 km one is loose...
• Re: upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 17:46:16 -0500
  > My 85 vanagain has shot upper control arm bushings on the right side. I > have priced these things out, my best offer 30 bucks...
• Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 11:05:25 -0500
  ...So here is my list - Have I missed anything? Upper and lower control arm bushings Upper and lower Ball Joints Front Shocks Stabilizer Link...
• Re: Control arm bushings (front end madness)
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 20:45:51 -0400
  ...Control arm bushings (front end madness) > Well, It looks like the upper ball joints on the westy > are kind of in need, and also...
• Re: upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 18:57:09 +0000
  ...Anyways - I just replaced my upper control arm bushings & did so without the use of a press. Simply; - Mark the position of the pivot...
• Nolathane upper control arm bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 18 Jan 2020 12:15:34 -0800
  ...Anyone installed these Australian Nolathane REVO420086 Upper Control Arm Bushings Working and lasting? Image of parts, packaging: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Torque
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 23:33:31 -0500
  ...Last April, had some pro's install new upper control arm > bushings, ball joints, shocks etc. Didn't fix the problem. So now today...
• Upper control arm bushing problems with Syncros?
  Historical mailing list - email99
  Fri, 7 May 2010 02:10:45 -0400
  Since installation of upper control arm bushings the in the cast syncro control arm doesn't require welding, I wondered if syncros suffered the...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 19:45:01 -0600
  ...Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought Hi Tom, The problem with the existing stock-style upper control arm bushings for the...
• Re: Febi or FEQ upper control arm bushing quality
  Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
  Thu, 6 May 2010 00:24:16 +0000
  ...Febi or FEQ upper control arm bushing quality Does anyone have any experience with the upper control arm bushings now sold by FebiBilstein and...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings, replacement question
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Sun, 9 Nov 2014 19:34:11 -0500
  ...Upper control arm bushings, replacement question Never jb.� Try west systems g flex. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
• Re: Wiki BZ Shelf Derby is now closed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 17:31:33 -0800
  Okay, one more entry that escaped my normally dependable omniscience: "Upper Control Arm Bushings" by John Meeks (pause for applause) at http://vanagonwiki.net...
• Upper Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 05:32:18 -0400
  ...I installed new upper control arm bushings in September of 1995 at 178,200 km and now at 263,000 km one is loose...
• testing upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
  Sat, 8 May 1999 09:21:26 -0700
  ...I have my wheels off to replace upper ball joints and I've noticed the upper control arm bushings have quite a bit of...
• Re: Squeaky upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Todd Daley
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 13:56:53 -0400
  ...Squeaky upper control arm bushings > > > > Dan, > > > > What you just do is replace the worn out bushings & shafts-- > > > > No greasing required-- > > > > Although, seeing as your...
• Re: Upper COntrol Arm Bushing '85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:34:37 -0500
  Make sure you are very clear with your instructions on how you want the bushings spot welded. I took my upper control arms to...
• control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Tue, 23 May 2006 03:09:14 +0000
  I need to get new upper contorl arm bushings for my 91 2wd van . who sells good ones what brand should I look for...
• upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 12 May 2009 17:12:23 -0800
  What's the consensus on brand name for upper control arm bushings? I've read threads on the Samba that indicate one brand, while...
• Squeaky Upper Control Arm Bushings.
  Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
  Tue, 30 Oct 2001 12:10:51 -0600
  I want to replace the upper control arm bushings in my 88 GL. The Bentley and a previous post regarding this subject makes most...
• Re: Upper Controlarm Torque
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Jan 2000 22:15:44 -0500
  ...Upper Controlarm Torque > Page 40.2 in Bentley's shows a torque of 54ft lb on the upper control arm nut > for the up...
• Re: upper control arm bushing- replacing?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Mon, 21 May 2001 17:18:33 +0100
  On Monday, May 21, 2001, at 05:10 pm, Matthew Pollard wrote: > how easy/hard is the replacement of the upper control arm bushings...
• Re: Syncro Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 10:30:14 -0500
  ...Syncro Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment >Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2008 09:07:00 -0500 > > Anyone know if the Upper Control Arm Bushings are...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings, replacement question
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Sun, 9 Nov 2014 17:08:01 -0500
  ...Upper control arm bushings, replacement question 84 vanagon. Is there an alternative to spot welding the bushing shell to keep it from spinning? Maybe...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 09:25:47 -0400
  ...I installed new upper control arm bushings in September of 1995 > at 178,200 km and now at 263,000 km one is loose...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings, replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Nov 2014 23:58:02 -0500
  For the upper control arm bushings believe it or not the Meyle brand has been the best bet for the stock style. As for...
• Re: Squeaky upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 14:27:44 -0400
  ...tried drilling, taping and putting a grease fitting on the upper control arm bushings to stop the squeak? Do you drill thru the rubber...
• Re: Squeaky Upper Control Arm Bushings.
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Tue, 30 Oct 2001 14:35:59 -0500
  ...Squeaky Upper Control Arm Bushings. > > > I want to replace the upper control arm bushings in my 88 > GL. The Bentley > and a previous post...