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• Re: New WISHBONE bushings and strange "lunk" noises
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 06:33:34 -0700
  I though A-arm and Wishbone were the same thing but a listmember corrected me, sorry. I just pressed-in new wishbone bushings and...
• Re: [Fwd: Re: Wishbone Aligner tool]
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 20:57:17 EST
  Does this wishbone alignment tool have anything to do with Thanksgiving? BenT
• New A-arm bushings and strange noises
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 17:55:29 -0700
  I just pressed-in new A-arm/wishbone bushings and then installed the wishbone back into my Vanagon following my beloved Haynes book instructions...
• Upper wishbone bushes and no welder?
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Tue, 11 Apr 2006 09:13:28 +0200
  Hi Can I do the upper wishbone bushes without a welder? My idea was just to cut the old tack welds, whack the old...
• [Fwd: Re: Wishbone Aligner tool]
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 19:57:46 -0500
  ...Wishbone Aligner tool > Wishbone folks: > > I know next to nothing about alignment, but am slowly learning alot > about auto mechanics in order to keep...
• Re: Upper wishbone bushes and no welder?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 11 Apr 2006 06:01:34 -0400
  ...Upper wishbone bushes and no welder? Hi Can I do the upper wishbone bushes without a welder? My idea was just to cut the...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 23:02:28 -0500
  ...Next, remove the two Allen bolts holding the upper ball joint and lift the wishbone arm up to free the steering arm/ball joint...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 20:13:38 -0800
  ...Wheels off. > > Next, remove the two Allen bolts holding the upper ball joint and lift > the wishbone arm up to free the steering arm...
• FS: L/R Front lower control arms and Wishbone arms off 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 18:45:40 EDT
  I have a set of front lower control arms and Wishbone arms. I would rather not try to ship due to weight and size...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 23:44:16 -0500
  ...Wheels off. > > Next, remove the two Allen bolts holding the upper ball joint and lift > the wishbone arm up to free the steering arm...
• Help finding wheel alignment adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
  Sat, 29 Jul 2000 14:39:46 -1000
  Where are the appropriate areas in doing a wheel alignment adjustments? I got the new Wishbone Racing "The Aligner" tool wish@istar.ca Dan
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 21:13:46 -0800
  ...Wheels off. > > Next, remove the two Allen bolts holding the upper ball joint and lift > the wishbone arm up to free the steering arm...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 21:06:18 -0800
  ...Wheels off. > > Next, remove the two Allen bolts holding the upper ball joint and lift > the wishbone arm up to free the steering arm...
• Re: clunking from driver's side wheel
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Mar 1997 12:48:56 -0500 (EST)
  ...i bought mine used and found that not all the recall work was done could be the ball jouint separating from the upper wishbone
• Re: Upper wishbone bushes and no welder?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 11 Apr 2006 08:47:34 -0400
  ...Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Jens Jakob Andersen wrote: > Hi > > Can I do the upper wishbone bushes without a welder? > > My...
• Re: Front End Alignment Needed?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 09:47:13 -0500
  ...and have the tool forever > It's called "The Aligner" by Wishbone Racing Of Canada > http://home.istar.ca/~wish/aligner.html > or e...
• Re: Squeaky upper control arm bushings--HOW SERIOUS CAN THIS BE?
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 07:53:31 -0700
  Ive got a REALLY squeaky upper wishbone, it started a month ago. I have the new bushings in hand but I dont have the...
• Re: Has anyone added a rear swaybar to their westy?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 21:26:18 EST
  ...am mistaken there is a special bracket welded onto the rear wishbone in the ambulances. I don't think normal vans have this fitted...
• Re: Squeaky upper control arm bushings--HOW SERIOUS CAN THIS BE?
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 08:45:46 -0700
  ...I just looked in the Haynes book and it said I need to take the wishbone to a "VW dealer" to have the bush...
• Looking for roof rack clamps
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Jan 1997 17:43:24 -0500 (EST)
  ...the March 97 VW Trends issue, except longer of course! They are "wishbone" shaped, about 7 inches long,, please make my day!! TIA Pink
• Re: Upper wishbone bushes and no welder?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Tue, 11 Apr 2006 15:49:44 -0400
  I did this repair on the road using a borrowed garage and the monster allen wrench purchased from a local industrial supply. The parts...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Upper suspension are/wishbone bushings at spindle
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 18:59:08 -0400
  I spoke to the good folks at the BusDepot today and they said they could provide VW of NA brand suspension parts (ball joints...
• RE: Upper Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Wed, 15 Nov 95 17:40:03 EST
  ...UBJ is what connects the upper suspension wishbone to the hub carrier. You need the allen wrench that fits the two bolts that mount...
• Wanted: 1985-or-later front stubaxles anyone in LA area?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 01:22:23 +1300
  ...I think the Whiteline swaybars I bought (my bus has fabricated lower wishbones) will still fit... I have never looked closely at the suspension...
• Re: Spam! (was: INCREDIBLE money making opportunity)
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 16:44:54 +0000
  ...I got new wishbone bushes for my '88 from JustKampers yesterday & brought my tools into work in the van to change them during lunch...
• Re: Squeaky upper control arm bushings--HOW SERIOUS CAN THIS BE?
  Historical mailing list - dneu
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 08:29:08 -0700
  ...Squeaky upper control arm bushings--HOW SERIOUS CAN THIS BE? > Ive got a REALLY squeaky upper wishbone, it started a > month ago. I have...
• Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings...
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 13:26:03 -0700
  ...I bought a couple upper control arm/wishbone bushings from an on line vanavendor who swore up+down they were for 84' vanagon.I...
• Re: Aerodynamics, REDO
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sun, 7 Jul 2013 20:28:41 -0400
  Wishbones? On 7/7/2013 7:51 PM, Dick Wong wrote: > Okay, I should have done this the first time. > > > > Try this. > > > > http://tinyurl...
• uhh... changing upper control arm bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Mon, 22 Aug 2005 21:31:39 -0400
  ...Haynes manual, to find THIS under the section on the "upper wishbone: removal and refitting": "If renewal of the bushes is necessary, this work...
• Re: strange front suspension noises...
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 20:58:45 -0400
  ...I'm now suspecting (strongly) the upper wishbone bushings. Is there a way to confirm this diagnosis before I replace them? (And is there...
• Hey Suspension Gurus
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 08:54:40 -0700
  I have a loud squeak(like metal againts metal) coming from my right top A-arm/wishbone. How likely is this squeak coming from...
• Re: End of the Rustagon
  Historical mailing list - Andersen
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 23:20:32 +0200
  ...Front end - where the "quertrager" goes from the lower wishbone to the front of vehicle, where the rubberbushings are, the crossmember was VERY rusty...
• 1985 Vanagon - Upper suspension are/wishbone bushings at spindle
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 12:46:08 -0400
  I've never replaced such before...Can this be done at home with normal, non-press, tools or do I need to remove entire...
• Ball joint question.
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 21:27:15 +0200
  ...The thing that puzzles me is that, included is two hex bolts for the wishbone control arm, so far all ok. Also included was...
• Broke my van, need parts
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 28 Nov 2006 09:08:30 -0500
  ...251 407 053a) that goes through the bushings and pivots the wishbone on the frame. If anyone is parting out a Vanagon, any year...
• Re: UPPER float/wishbone/contol Arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 12:34:39 -0500
  > These bushings are "shot" on my 86'. I have looked at different manuals > that say take it to the dealer, because of spot welding...
• Remove front suspension etc. as unit?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 12:23:51 -0800
  ...Can I remove the lower wishbone/calipers/steering rack/radius/knucles as a unit? i.e. for one side at a time, put a...
• UPPER float/wishbone/contol Arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Yetterman
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 09:19:57 -0800
  These bushings are "shot" on my 86'. I have looked at different manuals that say take it to the dealer, because of spot welding...
• Wanted in LA area: knuckes etc from power-steered van
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 23 Jan 2005 20:44:54 +1300
  ...should fit my 84 nonPS van, which has the fabricated lower wishbones. I have a "tame" container shipper in Crompton, LA for shipping the...
• FS: Many parts (less now)-Must go...Best offer...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 02:55:38 EDT
  ...SOLD (4) 1988 front lower control arm- 2 (5) 1988 upper wishbone arm- 2 (6) 1988 rear trailing arm- 2 (7) 1988 rear axle...
• What lugs do Carat Alloys need?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 10:57:06 -0500
  ...think is the front bushing of the upper control arm (that wishbone-shaped piece that attaches around the to of the shock). For the...
• Re: Hey Suspension Gurus
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 16:36:53 -0500
  ...like metal againts metal) coming from my right top A-arm/wishbone. How likely is this squeak coming from the "bonded rubber bushing" and...
• Re: Ball joint question.
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 22:24:55 -0400
  ...The > thing that puzzles me is that, included is two hex bolts for the > wishbone control arm, so far all ok. Also included was...
• FS: Many parts-Must go...Best offer...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 23:13:56 EDT
  ...backing plate- 2 1988 front lower control arm- 2 1988 upper wishbone arm- 2 1988 rear trailing arm- 2 1988 rear axle hub- 2...
• 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...
• Re: Front End Alignment Needed?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 18:33:17 -1000
  ...and have the tool forever It's called "The Aligner" by Wishbone Racing Of Canada http://home.istar.ca/~wish/aligner.html or e...
• FS: 2.1L ECU and Suspension parts...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 22:55:11 EDT
  ...WITH mounts- front rotor backing plates front lower control arms upper wishbone arms rear trailing arms rear axle hubs rear hubs rear backing plates...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Upper suspension are/wishbone bushings at spindle
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 16:38:46 -0700
  > I spoke to the good folks at the BusDepot today and they said they could > provide VW of NA brand suspension parts (ball joints...
• Re: Ball joint question.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 16:38:38 -0400
  ...The > thing that puzzles me is that, included is two hex bolts for the > wishbone control arm, so far all ok. Also included was...
• Re: UPPER float/wishbone/contol Arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 22:37:10 -0500
  I bought my bushings from the bus depot(cheap) and installed them myself with no special tools. took about an hour and a half...
• Re: parking brake adjustment frozen
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 26 May 2011 19:22:17 -0700
  ...php?cat=c79_VW-Bus-T3.html&XTCsid=yvitlpforejw had upper wishbone bolts etc. Maybe a cable? Or maybe this one? http://www.vw...
• Re: Broke my van, need parts
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 28 Nov 2006 11:29:28 -0500
  ...251 407 053a) that goes > through the bushings and pivots the wishbone on the frame. > > If anyone is parting out a Vanagon, any year...
• Re: Remove front suspension etc. as unit?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 13:19:40 -0800
  ...front > suspension/rack is still in. > > Can I remove the lower wishbone/calipers/steering rack/radius/knucles as a unit? > > i.e. for one...
• Re: What lugs do Carat Alloys need?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 7 Jan 2013 13:05:37 -0500
  ...think is the front bushing > of the upper control arm (that wishbone-shaped piece that attaches around > the to of the shock). For the...
• Re: UPPER float/wishbone/contol Arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 22:35:11 -0500
  I did my own upper control arm bushings and took them to the dealer for spot welding, they said they don't do it...
• Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings...
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 16:41:31 -0700
  ...im starting all over again becouse wishbone feels too loose. Phil 84' Westy Tiico --- Steve Delanty <laurasdog@WEIRDSTUFFWEMAKE.COM> wrote: > At 02:19 PM...
• Re: Hey Suspension Gurus
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sun, 2 Jun 2002 15:46:19 -0700
  ...like metal againts metal) coming >from my right top A-arm/wishbone. How likely is this >squeak coming from the "bonded rubber bushing" and...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Upper suspension are/wishbone bushings at spindle
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 13:11:49 -0400
  Larry, I replaced all bushings in the front suspension a couple of years ago. It's not a difficult job but requires a special...
• Re: Front End Alignment Needed?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 23:00:43 -0600
  ...and have the tool forever >It's called "The Aligner" by Wishbone Racing Of Canada >http://home.istar.ca/~wish/aligner.html >or e...
• Re: What lugs do Carat Alloys need?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 11:31:24 -0500
  ...think is the front bushing of the upper control arm (that wishbone-shaped piece that attaches around the to of the shock). For the...