Speaking of suspension work, that's not too bad for the do-it-yourselfer
either.  The Haynes manual has some good instructions on ball joints,
steering tie-rods, radius rods, etc.  Also Tom Carrington's excellent how-to
instructions on suspension part replacements, wheel bearings, etc.,
accessible via the Vanagon.com page, I believe.  Ball joints, tie rod ends,
rubber bushings, wheel bearings are all reasonable in price and readily
available from the various list vendors.

Jim

> Here's my advice :
>
> take the from upper arms off yourself
> IF you do suspension and under-car work,
> get the 4 new bushings yourself,
> but pay someone with a press to press them in and out, and to spot-weld
> them after.
> [ snip ]
> Do it right and you'll be glad,
>
>     scott