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Subject:Re: To weld or not to weld upper control arm bushings..
From:jimt
Date:Wed, 22 Sep 2004 18:39:42 -0600

On 9/22/04 6:12 PM, "jesse johnson" <jjmojo@BLAZENET.NET> wrote:

> Hey all,
> Is it necessary to tack weld in the upper control arm bushings back in
> as per bentley? or will the bolt hold everything together? Just
> wondering... This would be on a 2wd vanagon
> thanks all,
> jesse
> 89 carat
> 
> 
This tack weld may be to reduce vibration and therefore early wear.  Tack
welds are definitely not strength but are used mostly to hold something in
place.

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