Maybe the upper control arm bushings are seized. Remove the top bolts on
the ball joints and check that the arms move freely through their travel
range. They should move smoothly with out any slop. If you need a hammer
or something to force them, that is the problem.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of John Reddick
Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2006 9:47 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: My 91 GL rides like a truck

I have a 91 GL that rides horribly. It had worn out KYB shocks that I
replaced with bilsteins.  The van appears to have the same springs as a
Carat.  I expect it to ride a little harsher than my Westy, but this
thing
is killing my kidneys.  Are bilsteins too stiff?  Do stock bogue units
ride
better on stock lowered springs?  The van also has car tires, but I
can't
imagine that causing this poor of a ride. New Jersey roads aren't
helping
matters.

John
87 Westy SVX
91 GL 2.5 Subaru transplant in progress