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> On Feb 8, 2016, at 4:53 PM, Abel Longoria <houstonphotog@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Checking to see if this goes through. Been trying to email the group but I
> think they're bouncing for some reason.
> 
> Let me know if anyone on the list gets this email. Thanks.
> 
> Abel.
>> On Feb 2, 2016 9:20 PM, "OlRivrRat" <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
>> 
>>                Patrick
>> 
>>        It's Not a TerriblyDifficult Job ~ Can be done With ControlArm
>> OnTheVan ~ I put the FrontEnd Up On Ramps & with a FloorJack under the
>> L'C'A'
>> 
>> @ Its LowPoint (Just inside of the Lower ShockMount) Raise one side enough
>> to get that Tire Off the Ramp, place a JackStand under the Vans
>> JackingPoint,
>> 
>> Remove the Ramp, Lower the Jack 'til the Spring is FullyExtended but Keep
>> the Jack InPlace ~ Then Remove the " L'C'A'Bushing" Bolt ~ The L'C'A will
>> then
>> 
>> MostLikely Need to be Pried out of the MountEars (Loosening the FrontNut
>> on the RadiusRod CanBe a Help)~ Once it is Down FarEnough so the "Bushing"
>> is
>> 
>> Clear of the Ears You will Need a "Tool" to remove the Old "Bushing" ~
>> 
>>        Here is a link to the tool I concocted ~
>> 
>> 
>> https://picasaweb.google.com/109991183317103413704/C4VanagonLowerControlArmBushingPuller?authkey=Gv1sRgCMjw9t6Hv_OBFQ
>> 
>> The RubberLip on one end of the Old "Bushing" WillNeed to be Cut off so
>> that the Tool can ButtUp against the ControlArm & then You just Wrench on it
>> 
>> & Old "Bushing" will Pull Through & Out ~
>> 
>>        Definitely use T3s(PowerFlex or WhiteLine) or Burleys L'C'A'
>> Bushings for the NewOnes ~
>> 
>> I chose to go with Burleys when I did Mine & they are Great
>> 
>> http://burleysmotorsports.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=25_31
>> 
>> But would probably go T3 in the Future as they are now LessExpensive ~
>> 
>>        Getting the L'C'A' Jacked BackUp into Proper Position can be a Bit
>> Of A Chore but It's all QuiteDoable ~
>> 
>> 
>>                              ORR ~ DeanB
>> 
>> 
>>> On 2 Feb , 2016, at 1:50 PM, Patrick Spragge wrote:
>>> 
>>> I replaced my 14" rims and 185r tires with 16" and 215s and doing that
>> revealed that I need new lower control arm bushings. I'm not sure I'm up
>> for doing this myself because of the springs. Does anyone have any
>> experience changing these out? Can they be done without removing the arm
>> from the vehicle? How would a shop do this? I will  probably replace them
>> with the poly bushings from T3 since they would go in much easier than the
>> 1 piece rubber ones.
>>> 
>>> Patrick Spragge
>>> 
>>>> On Feb 2, 2016, at 12:31 PM, BenT <syncro@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Let's not forget the value of labor.
>>>> Bostig, DIY. SC in question, turnkey.
>>>> 
>>>> BenT
>>>> sent from my electronic leash
>>>> 
>>>>> On Feb 2, 2016, at 10:58 AM, Mike Saint-Amour <
>> mikesaintamour@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> For that kind of money you could do two bostig conversions, or one new
>> zetec motor with the turbo, know everything about your rig and have money
>> to go travel.   That's some serious cash.
>>