You definatley want to do the bushings and sleeves on the front of those strut rods. If you live in a rust area or the bushings have been worn for a while plan on doing a weld repair where the bushings are centered.

Dennis

----- Original Message -----
From: "ken77@allstream.net"
Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2006 12:28 pm
Subject: Front suspension and steering parts suggestions - 87 Vanagon.
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM

> Hello volks,
>
> The front end of my 87 Vanagon 2wd is in need of a few new
> steering/suspension parts.. since I'm there I might aswell
> change other
> items aswell.
>
> The list so far I'm wanting to replace:
>
> Upper ball joints
> Lower ball joints
> Upper control arm bushing
> tie rod assembly
> Steering rack boots
> Steering rack bushings
>
> Can anyone else give insight to what else I should replace,
> tips, tricks?
>
> Also I posted an earlier question about the front heater blower what
> resistance/volt values it needs for speeds 1 and 2 as I'm
> building my own
> resistor...
>
>
> Thanks!
>
> Ken
> 87GL/EJ22
>
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