Good point and thanks!

(and to think I was originally *only* going to scavenge cooling system
parts..... ;^)

Neil.

On 12/3/07, Mark Drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote:
> Neil, it is possible to do it as a unit but I wouldn't. The thing is
> cumbersome enough when in 2 main sections. Remove the steering rack and
> the sway bar. Then remove each side as a unit.
>
> Mark
>
>
>
> neil N wrote:
>
> > Hi all.
> >
> > A quick search of archive didn't show what I need to know.
> >
> > I will crack as many fasteners loose as I can while front
> > suspension/rack is still in.
> >
> > Can I remove the lower wishbone/calipers/steering rack/radius/knucles as a
> unit?
> >
> > i.e. for one side at a time, put a jack under lower arm, remove bolts
> > for upper/lower arms, rack etc. seperate upper arm from upper ball
> > joint, remove springs/shocks and drop lower parts as a unit?
> >
> > That way I could either sell as is, or if/when time comes (and it all
> > fits!) install the unit in my 81.
> >
> > Thanks for any direction. It would save time right now.
> >
> > Neil.
> >
>

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Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia -
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