He's going to replace the upper ball joints, all right!  I'm betting that's
what broke...  ;)

On Sun, Dec 26, 2010 at 4:31 PM, Evan Mac Donald <evanm@att.net> wrote:

> Yes, Jim, that can be an important distinction. I was replacing my ball
> joints
> the last time my front suspension was open, but if you are not going to
> replace
> the upper ball joint, the Allen bolt removal is a bit easier!
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Sun, December 26, 2010 7:02:31 PM
> Subject: Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
>
> Rather than dealing with "pop the ball joints", remove the (2) allen
> head cap screws from the upper ball joint. And yes, this is not the
> description of a shock problem.       ;-P
>
>

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Jake

1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX - 'The Grey Van'
1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Subie - 'Dixie'

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