Hey Jeff, its pretty straightforward work and you'll be fine.  Its easy
enough to take the upper control arms to your local welder for a quick zap -
they're off the van, right?

After reassembly you'll take it in for an alignment and you're good.

There is an alternative for the control arm bushings too - Chris at T3
Technique is importing PowerFlex Urethane bushings:
http://t3technique.com/powerflex-bushings.html

There are some reviews on The Samba if you're interested.

Good luck, Jake

On Thu, May 12, 2011 at 6:50 AM, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote:

> I just wanted to thank you all for the advice, information, and
> encouragement on this little project.
>
> At very least this is going to have to wait until after the Buses by the
> Beach Bus Benefit on May 27-29 - because I just don't have time to address
> it before then. But after that I'll get on it.
>
> I am still thinking it might be good to do as much as I can while I am in
> there - then I can forget about if for many many more miles to come.
>
> --
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '85 GL (Gertie)
> '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor)
> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
>

--
Jake

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

Crescent Beach, BC

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