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Subject:Re: Front end suspension
From:John Meeks
Date:Thu, 12 May 2011 13:42:14 -0400

I'll be installing the rear trailing arm bushes from T3 Technique this
weekend or next. If they are  as good as the front upper arm setup from
Chris, I'll be a happy camper.
John Meeks

On Thu, May 12, 2011 at 12:42 PM, Jake de Villiers <
crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>
> www.thebassspa.com
> www.crescentbeachguitar.com
> http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
>