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Subject:Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
From:ralph meyermann
Date:Sat, 26 May 2012 10:35:12 -0600

My bushings were shot by overcompressed due to not having a sleeve and
age,I then decided to do it all at once to get it over with!!

Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy

On May 26, 2012 11:21 AM, "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

I am not sure what is worse, the wear or the corrosion! I have seen the rod
wear enough to snap. The wheel well does a wonderful job of catching the
tire as moves back. I have also seen the chassis opening wear enough for
mount to almost pull through. I have gotten proficient at welding that mess
up.

Dennis

From: neil n [mailto:musomuso@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2012 11:48 AM
To: Dennis Haynes
Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com

Subject: Re: Radius rod/arm sourced

It's a shame really but some owner/operators ignore or stave off something
like the radius strut bus...