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Subject:Re: Rebuilding suspension - suggestions
From:brett rueff
Date:Tue, 28 Aug 2012 04:56:15 +0000

Hi Ralph.  I did the control arm bushings about a year ago.  I think the rest are good.  Is there a way to check them other than the wheel 'wiggle/twist' test?  Would bad balljoints/rod ends cause a rough ride?
Brett

Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:10:03 -0600
Subject: Re: Rebuilding suspension - suggestions
From: ralphmeyermann@gmail.com
To: rueffy@hotmail.com
CC: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com

Bushings,balljoints rod ends all good?
Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy 
On Aug 27, 2012 7:49 PM, "brett rueff" <rueffy@hotmail.com> wrote:

Well its time to address the bone-jarring bumps that happen every time the van rolls over the smallest of train tracks or rocks.

New Springs and Shocks..anything else I should consider changing?  Any brand recommendations?  Lots of people seem happy with the Bilsteins.

BrettVancouver, BC91 Vanagon with Subaru 2.2L, Manual Tranny.