

| Subject: | Re: Front End Suspension - 1985 |
| From: | David Bjorkman |
| Date: | Wed, 9 Jan 2013 10:46:52 -0600 |
<div style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 24px"><DIV><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>Hi Jeff;</FONT></DIV><DIV><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>It would be real helpful/time/agony saver if you or your mechanic friend have a press available to them.</FONT></DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>Dave B.</FONT></DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV style="MARGIN: 5px 0px; BORDER-TOP: #bcbcbc 1px solid"></DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px">On 01/09/13, <SPAN>Jeff Lincoln<magikvw@GMAIL.COM></SPAN> wrote:</SPAN><DIV> </DIV><DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px">It will soon be time for Gertie to get some TLC to her front supension.<BR>Originally I was just looking at new Upper control arm bushings however - I<BR>figured since I'm going to "be there" already and I am unsure of the<BR>condition of some of the other parts, I amy as well just do everything<BR>while I'm there.<BR><BR>So here is my list - Have I missed anything?<BR><BR>Upper and lower control arm bushings<BR>Upper and lower Ball Joints<BR>Front Shocks<BR>Stabilizer Link bushings<BR>Radius Arm Bushings<BR>Tie Rods and Tie Rod ends<BR>Stabilizer Bar washer plate<BR>Radius Arm Bushing seat<BR><BR>I saw the link posted recently fromt he Been There Done That site re: the<BR>control arm bushings so that will be a big help. However, is there anything<BR>else your collective wisdom says I should be careful of or whatch out for?<BR><BR>Is there any reason I shouldn't do this work myself (with the aid of the<BR>Bently and assistance from a friend who is a certified master mechanic)?<BR><BR>Really any advice is always appreciated.<BR><BR><BR>--<BR>Thanks,<BR><BR>Jeff<BR>'85 GL (Gertie)<BR>'78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus<BR></DIV></div>
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