If your rack and pinion boots haven't been changed or are hard/brittle, noes a good time to do it since you'll 'be there'.

Gregg
90 Westy (Blueberry)

On Jan 9, 2013, at 11:05 AM, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> It will soon be time for Gertie to get some TLC to her front supension.
> Originally I was just looking at new Upper control arm bushings however - I
> figured since I'm going to "be there" already and I am unsure of the
> condition of some of the other parts, I amy as well just do everything
> while I'm there.
> 
> So here is my list - Have I missed anything?
> 
> Upper and lower control arm bushings
> Upper and lower Ball Joints
> Front Shocks
> Stabilizer Link bushings
> Radius Arm Bushings
> Tie Rods and Tie Rod ends
> Stabilizer Bar washer plate
> Radius Arm Bushing seat
> 
> I saw the link posted recently fromt he Been There Done That site re: the
> control arm bushings so that will be a big help. However, is there anything
> else your collective wisdom says I should be careful of or whatch out for?
> 
> Is there any reason I shouldn't do this work myself (with the aid of the
> Bently and assistance from a friend who is a certified master mechanic)?
> 
> Really any advice is always appreciated.
> 
> 
> --
> Thanks,
> 
> Jeff
> '85 GL (Gertie)
> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus