My buddy has a welder.  Takes less than a minute to do both sides.  Touch...touch...switch...touch...touch.  Done.

Z

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> On Nov 9, 2014, at 11:50, Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Most machine shops have a welder, probably do it for under 10 bucks or even
> free?
> 
> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy
>> On Nov 9, 2014 12:42 PM, "Neil N" <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> My gut tells me this may not be a good idea but a local Vanagon
>> mechanic told me that he has used Loctite to hold each bushing to arm.
>> When I asked about removal of bushings with Loctite, he said he'd use
>> heat along with press or whatever. Some simply press the part in and
>> leave it. I don't think this is a good idea but then I've only done
>> the job twice now and certainly don't consider myself and expert or
>> pro mechanic. Far from it!
>> 
>> If the area where you want tack welds done is prepped, and there's a
>> nice clean spot for the ground clamp, (ask first if needed?) how much
>> would it cost to have a weldor do the job? My guess is that it would
>> take him less than 15 minutes.
>> 
>> 
>>> On 11/9/14, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>>  84 vanagon.   Is there an alternative to spot welding the bushing shell
>>> to keep it from spinning?  Maybe drill and tap in a short small machine
>>> screw or something?
>>> I've watched some videos (thank you Ken Wilford) and they show the
>> bushings
>>> are captured in the arm by a small tack weld....but I have no welder.
>> 
>> 
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