Hmmm...  Well, very helpful to know Dennis. Gosh. These bushings have less
than 10k miles. I have to womder if my installation was faulty or if the
part wasnt up to the job. I tack welded each bushing but im certain i didnt
over heat them with my MIG.

Makes me wonder if even Lemforder bushings are that good these days.

A real shame to have to get another alignment. The bus is tracking SO well
with really even tire wear so far.

I will check out GW and T3.

Thanks,

Neil.

On Saturday, May 26, 2018, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

They become noisy when the rubber insert shifts and gets twisted up between
> the inner and outer sleeve. At that point it has failed and should be
> replaced. Time for one of the other design alternatives such as T3 or
> GoWesty.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of Neil N
> Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2018 4:51 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
>
>
> Would installing a grease fitting (zerk type?) to each upper control arm
> bushing, and adding grease when required (when bushing becomes noisy?),
> help prolong bushing life?
>
> If anyone has done this, id appreciate your input.
>
>
>

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