So does burley...

https://burleymotorsports.net/product/bms-2wd-upper-control-arms-made-for-the-gowesty-springs-lifted/

Bit more of an investment though.

Alistair 

> On May 26, 2018, at 2:54 PM, Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM> wrote:
> 
> Christopher at T3 has the real solution…
> 
> Not inexpensive but when you factor in only doing the alignment once, it starts to look much more cost effective.
> 
> (It drives better too.)
> 
> Jim.
> 
>> On May 26, 2018, at 2:26 PM, kenneth wilford <kenwilfy@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> 
>> Neil, since they are relatively new, try pouring brake fluid on them.  It
>> will quiet them down.  No way they are worn out yet.
>> 
>> Ken
>> 
>> PS the new material bushings squeeze after a few months too.
>> 
>> Ken Wilford at vanagain.com
>> 
>>> On Sat, May 26, 2018, 5:07 PM Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 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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