So just to report back.....

Took the westy in question to my local shop (lucky me. This fellow has
vanagon experience) to have the tires rotated and upper control arm
movement checked. No play was felt at either arm at bushings to long bolt
but indeed they are very very stiff. No "notchy" feel, yet, but i can only
assume the insert in each has failed.

Onwards and upwards to Whiteline UCA bushings from T3 (once my back is
better)

Neil.

On Sunday, May 27, 2018, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

FWIW, when they creak it is not only the noise at issue. The creaking is
> usually caused by the failed insert jamming and binding. This causes the
> arm action to be extremely stiff and "notchy" and effects the ride and when
> extreme the handling.

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>
> The T3 gives an improved solution with ride quality close to stock. I have
> had them fail once. The GoWesty is possibly the most durable and
> maintenance free
>
> Dennis
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> On Saturday, May 26, 2018, Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote:
>
> > Christopher at T3 has the real solution…
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Neil n

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