RE whittling brand... if you call t3 Techniques they will tell you that
whiteline is as good as anything else they sell. Nothing to be afraid of
(responding to a post many messages ago).

Jim

On Wed, Jun 13, 2018 at 7:05 PM Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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.
>
> .....
>
> >
> > 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
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Saturday, May 26, 2018, Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Christopher at T3 has the real solution…
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> Neil n
>
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