No, but for some reason some bushings and or arms are different. Another possibility is that the originals were not shimmed right in the first place. I always get a set of the larger washers when planning to do these and they are usually needed. Dennis
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of John C... Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2003 1:49 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings.......Excentric Washers ??? > >The eccentric bushings are available in three different thicknesses. it is > common >for thicker washer to be required with replacement bushings. This is > important >for the Syncros as the cast arms do not bend to provide > conformance. > Hi All, Now...I am confused?? Do the bushings come in three different sizes, or is it the washers that come in three different thickness'? thanks, JC... |
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