Date:         Tue, 29 Jul 2003 12:26:35 -0700
Reply-To:     laurasdog@WEIRDSTUFFWEMAKE.COM
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From:         Steve Delanty <laurasdog@WEIRDSTUFFWEMAKE.COM>
Subject:      Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings...
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Well, this morning I pulled the left front wheel off the
Westy and removed the upper control arm so I could
inspect the new bushings and try and figure out why
they are so noisy...

The bushings *look* O.K., with no obvious signs of
damage. The spot welds are still spot welded and
all looks well with the world.

But even with no load, just moving the control arm
up and down (upper ball joint disconnected) you can
hear and *feel* the rubbery/squeaky groan they make.
Under load you can hear and feel it through the whole vehicle.
These bushings are definitely trash...

They have the following identifying markings on them:

Meyle
Germany
251 407 077

It's pretty depressing to blow $100 on bushings and
a most of a day to change them and end up with something
that's almost to obnoxious to drive.

I guess I'll look for another brand of bushing and try again.
Wish I hadn''t already paid to have the front end aligned...

Disgusted,

Steve
'86 Westy "Escape Pod"