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Date:         Wed, 22 Sep 2004 18:39:42 -0600
Reply-To:     jimt <wetwesty@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         jimt <wetwesty@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: To weld or not to weld upper control arm bushings..
Comments: To: jesse johnson <jjmojo@BLAZENET.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <3DCDB301-0CF5-11D9-8904-000393799582@blazenet.net>
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On 9/22/04 6:12 PM, "jesse johnson" <jjmojo@BLAZENET.NET> wrote:

> Hey all, > Is it necessary to tack weld in the upper control arm bushings back in > as per bentley? or will the bolt hold everything together? Just > wondering... This would be on a 2wd vanagon > thanks all, > jesse > 89 carat > > This tack weld may be to reduce vibration and therefore early wear. Tack welds are definitely not strength but are used mostly to hold something in place.

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