Date:         Fri, 27 Jul 2007 19:53:56 +0000
Reply-To:     Trvlr2001@COMCAST.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "John C..." <Trvlr2001@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      FW: Re: Front end bushings
Comments: To: jeff@VICKERSDESIGN.COM

Hi Jeff & All,
These are the fixtures I use to change the upper & lower ball joints.
Also Control arm bushing,
Rear Bearings Etc.
best,
John C...
http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=wua8um1.zr6rhw9&x=0&y=-j2zuh3

-------------- Forwarded Message: --------------
From: Trvlr2001@comcast.net
To: Jeffrey Vickers <jeff@VICKERSDESIGN.COM>
Subject: Re: Front end bushings
Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2007 16:25:46 +0000

Jeff,
Whats the status of your ball joint project?
best,
John C..

-------------- Original message --------------
From: Trvlr2001@comcast.net

Sorry for the late reply, Jeff, Just got back from the NW.
I'll dig them out in the morning & see if I can shoot some pics.
John C...

-------------- Original message --------------
From: Jeffrey Vickers <jeff@VICKERSDESIGN.COM>

> John,
>
> Yes, upper and lowers. I have a stick welder for the uppers---no
> problem there.
>
> How hard is it to get the uppers out? It looks like the lowers will
> be a bear. Looks like the lowers need a conical sleeve of some sort.
> Do you happen to have pics and specs of the sleeves you made? I
> borrowed a press kit (big c-clamp and some sleeves) from a friend
> with a Vanagon shop here in the Bay Area but I won't be sure what
> works and what doesn't until I get stuff apart. Any possibliity that
> your sleeves and stuff would fit this press and I could convince you
> to ship them to me? I'll pay for shipping and beer and dinner...
>
>
> Jeff
>
>
> > On Jul 11, 2007, at 6:36 AM, Trvlr2001@comcast.net wrote:
>
> > Jeff,
> > Are you doing the uppers and the lowers?
> > Remember, the uppers are usually spot welded in. ( one tack weld )
> > Wish you were in the SLC, UT area
> > I made up a bunch of fixtures
> > for pressing everything in & out.
> > best of luck on it !
> > John C...
> > SLC, UT...
> >
> > -------------- Original message --------------
> > From: Jeffrey Vickers
> >
> > > Thanks for that how-to, Paul. I tried one Kragen for the kit and all
> > > I got was a blank look. Duh.
> > > Have you ever done the control arm bushings?
> > >
> > > jeff
> > > On Jul 10, 2007, at 7:23 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote:
> > >
> > > > Date: Tue, 10 Jul 20 0 7 16:53:31 -0700
> > > > From: Paul Guzyk
> > > > Subject: Re: Front end bushings
> > > >
> > > >> I've got an 87 Syncro and I've decided to replace the PS rack
> > and all
> > > >> the front end bushings since I gotta take everything apart
> > anyway.
> > > >> I'm also doing the lower ball joints, having just done the
> > uppers.
> > > >>
> > > >> Questions:
> > > >>
> > > >> ---Anyone rented a FLA PS ball joint and bushing kit before
> > and can
> > > >> recommend one?
> > > >> ---any other special tools I might need for the PS rack and
> > any other
> > > >> part of the suspension?
> > > >
> > > > Jeff, I have not done my Syncro lower ball joints yet, but I'm
& gt; > told
> > > > they are easier than the 2WD (steering knuckle has less funky
> > angles
> > > > than 2WD, generic flaps press should work well).
> > > >
> > > > Don't use a pickle fork if you intend to re-use your tie rod ends.
> > > > Use the appropriate rental/loaner tool to break the joint. (check
> > > > with Shucks/Autozone/Kragen/Crappy Tire etc)
> > > >
> > > > Below are notes from my 80-84 ball joint experience...
> > > > http://californiavan.com/frontend/80-84lowerballjoints/
>