Richard, If you decide it's worn upper control arm bushings (most likely) here's a how-to on the subject: http://www.vanagonwiki.net/index.php/Upper_Control_Arm_Bushings -- John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan KC8ZFN Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 1:17 PM, Richards, Andrew <Andrew.Richards@nike.com> wrote: > My van's front end seems to knock (sometimes squeak) a lot when on > rougher to rough roads. My shocks are new, as are the upper ball > joints. Lower ball joints are intact. Everything else is most likely > original (160K). What are some possible sources? Loose steering rack? > My mechanic has told me more than once, "everything seems tight and > looking good under there".... > |
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