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Date:         Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:02:40 -0700
Reply-To:     Joe Fernandez <jfride@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Joe Fernandez <jfride@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: sick of replacing Control Arm Bushings every year
Comments: To: Zoltan <thewestyman@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <FC10F4BEBE734361A5A119AF09B5AC43@ZoltanPC>
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This article addresses the different brands available as well as how to install and weld it properly:

http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php?id=1144

> > > I wonder how many upper control arm bushings are being damaged during spot >> welding? >> >> I've replace the bushings twice and each time I've asked a very highly >> recommended classic VW shop to do the minimum spot welding as to minimize >> the amount of heat the rubber and teflon (or whatever) components would be >> subjected to. Each time there were several fairly large spot welds, in my >> opinion, and what appeared to be significant damage to the bushings. Each >> time there wasn't much I could do so I installed the bushings, making sure >> the appropriate shims were in place so excessive pressure was not created >> by >> the large mounting bolt. Each time they were squeaking and clunking after >> ~5K miles. >> >> Do others think the bushings are being destroyed by excessive welding >> heat? >> >> If anyone has had a good experience with control arm bushing replacement, >> please let us know and indicate how large the welding spots were. Were >> special precautions made to reduce the amount and duration of heat in the >> welding process? Any other suggestions? >> >> What brand of bushings have people had good experiences with? >> >> Thanks all, >> >> Ed >> >


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