VANAGON archives -- May 2009, week 2 (#237)

Date: Tue, 12 May 2009 17:12:23 -0800 Reply-To: colorworks@GCI.NET Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> From: Troy <colorworks@GCI.NET> Subject: upper control arm bushings Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1

What's the consensus on brand name for upper control arm bushings? I've read threads on the Samba that indicate one brand, while places like a certain shop in Southern California, swear by another. I just want to get rid of the squeaks, and not have them return! Prices seem pretty competitive regardless. Also, I know how to check ball joints for wear, but how does one check for tie rod end wear? Since I'm going to have to do an alignment when I replace the control arm bushings, I don't want to miss something obvious, but my ball joints seem rock solid, so can't see replacing them at this point.

Thanks,

Troy 89 Westy .

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