Ok, so I knew before I picked Gertie up that she would need the Upper COntrol Arm bushings replaced. Common issue - no problem. So I was doing some research and ran into an article at Go Westy - an exerpt from that article here: *The next most common way an installation can go awry is specific to 2WD A-arms. 2WD A-arms are made of stamped steel sheets. 4WD A-arms are crafted from a thicker, forged design. To retain the bushing in the 2WD stamped arm, it is necessary to use a small weld. It's a very small spot weld that is required, followed by a quick quench in water right away before the plastic part of the bushing melts. If your weld is too large, or if you do not quench it quickly enough... heehaw heehaw heehaw. * I trust the experience there at Go Westy - so I'm not really questioning this - but then again maybe I am :) (I know I'm confusing) So what's up with the spot weld scenario above? I don't get it. This also means if I follow this that I can't do the replacement myself - because I CAN'T WELD!! I don't know that I have an actual question here - I'd just like to hear others opinion and experience with this I guess. Thanks in advance. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '86 (We call this one Scrap) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus |
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