At 11:26 AM 9/16/2010, Tom Young wrote... >I have a feeling that I need to do that job, too. Where does that >bushing live under the van? Gas tank removal necessary? Yes, ouch. Which is why longevity is desired in the replacement. Note that I've got an '81. They changed the design in '84?, and the newer design uses 2 bushings (one in the same spot, the rear one you might be able to get to without removing the tank), which are somewhat spherical on the outside, and are held by brackets which allows them to move into alignment. |
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