Date:         Thu, 12 May 2011 13:42:14 -0400
Reply-To:     John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Front end suspension
Comments: To: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com>
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I'll be installing the rear trailing arm bushes from T3 Technique this
weekend or next. If they are  as good as the front upper arm setup from
Chris, I'll be a happy camper.
John Meeks

On Thu, May 12, 2011 at 12:42 PM, Jake de Villiers <
crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey Jeff, its pretty straightforward work and you'll be fine.  Its easy
> enough to take the upper control arms to your local welder for a quick zap
> -
> they're off the van, right?
>
> After reassembly you'll take it in for an alignment and you're good.
>
> There is an alternative for the control arm bushings too - Chris at T3
> Technique is importing PowerFlex Urethane bushings:
> http://t3technique.com/powerflex-bushings.html
>
> There are some reviews on The Samba if you're interested.
>
> Good luck, Jake
>
> On Thu, May 12, 2011 at 6:50 AM, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I just wanted to thank you all for the advice, information, and
> > encouragement on this little project.
> >
> > At very least this is going to have to wait until after the Buses by the
> > Beach Bus Benefit on May 27-29 - because I just don't have time to
> address
> > it before then. But after that I'll get on it.
> >
> > I am still thinking it might be good to do as much as I can while I am in
> > there - then I can forget about if for many many more miles to come.
> >
> > --
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jeff
> > '85 GL (Gertie)
> > '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor)
> > '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Jake
>
> 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX - 'The Grey Van'
> 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Subie - 'Dixie'
>
> Crescent Beach, BC
>
> www.thebassspa.com
> www.crescentbeachguitar.com
> http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
>