Date:         Wed, 9 Jan 2013 18:17:32 -0800
Reply-To:     John Goubeaux <john@UCSB.EDU>
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From:         John Goubeaux <john@UCSB.EDU>
Organization: UCSB
Subject:      Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
Comments: To: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <50EE18A4.40603@turbovans.com>
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  I too am in the planning stages of front end part(s) replacement.

SO,

Q:  taking into account what Scott says about not replacing too many
items at once ( especially when unsure  what is actually worn & where
the noise are coming from) Does it not make sense to replace the
Top Ball Joints and the Upper control Arm bushings in one session (
these both appear to be part of the same removal steps) with the top
ball joints being likely to have worn before the lowers ??

Then evaluate after that before tackling the lower Ball joints and
bushings on the bottom end.

I ask this b/c I can see the downside to taking everything apart and
assuming that replacing all the bushings at once will automatically be
better when the original parts might in fact be OK. Of course I am
assuming to do all the work myself, where labor costs and time are not
necessarily costing me, AND  I do not mind doing the work in sections.

Of course I can see that if someone is doing a "complete restore" and
has a lot of time and space and maybe does not need the vehicle, they
might opt to take it all apart and do a complete replacement of
everything at once. But still I see the point Scott is making and it
makes sense to me and my situation.

-john

On 1/9/2013 5:25 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote:
> I'd call those 'washers' or 'dished washers' ..
> they are not any kind of 'plate' really.
>
> it's hardly a wear item unless yours are very rusted.
>
> things are not always better when people replace too many things at once.
> naturally I account for 'labor penalty' ..
> like if it's far harder to do something else later..
> do it now of course ..
> otherwise ...original high quality parts in good condition ....'tis good,
> and new cheaper stuff may not be as good .
>
> I take pride in spreading themoney and effort out to best advantage..
> like do 'just the right thing' and nomore.
> that takes more skill too.
>
>
>
>
> On 1/9/2013 12:15 PM, Jeff Lincoln wrote:
>> Stabilizer Bar washer plate - http://www.busdepot.com/251411043
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jeff
>> '85 GL (Gertie)
>> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
>>