Date:         Mon, 20 May 2013 13:44:13 -0400
Reply-To:     John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: control arm bushings
Comments: To: Troy <colorworks@gci.net>
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Here's my experience. Sorry, no Pics.
http://www.vanagonauts.com/Upper-Control-Arm-Bushing-R&R223.htm

I installed the urethane bushings from t3technique.com about a year ago
because the 3 yr old replacements were complaining. They are very nice and
have stainless sleeves. The bushing can be removed for re-greasing as they
are a 2 piece sleeve setup.

http://t3technique.com/suspension-bushings/powerflex-suspension-bushings/upper-control-arm-bushings.html



John Meeks
'91 Vanagon MV Phoenix
Stock 2.1 250K miles
Northern Michigan

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On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 1:31 PM, Troy <colorworks@gci.net> wrote:

> I need to replace my control arm bushings this summer. Does anybody know
> of a website that has a tutorial and some pictures to help with the
> process? I have read some things on the Samba, but would like to see some
> images as well, which I find are a great aid in these kind of projects. I
> already purchased some control arm bushings, and now see there are some
> polyurethane style available from Burly motors and some other sources.
> Curious if anyone has tried these and if they are worth the much greater
> cost? Seems like first set lasted a good hundred thousand miles, so I would
> not really think they're worth the extra money, but perhaps there's other
> advantages I am missing.
>
> Troy
> 89 Vanagon Westy
>