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Date:         Fri, 27 Sep 2013 11:57:44 -0500
Reply-To:     ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: rebuilding front suspension
Comments: To: Mark McCulley <markmcculley@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <CAKbau51Y8pGQ+9CcyDfP6pHh6U5H9Hzrh8rfwg8BGpRnrqNSTg@mail.gmail.com>
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I would do all of it, a few of the things are a pain to get to and the rest would already be semi disassembled anyway. If you haven't the time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over. I went all urethane, a bit pricey but happy with the result

Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy On Sep 27, 2013 11:18 AM, "Mark McCulley" <markmcculley@gmail.com> wrote:

> With 187K on my '87 syncro I figure it's about time to begin replacing the > wear items on the front suspension. I've never worked on this part of the > van before and would like some advice on what exactly I should consider > replacing? Ball joints (upper and lower or just upper?), tie rod ends?, > bushings? > > Thx, > Mark > Seattle WA >


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