Date:         Fri, 27 Sep 2013 12:42:13 -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: neil n <musomuso@gmail.com>
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I went with all powerflex and moog components.

Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
On Sep 27, 2013 12:34 PM, "neil n" <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> I was in a similar position with my 2WD though it may have had more
> miles on it at the time. I know the Syncro is different, but in
> hindsight, the front end work wasn't rocket surgery save for the old
> style seized radius arm fasteners (you don't have these). That said,
> the Syncro is obviously more involved. There's some great pics on
> thesamba.com Check Hodakguy thread on his Syncro build here:
>
>
> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=517384&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=hodakaguy&start=120
>
> give or take a page or two. It's image intense but an awesome build
> overall IMO.
>
> I would suggest that if you know for sure that some parts are
> original, and still in good shape, they might be worth keeping. Some
> aftermarket parts may not last as long. (see threads on upper ball
> joints and upper control arm bushings). The UCA bushings on my '81 are
> now squeaking and they have much less than 50K miles. If you replace
> the upper ball joints, have a look and see if they have enough grease.
> IIRC, the boot is held on by a small gauge metal (circlip? circle
> clip? clipular circle?) ring.
>
> OTOH, it's a nice feeling knowing that the front end is "new".
>
> Neil.
>
> On Fri, Sep 27, 2013 at 9:18 AM, Mark McCulley <markmcculley@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > With 187K on my '87 syncro ..... I've never worked on this part of the
> > van before and would like some advice on what exactly I should consider
> > replacing?
>
>
> --
> Neil n
>
> Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca
>
> '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p
>
> '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"  http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>
> Vanagon VAG Gas inline-VR Engine Swap Group:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/d7gd5ej
>