Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 12:48:56 -0500
Reply-To: Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: rebuilding front suspension
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Chris at t3 Techniques carries Whiteline and Powerflex. Some other items
are in stocks when the other brand isn't, some are a lot more expensive
than others. He says they function identically.
Beware the that drop link bushings (four poly pieces where the links come
down into the radius rods) need bushings and they don't come with bushings,
even though the package shows them on the outside. They are stainless steel
and if $20 sounds expensive for two of them, consider that is the same
price the dealer wants for regular steel. But order them up front, it will
hold you up for a week if you don't. Ask me how I know.
I also spring for an expensive container of the grease he sells for them.
It's great!
Jim
On Fri, Sep 27, 2013 at 12:42 PM, ralph meyermann
<ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>wrote:
> 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
> >
>
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