Date:         Mon, 18 Jan 2016 17:17:42 -0500
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
In-Reply-To:  <569D5C76.2050802@bellsouth.net>
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Hi folks,

        Please keep replies on list as I and others follow the responses even if we are not in the conversation.

thanks,

Eric Caron 
85 GL Auto Westfalia 
 


> On Jan 18, 2016, at 4:43 PM, email99@bellsouth.net <email99@BELLSOUTH.NET> wrote:
> 
> Well, three years ago I replaced the ball joints, tie rod ends and upper
> control arm bushings on my '86 Westy, putting grease fittings in the
> ball joints and tie rod ends.  The greased joints are still tight but
> the upper control arm bushings are clunking and squeaking on one side
> once again.  Only a long time Vanagon owner can appreciate how
> frustrating this is.  I can't recall how many times I have done this in
> the past 24 years.
> 
> So it's time to fix it again and I can't see using original design
> bushings so I'll ask the list to share its knowledge.
> 
> 
> Are there upper control arm bushing upgrades other than those produced
> by GoWesty and those produced by T3 Technique?
> 
> What experience have people had with these upgrades?  What problems?
> 
> How many miles do you have on them and are they still tight?  Do they
> make noise?  Have any failed?  Is there a noticeable difference in the
> ride?  Are GoWesty bushings secure without spot welding? What is your
> perception of the design and quality of the parts?  Do you have any
> other comments?
> 
> 
> I appreciate any and all comments about the upper control arm bushings.
> You may post these back to the list or send them only to my email if you
> wish.
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> Ed