Date:         Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:59:44 -0500
Reply-To:     T Collins <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         T Collins <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: hit a boulder and a light pole
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
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​Thank you Dennis and all who have answered so far. I see the whiteline
version of the bushings as good solutions. However for some of these where
OEM replacements seem to exist, it does not seem like they bring sleeves or
nuts...

Anyone one bought the whiteline series can confirm if hardware was also
included?

Thanks,,
T.​

On Tue, Nov 22, 2016 at 12:52 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> Rebuilt steering racks can be obtained through most local auto parts
> stores. They are still available. If you rack was fine until the accident
> then most likely the gear rack itself or possibly the tube is bent or one
> of the end seal housing damaged. If this is obvious you may also have to
> accept the core charge. My local NAPA can still get these for me.
>
> For the front bushings consider the following:
> For the upper control arm bushings the original design was not that good
> and the aftermarket parts available now simply suck.
> The T3 or GoWesty option are huge improvements and if they do fail again
> you only have to replace the insert.
> For the Radius Rod mounts again the OEM style aftermarket stuff is
> terrible. I've had them split and distort on install. The T3 kit is
> complete with the washers and sleeves so less parts to get.
> For the lower control arm bushing again the design is terrible. Pressing
> them in is a beastly job and the process does damage them. The T3 options
> are a two piece design. The labor saving alone helps justify the price
> difference.
> The steering rack mounts make a huge difference in steering response.
> Sway Bar stuff. Not high dollar. Get rid of those squeaks.
>
> You will likely also need ball joints and other stuff. This is a lot of
> work but most likely it needed to be done even without the accident.   This
> is also a good time to consider shocks and springs.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of T Collins
> Sent: Monday, November 21, 2016 8:35 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: hit a boulder and a light pole
>
> Ok so regardless of damage to the rack the thing is just simply dropping
> fluid left and right..... My fears that this needs to go is real.
> all sort of front end bushings are in need of replacements.
>
> Im really confused about all the front end bushing needed.
>
> The caliper is toast... so 2 are now needed.
>
> Man..
>
> On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 3:34 PM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I hear you... my wife is the CFO (Chief Financial Officer) of the
> house...
> > I am just a humble employee...
> >
> > hehe... :-)
> >
>