Date:         Fri, 19 May 2017 21:01:55 -0700
Reply-To:     Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
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From:         Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Subject:      Re: Clunk in Front
Comments: To: Steven Shelton <shelton4@GMAIL.COM>
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I had a similar problem.  Clunks and bangs on less than perfect roads. At the last alignment, the shop said upper control arm bushings.  Rather than replacing piecemeal, I replaced all the front end bushings with t3technique poly bushings.  I was expecting improved control. I wasn’t expecting the quietness… Take it to your friendly local alignment shop.  They’ll tell you what needs replacing. Then visit Christopher’s website and order everything he’s got.  Expect to spend about $400. Add the NICE sway bar and it goes up to $634. Installation takes about 8 hours if you’ve never done it before. Makes a nice DIY weekend project. 

My bus is ready for another 300,000 miles. (I expect to wear tires much more slowly.) And it’s so quiet!

Jim


>> On May 19, 2017, at 17:07, Steven Shelton <shelton4@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>> 
>>> My 1985 Westfalia sometimes clunks when I turn right. It clunks every
>> time
>>> I turn left and then right. Sometimes it's only a sound but other times I
>>> can hear it and feel it under my feet. It's like something is binding up
>>> then popping loose. Any suggestions on where to start looking for the
>>> problem?
>>