Date:         Sat, 26 May 2018 14:54:24 -0700
Reply-To:     Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
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From:         Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Subject:      Re: Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
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Christopher at T3 has the real solution…

Not inexpensive but when you factor in only doing the alignment once, it starts to look much more cost effective.

(It drives better too.)

Jim.

> On May 26, 2018, at 2:26 PM, kenneth wilford <kenwilfy@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Neil, since they are relatively new, try pouring brake fluid on them.  It
> will quiet them down.  No way they are worn out yet.
> 
> Ken
> 
> PS the new material bushings squeeze after a few months too.
> 
> Ken Wilford at vanagain.com
> 
> On Sat, May 26, 2018, 5:07 PM Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Hmmm...  Well, very helpful to know Dennis. Gosh. These bushings have less
>> than 10k miles. I have to womder if my installation was faulty or if the
>> part wasnt up to the job. I tack welded each bushing but im certain i didnt
>> over heat them with my MIG.
>> 
>> Makes me wonder if even Lemforder bushings are that good these days.
>> 
>> A real shame to have to get another alignment. The bus is tracking SO well
>> with really even tire wear so far.
>> 
>> I will check out GW and T3.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Neil.
>> 
>> On Saturday, May 26, 2018, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> They become noisy when the rubber insert shifts and gets twisted up between
>>> the inner and outer sleeve. At that point it has failed and should be
>>> replaced. Time for one of the other design alternatives such as T3 or
>>> GoWesty.
>>> 
>>> Dennis
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
>>> Of Neil N
>>> Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2018 4:51 PM
>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>>> Subject: Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Would installing a grease fitting (zerk type?) to each upper control arm
>>> bushing, and adding grease when required (when bushing becomes noisy?),
>>> help prolong bushing life?
>>> 
>>> If anyone has done this, id appreciate your input.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>> 
>> --
>> Neil n
>> 
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