Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2019 11:03:56 -0400
Reply-To: Pete O <pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Pete O <pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Front Suspension Lifespan
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This is from the Relion website:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=bU8QY46bKsY
Pete Owsianowski
1987 Westy
"JoesVan"
On Thu, Mar 14, 2019 at 3:45 AM Mark Belanger <mbelanger@gmail.com> wrote:
> Great pics, Pete!
>
> Where did you stuff that massive RB100 battery? I also see that you're
> using Victron components for monitoring. Any chance you have a wiring
> diagram you'd be willing to share?
>
>
> Regards,
> MB
>
> On Wed, Mar 13, 2019 at 7:10 AM Pete O <pnoceanwesty@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Still in progress!
>>
>> Here are some pix from the work:
>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/qShXntSWP67VeCAn8
>>
>> Congrats on getting all those miles out of your bus! Hope my stock 2.1
>> lasts that long!
>>
>>
>> Pete Owsianowski
>> 1987 Westy
>> "JoesVan"
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Mar 12, 2019 at 9:26 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > All of us are hanging by our fingernails to hear your report of how it
>> all
>> > went! 173,000 is about exactly 100,000 miles less than mine.
>> >
>> > On Tuesday, March 12, 2019, 6:18:22 PM PDT, Pete O <
>> pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM>
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> > Just completing all new bushings, springs, shocks, ball joints. Also
>> went
>> > with the GoWesty big brake and hub kit. This will go with the Van Cafe
>> 16"
>> > Carrot wheels and AT Grabbers. Looking for some improved handling! Our
>> > 1987 Westy has 173,000 on the frame. Did a top end rebuild on the stock
>> > 2.1 about 6 years ago.
>> >
>> >
>> > Pete O
>> > 1987 Westy "JoesVan"
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > On Tue, Mar 12, 2019 at 7:07 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> > > I have owned my 1985 Vanagon GL for 30 years. It is a 4 speed manual,
>> > > tintop, with GoWesty 16" wheels, and has power steering. I now have
>> > > 273,000 miles. I am planning on keeping if "forever". I'm
>> > wondering...is
>> > > there a rule of thumb regarding suspension components and when it
>> might
>> > be
>> > > wise to consider replacement of bushings, ball joints, and such?
>> > > I have only replaced the front and rear shocks; no other work has been
>> > > done to the suspension. I currently have no issues with vibrations or
>> > > unusual tire wear. The alignment is true, and the vehicle drives
>> nicely.
>> > > I mostly drive highways and freeways. I drive gently. Only very
>> > > occasionally on dirt roads, probably a total of 400 miles out of the
>> > > 273,000. Just like I did when I converted my perfectly running 1.9
>> to a
>> > > 2.2 Subie engine, I tend to lean towards preventing problems when
>> parts
>> > and
>> > > service is "relatively" easy to do, rather than having much stress in
>> > 5-10
>> > > years from now. Plus, the enjoyment of a stronger ride.
>> > >
>> > > Was wondering if you had any words of advise?
>> > >
>> > > Thanks,
>> > > RichSan Diego
>> > >
>> >
>>
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