Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2019 10:10:03 -0400
Reply-To: Pete O <pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Pete O <pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Front Suspension Lifespan
In-Reply-To: <849235368.3582439.1552440400240@mail.yahoo.com>
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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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