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Date:         Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:37:19 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Control Arm Bushings
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
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Ok, thanks.


On Tue, Aug 10, 2021 at 9:24 AM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
wrote:


> The OEM bushing design can have significant friction, especially once they
> jam up. If not tack welded they will spin in the stamped steel control
> arms. Of course they are easily damaged by heat. A quick tack with a MIG
> welder is probably best.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of John
> Rodgers
> Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2021 9:59 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Control Arm Bushings
>
> I'm replacing the control arm bushings and wonder if tack welding the new
> ones as in the original factory units is necessary. What purpose does it
> serve?
>
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