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Date:         Sun, 15 Aug 2021 07:07:33 -0700
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: Rusty spring perch replaced
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <CY4PR0801MB373116374B2E5584B27608ACA0FC9@CY4PR0801MB3731.namprd08.prod.outlook.com>
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Yes , I used  the holes in the arm to line up with the holes on on my plate. But no need to bolts, just hand on the perch and a quick tack, four actually .


I’m still wondering why the stock, and some of the repros, have that cupped end on the bump stop. Does that do anything different than a rounded version when it off the rubber stop above hits it? 


Alistair 


> On Aug 15, 2021, at 7:02 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> The GoWesty solution is more reasonably priced. 
> https://www.gowesty.com/product/brakes-suspension-/23662/replacement-spring-plate-for-trailing-arm-?v=
> I do this repair fairly often. The small holes in this plate are placed so that 6mm bolts can be used to locate it on the trailing arm using existing holes until it is tack welded. As removing the arm can be a real challenge due to the bolts being seized into the bushing sleeve I do this repair in place. 
> 
> Dennis
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of OlRivrRat
> Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2021 1:48 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Rusty spring perch replaced
> 
>        Burley also has these,, But I like Yours better ~
> 
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> 
>> On 14 Aug , 2021, at 8:24 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote:
>> 
>> Fully agree. But having a set of spare arms to set up and measure 
>> helps :-)
>> 
>> And having a scanner too. Yes, at work, haven’t used it as much as I 
>> should
>> 
>>>> On Aug 14, 2021, at 7:19 PM, Neil <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Haven’t we seen trailing arms been made before ?
>>> 
>>> That does ring a bell. I guess it's not rocket surgery but getting 
>>> the geometry bang on might be hard. But then I have very little 
>>> experience in that Dept. !
>>> 
>>>> On 8/14/21, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>> I’m just musing. It’s just how pissed I am about stock.

>>>> 
>>>> Haven’t we seen trailing arms been made before ?
>>>> 
>>>>>> On Aug 14, 2021, at 7:06 PM, Neil <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Cool stuff Alistair. Good on ya for getting it done.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Making a trailing arm from scratch would be a challenge!
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On 8/14/21, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>>> Did the dirty deed.
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>>>>>> Oh and the van is driving nice after my engine and trans out thing.
>>>>>> Clutch
>>>>>> nice . Noticed a drip from drain plug… mental note to tighten a little.
>>>>>> Btw
>>>>>> it’s modified drain port.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Alistair
>>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
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