Gary, I'm replacing the bushings because the eccentric adjuster(washer)is rubbing on the outer edge of the bushing itself. The Bentley says that that is an indication of bushings worn to their limit. I can also physically move the control arm side to side in a horizontal plane. Tom C. ---------- >From: meek@oanet.com Sent: Monday, May 27, 1996 3:11 AM ========================================================================= Date: Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com> From: Subject: Re: control arm bushings for 85 Westy >I'm in the process of getting parts together to do the control arm bushings on >my 85 westy. I have found a few reasonable sources for the tops but no one has >a part # for the bottom bushing . I have'nt gone to the dealer yet so I'm >wondering if any one knows the # or if the top bushing can be used in the >bottom; as well as a probable source for said bottom bush. Any advice would be >great. Thanks, Tom Czerniak > Tom: Are you replacing the bushings because of the terrible squeaking when you go over a bump? gary meek sherwood park, alberta, canada 82 Vanagon td 83 Quantum td
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