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Date:         Wed, 5 Feb 1997 11:53:34 -0500 (EST)
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From:         katsuki@bbn.com (David Katsuki)
Subject:      Re: squeaking bushings

I think the manual says something about spotwelding the bushings in place
so they don't rotate?   Anybody done that?   Could they be drilled and
pinned?


Dave


At 8:50 AM 2/5/97, Seastoner wrote:
>Hello fellow Vanagoners!
>
>I've been following the postings about passenger side squeaky upper
>control arm bushings, a problem that I have as well...my local repair
>shop tells me that the bushings are about 35 bucks apiece and the
>labor to install them brings the damage to about 200 bucks. Does this
>seem reasonable? I've always had good experiences with them, is this
>a job that is best done in the shop? They tell me the problem is
>mostly just the annoyance factor right now but that eventually it
>will effect the handling, in about six months, Thanks for any advice,
>Rick
>'85 Westy
>Truckin' Like The DooDah Man....
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