Date:         Sun, 5 Apr 1998 08:58:09 -0400
Reply-To:     Perkins <dad@TOGETHER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Perkins <dad@TOGETHER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Rear wheel bearing replacement
Comments: To: Vanagon@vanagon.com
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>BTW, the other day I thought my upper control arm bushings were bad.  I
>tightened up the nut at the front bushing(about 10 turns!) and the excessive
>play disappeared.  Good thing too, they cost 76 each at my dealer, and 30
>each from wolfsport.  I think it was Ron that had the best price at 25 each.
>I will buy them when they go bad, but fortunately not now.
>
Becareful about tightening your nuts.  The play might disappear but what
happens when the vehicle goes up and down?  I tightened that one a few years
ago and an incredible loud squeak appeared.  You can also screw up the
camber if you don't hold the other end steady with an allen socket.
Good luck, Lloyd
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