[tcb] Re: Difficulty of Replacing Frontend Bushings?
- From: "w.wood" <evil.scientist.boo@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:19:30 -0500
ahh, darn new fangled stuff. Any one of us with a "torsion tube" front end
I've given my insight on what "I" do. For a Vanagon I'd just paint it green
and burn it.. ;-)
"Never Mind" - Emily Latilla
(just kidding)
On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 1:48 PM, Eric Woodall <eric@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> That sounds like the procedure for a Split.
> Duncan has a late model Vanagon.
>
> w.wood wrote:
> > It's not too hard. I use a propane torch to heat up the tubes (after
> > cleaning out the grease). That way the new bushing goes right in.
> > Depending upon your beam you can also get urethane bushings for it
> > now. Last set I did were NOS and they were a PITA. Also don't forget
> > new seals etc and also change the zerk fittings while you're at it.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 1:27 PM, j duncan <whocanduncan@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > <mailto:whocanduncan@xxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
> >
> > How tough is it to replace the bushings? Do you need special tools?
> >
> > There's no indication of need but since I'm replacing the coil
> > springs it makes sense to do the bushings and ball joints at the
> > same time. Anybody agree? Or should I just forgo the idea and
> > follow the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" concept?
> >
> >
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