{"title":"Vanagon Mechanical - Suspension - Radius Rod \u0026 Bushings","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"radius-rod-bushing-rear","title":"Radius Rod Bushing - Rear","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eRear radius rod bushing for Vanagon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eOne front, and one rear bushing is required per side (two of each per vehicle). \u003cstrong\u003eSold individually.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ePurchase the FRONT bushing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/radius-rod-bushing-front\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003euy our entire \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/front-rear-rod-bushing-set?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=93e10890e\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003efront bushing set\u003c\/a\u003e and save some cash! \u003c\/strong\u003eDo it once... and do it right!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quality Aftermarket","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41426731335845,"sku":"251-407-175","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8170\/4357\/products\/full_6d607e4f2c83b96fd8c2729e05d5b266.jpg?v=1647376597"},{"product_id":"radius-rod-spacer-sleeve","title":"Radius Rod Spacer Sleeve","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis little metal spacer sleeve for the radius rod had a tendency to trap moisture and rust out. Not a big deal while they were still available from VW (at $19 a pop) , but when they became obsolete we went out and made our own out of stainless steel. Stainless, what a concept!  If you are rebuilding your front end, grab a pair of these, and fuggeddaboudit!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually. Two required per vehicle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quality Aftermarket","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41426728157349,"sku":"251-407-097-SS","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8170\/4357\/products\/full_f1dc56393237550e61e67130460805f9.jpg?v=1647376603"},{"product_id":"radius-rod-bushing-front","title":"Radius Rod Bushing - Front","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eFront radius rod bushing for Vanagon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOne front, and one rear bushing is required per side. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTwo of each per vehicle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ePurchase the REAR bushing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/radius-rod-bushing-rear\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eB\u003c\/span\u003euy our entire \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/front-rear-rod-bushing-set?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=4190789fd\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003efront bushing set\u003c\/a\u003e and save some cash! \u003c\/strong\u003eDo it once... and do it right!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quality Aftermarket","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41426731368613,"sku":"251-407-179","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8170\/4357\/products\/full_684e56e38c6b38b2d4fa9feeff85946d.jpg?v=1647376592"},{"product_id":"front-rear-rod-bushing-set","title":"Front \u0026 Rear Radius Rod Bushing Set","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis radius rod bushing bundle does the same thing as the aftermarket urethane strut mount kits, except \u003cem\u003ecorrectly\u003c\/em\u003e and for a lot less money!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eCorrectly in that VW put a lot of thought into \u003cem\u003eexactly\u003c\/em\u003e how compliant this mounting system needs to be to keep the rest of the lower control arm (LCA) system from failing over time. This mounting point is one of three points that makes up the LCA system. The strut rod that these mounts are responsible for fastening to the body are not designed to handle lots of bending loads: just compression and tension. Vanagons have a relatively high amount of wheel travel compared to most road-going vehicles, and VW spent a lot of time coming up with just the right amount of stiffness to achieve suspension stability while allowing the rod to rotate freely. The aftermarket urethane mounts we have seen on the market are way stiffer, which transmits bending loads to the strut, which in turn could cause it to fatigue and fail over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eBottom line: This is part of your Vanagon that simply does not need to be improved. It works great just they way it is. Spend your money elsewhere!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3f3c3d; font-family: open_sansregular; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e(2) \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/radius-rod-bushing-front\"\u003eFront radius rod bushings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gowesty.com\/product\/radius-rod-bushings\/24143\/radius-rod-bushing-front-?v=\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3f3c3d; font-family: open_sansregular; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e(2) \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/radius-rod-bushing-rear\"\u003eRear radius rod bushings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quality Aftermarket","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41426738479269,"sku":"251-407-17","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8170\/4357\/products\/full_f7fe68015f66a61874542779e6e0627f.jpg?v=1647296612"},{"product_id":"radius-rod-2wd-vanagon","title":"Radius Rod [2WD Vanagon]","description":"\u003cp\u003eHigh-quality aftermarket replacement radius rod for 2WD Vanagon. Sold individually. Two required per vehicle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e All 1980-91 2WD Vanagon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a Syncro version?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/radius-rod-syncro\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGet that one here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quality Aftermarket","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41426731303077,"sku":"251-407-059A","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8170\/4357\/products\/full_ee2c9713b95e618695cdb80d4931de37.jpg?v=1647376587"},{"product_id":"radius-rod-syncro","title":"Radius Rod Assembly [Syncro]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe're proud to offer an improved radius rod assembly for Syncros!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolkswagen's radius rod was a heavy-duty design that didn't need much improvement. However, over the decades rust often deteriorated the threads so badly that they can't be used for caster adjustments when it comes time for an alignment. This exacerbates their other problem; the original arm is just a bit too short to give enough adjustability for proper alignment, \u003cem\u003eespecially on lifted Syncros\u003c\/em\u003e. Additionally, Syncro owners that want to update to lower control arms that feature the serviceable lower ball joint insert found it difficult to track down this style of radius rod for the project. No longer! GoWesty Engineering for the win! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur version maintains the strength of the original arm, while introducing some changes that improved the arm and kept the price reasonable: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eAn extra inch of length ensures that lifted vans can be aligned properly. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eA two-piece split design with an end that fits both left and right keeps these affordable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eFully zinc coated to improve longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e All 1986-91 Syncro when equipped with OEM-stamped or GoWesty Lower Control Arms. For Syncros with OEM-cast arms, also buy GoWesty \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/gowesty-lower-control-arm-for-syncro\" title=\"GoWesty Lower Control Arms for Syncro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLower Control Arms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/lower-ball-joint-insert-syncro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLower Ball Joint Inserts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually. Two required per vehicle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Radius Rod Installation Instructions\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1tt2drQCFnmMHwkY4bR8ocP1foIV33tsZ\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRadius Rod Installation Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GoWesty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41710050574501,"sku":"GW-V-251-407-060B","price":223.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8170\/4357\/products\/RADIUSRODTWOPIECESV2.jpg?v=1671650761"},{"product_id":"radius-rod-washer","title":"Radius Rod Washer","description":"\u003cp\u003eNext time you replace your radius rod bushings take a good look at the washers too.  There's a good chance they are wallowed out, or rusted past the point of safety.  Pick up a few of these to do the job right the first time! \u003cem\u003eSold individually, 4 required per van. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e All 1980-91 Vanagon Models including Syncro\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Radius Rod Parts Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/search?q=radius+rod\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCheck out all our Radius Rod parts.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ctc-tooltip\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GoWesty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42238883856549,"sku":"GW-251-407-069","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8170\/4357\/files\/GW-251-407-069MAIN1.jpg?v=1689717429"}],"url":"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/collections\/vanagon-mechanical-suspension-radius-rod-bushings.oembed","provider":"GoWesty","version":"1.0","type":"link"}