Will these GoWesty Upper Control Arm Bushings really be the last ones I ever buy?

We designed these bushings to be incredibly durable. The sleeves are made from stainless steel that won't corrode, and the bushings themselves are 100% Delrin AF, a super tough material with built-in slipperiness. We've tested them hard, even through multiple off-road races like the NORRA 1000, and they came out looking almost new. This means they should last you a very, very long time, potentially for the life of your Vanagon.

Do these bushings make noise, and how do I fix it if they do?

In most cases, this bushing kit is installed dry and runs silently. However, under specific temperature and humidity conditions, you might hear a slight noise temporarily. This noise doesn't cause any wear or damage. If it happens and you want it gone, you can simply spray the bushings externally with an off-the-shelf PTFE penetrating dry lube. It works with the existing PTFE in the Delrin AF material and doesn't require taking anything apart.

Are there any special considerations for installing these bushings on my 2WD Vanagon?

Great news for 2WD owners! Our GoWesty design eliminates the need for the spot weld that was typically required for installation. This makes the process simpler and a lot cleaner. Just make sure your upper control arms fit correctly, as this is key for the whole system to work as intended.

I have a Syncro Vanagon. Do I need to worry about anything specific with these bushings and my eccentric washers?

Yes, this is an important point for Syncro owners. This kit is designed to work with 4 mm thick eccentric washers. While all 2WD Vanagons come with 4 mm washers, Syncros can have 4 mm, 5 mm, or 5.5 mm thick eccentric washers. If your Syncro has 5 mm or 5.5 mm thick washers, you'll need to purchase 4 mm thick eccentric washers separately to ensure a proper fit and installation of the control arm bushing.

Gowesty upper control arm bushing full set

Name: GoWesty Upper Control Arm Bushing (Full Set)
SKU: GVW-251-407-077-KIT
Price: 193.0 USD
Availability: InStock

GoWesty Upper Control Arm Bushing (Full Set)

Product:	GVW-251-407-077-KIT
Works With:	1980-1991
Manufacturer:	GoWesty
Availability:	Good Stock

$193.00

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These will be the last upper control arm (UCA) bushings you ever purchase! The sleeves are made from corrosion-proof stainless steel, and the bushings are 100% Delrin AF, which is an ultra-strong Delrin combined with ultra-slippery PTFE (no urethane). We've put a single set of these bushings through multiple NORRA 1000 races. After every race, we take them apart for inspection and they continue to look practically new—so we just keep running them!

This bushing kit is installed completely dry and, in most circumstances, never makes a sound. In some cases, if the temperature and humidity is just right, they can make some noise that usually goes away in short order—but causes no wear or any other issues. If need be, you can spray them with some off-the-shelf PTFE penetrating dry lube that will augment the PTFE already in the Delrin AF bushing material. This is done purely externally and does not require any disassembly.

Making sure your UCAs fit as they should is very important for this system to work properly. Please read our article on this topic for a full explanation.

This GW design also eliminates the need to add a spot weld when installing in a 2WD— now that's some forward thinking! We strongly recommend these over the aftermarket Meyle-brand upper control arm bushings, which we also carry. Do it right the first time, and never think about it again! And trust us: When that squeak is gone for good, you'll be a truly happy camper.

Want to know more? Read our Upper Control Arm Bushing article.

5 stars: 7 (70%)
4 stars: 2 (20%)
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Querlenkerbuchsen 2018 verbaut

Hallo ,ich habe sie nun 6Jahre in meinen T3 Joker Bj 1984 verbaut , und bin immer noch sehr zufrieden mit der Quallität . Auch so mit den Teilen die ich hier kaufe ,für mich in Deutschland alles sehr gute Produktion, danke ,macht weiter so

Allen allzeit gute Fahrt Ingo

I'm saying 4 stars only b.c. just recently installed, not long term tested.

The bushings seem well engineered, installed with ease. Durable. Can't see how they could ever fail. Even tho GW says ya dont have to, others recommended spot weld to UCA, I did so . Easy to do w.o.worrying about cooling like the rubber bushings.

Upper control rm bushings are excellent: I bought bushings with new shims, perfect fit no need to modify upper control arm.

EASY install

These are machined to incredible precision! They are easy to press in and install. And hey, they look pretty too!! Hopefully the long-term result is just as great and I expect so.

Upper control arm bushing (full set)

Excellent bushing, well-built, fits perfectly, and best of all, the annoying noise is gone. Now to test its durability; I hope it's good too. Glad to have bought it.

Squeak when they get wet

They lasted until we got cold, wet weather, then they started squeaking very loudly. Took them out and put standard ones in. They aren't sealed like oem ones are, no way to keep water and/or dirt out. Maybe OK if you live in California or a desert. They lasted six months until wet weather started. Asked for a refund.

Good improvement. No squeak.

This job is not that tough. Getting the old bushing out can be a challenge. If you have access to a vice it can be helpful. As an improvement to the project, you might want to consider repainting the control arm. And while you at it, how about replacing the ball joint, which I did not do.