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.

Ensemble complet de bagues de bras de commande supérieur Gowesty

Name: Bague de bras de commande supérieure GoWesty (ensemble complet)
SKU: GVW-251-407-077-KIT
Price: 193.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Bague de bras de commande supérieure GoWesty (ensemble complet)

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

$193.00

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Ce seront les dernières bagues de bras de suspension supérieur (UCA) que vous achèterez ! Les bagues sont fabriquées en acier inoxydable résistant à la corrosion, et les bagues sont composées à 100 % de Delrin AF, un Delrin ultra-résistant associé au PTFE ultra-glissant (sans uréthane). Nous avons soumis un seul jeu de ces bagues à plusieurs courses NORRA 1000. Après chaque course, nous les démontons pour les inspecter et elles continuent d'avoir l'air pratiquement neuves — alors nous continuons simplement à les utiliser !

Ce kit de bagues est installé complètement à sec et, dans la plupart des cas, ne fait jamais de bruit. Dans certains cas, si la température et l'humidité sont idéales, elles peuvent faire un peu de bruit qui disparaît généralement rapidement — mais ne cause aucune usure ni aucun autre problème. Si nécessaire, vous pouvez les vaporiser avec un lubrifiant sec pénétrant au PTFE du commerce qui augmentera le PTFE déjà présent dans le matériau de la bague en Delrin AF. Cela se fait uniquement à l'extérieur et ne nécessite aucun démontage.

S'assurer que vos UCA s'ajustent comme ils le devraient est très important pour que ce système fonctionne correctement. Veuillez lire notre article sur ce sujet pour une explication complète.

Cette conception GW élimine également la nécessité d'ajouter un point de soudure lors de l'installation sur une 2WD — maintenant ça, c'est de la réflexion en amont ! Nous recommandons vivement celles-ci plutôt que les bagues de bras de suspension supérieur de marque Meyle, que nous proposons également. Faites-le bien dès la première fois, et n'y pensez plus jamais ! Et croyez-nous : quand ce grincement disparaîtra pour de bon, vous serez vraiment un campeur heureux.

Vous voulez en savoir plus ? Lisez notre article sur les bagues de bras de suspension supérieur.

5 stars: 7 (70%)
4 stars: 2 (20%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 1 (10%)

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.