Why should I choose the GoWesty Lower Control Arm Bushing Kit?

Our Lower Control Arm bushing kit is designed differently, using polyurethane specifically as a mounting material, which is what it's good at. Other kits often use it as a bushing material, which leads to squeaking and premature wear. Our design incorporates PTFE ("Teflon") sleeves and stainless steel sleeves for a low-friction surface, and nylon thrust washers for added protection. The result? A completely maintenance-free system that outlasts the competition. No grease is ever required!

Will these bushings squeak?

Absolutely not! Because the urethane slides against a Teflon sleeve and stainless steel sleeve, and we use protective nylon washers, there's no contact that would cause the annoying squeaks you often get with other polyurethane bushings. Our system is designed to provide a smooth, silent ride.

What's included in the kit, and will I need any special tools for installation?

The kit comes with everything you need for both Lower Control Arms: four polyurethane mounts (two pairs), two Teflon sleeves, two stainless steel sleeves, and four nylon thrust washers. We also provide complete installation instructions. You probably already have the only other thing you'll need; silicon spray will make install easier!

GoWesty Lower Control Arm Bushing Kit (For 2 Arms)

Name: GoWesty Lower Control Arm Bushing Kit (For 2 Arms)
SKU: GVW-251-407-183
Price: 80.0 USD
Availability: InStock

GoWesty Lower Control Arm Bushing Kit (For 2 Arms)

Product:	GVW-251-407-183
Works With:	1980-1991
Manufacturer:	GoWesty
Availability:	Good Stock
Wrench Rating:	Requires some hand & power tools and minimal mechanical knowledge.

$80.00

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This GoWesty-designed Lower Control Arm Bushing Kit (LCA) is a complete system engineered specifically for the particular needs of the Vanagon front suspension. It is superior to other basic polyurethane bushing kits sold elsewhere.

Our design allows urethane to do what it does best - act as the mounting material only.* So that the urethane can slide without any lube, we use a PTFE ("Teflon") sleeve between it and a stainless steel sleeve that is bolted solid to the body. The PTFE and stainless steel provide a low-friction contact surface, and the polyurethane provides the flex needed for suspension articulation and vibration isolation. Between the urethane and the body on each end, we add a very tough nylon thrust washer to protect the relatively soft urethane where it would otherwise contact the body and wear out rapidly, like regular urethane LCA "bushings" do. The result is a completely maintenance-free bushing/mount system that outlasts anything else on the market. No grease required! These bushings won't squeak like other aftermarket polyurethane bushing options.

Kit includes:
• (4) Polyurethane mounts (two pairs)
• (2) Teflon sleeves
• (2) Stainless steel sleeves
• (4) Nylon thrust washers
• Complete installation instructions

Fits: All 1980-91 Vanagon models, including 4WD Syncro

*Urethane is great mount material, but a horrible bushing material. This is because it has a relatively high coefficient of friction and requires some sort of lubrication, typically have grease to keep it from groaning horribly. If you don't keep it lubed, it will groan and wear out rapidly. The typical urethane suspension bushings available for cheap just don't work, period. Don't get fooled into thinking the GoWesty bushings are just another urethane bushing. What we offer is way more than that!

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Lower Control Arm Bushing Kit

Based on the design and build quality, I have no doubt these bushings will do the job a much better job than the stock VW bushings. Looking forward to see how the van performs over the long hall with these.

Trick for removal

A little heads up, to get the old unit out, we ended up drilling a series of holes in the rubber then just pounded out the remaining unit. Worked for us. Good luck. For me, no squeaks, seems like a nicer ride.