Replacement VBP Parts

gkz · #1 12-14-2018, 01:49 AM

My VBP rear strut bushings decomposed. Makes me wonder if upper and lower A arm bushings aren't far behind. Anybody know if the VBP box type upper and lower (as in transverse spring) A arms take the stock bushings or are they proprietary?

Sam Cogley · #2 12-14-2018, 07:30 PM

I don't know, but the last time I dealt with VBP's customer support about an odd request (getting rebuild parts for an early dual-mount rear spring), they were exceptionally helpful.

BBShark · #3 12-14-2018, 10:11 PM

Even if they aren't the same, they probably decompose at the same rate. So still a concern. I've had mine for 10 years with no problems. How old are they?

They are really helpful when you call them. Maybe they will replace them.

denpo · #4 12-14-2018, 10:17 PM

I think the question is missing "now that they're no more" at the end.

BBShark · #5 12-15-2018, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by denpo

I think the question is missing "now that they're no more" at the end.

Makes you wonder if the others aren't far behind? The end of an era.

redvetracr · #6 12-21-2018, 12:35 PM

It appears this is what happens when the second generation takes over, if it was me I would pick up the telephone and call Paul Lesinsky at VanSteel and ask him for a source for replacement bushings, (If I remember correctly Paul was the business manager at VBP before the son took it over)

Sam Cogley · #7 12-21-2018, 09:46 PM

Well, shit. I hadn't heard that. A shame, they made good stuff.

BBShark · #8 12-22-2018, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by redvetracr

It appears this is what happens when the second generation takes over, if it was me I would pick up the telephone and call Paul Lesinsky at VanSteel and ask him for a source for replacement bushings, (If I remember correctly Paul was the business manager at VBP before the son took it over)

I don't know how many times I've seen this. Father builds business and son tears it down.