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Old 12-14-2018, 01:49 AM
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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?
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Old 12-14-2018, 07:30 PM
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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.
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Old 12-14-2018, 10:11 PM
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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.
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Old 12-14-2018, 10:17 PM
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I think the question is missing "now that they're no more" at the end.
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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.
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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)
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Well, shit. I hadn't heard that. A shame, they made good stuff.
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Old 12-22-2018, 10:56 AM
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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.
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