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[Jake de Villiers]

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Friday we were totally stoked to receive more new inventory , we'll be posting pics this week. Thought we'd share some of the good news even without pics so here's some pf the list .
We told you guy we almost daily add new inventory on our website and we're stickin to it
These parts will go up on our website tomorrow
Count on the best easy on your check book prices as usual.

Electric window regulators Rt and Left sides
Electric window motors Rt and Left sides
Ignition tumblers w/keys
Black door handles w/ keys RT and Left sides
Rear brake wheel cyls and rear brake shoes
Front heater cores , ( all aluminum design with the baffle )
Coolant expansion tanks , caps and coolant level sensors ( will sell as a kit or separate if you don't need all those pieces )

Don't forget to sign up for the BMS news letter that is always choked full of yummy things including subscribers only discount coupons
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We have been getting a lot of calls recently from people looking for a complete Drivetrain Mount Kits. So, as an FYI to all who may need this product, We DO Have a Limited Supply In Stock!

https://burleymotorsports.net/product/trans-diff-mount-kit/

Winter is coming! Keep that rig on the road!
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Here is a secondary release of the BMS Newsletter. The time for the special newsletter-only coupons has expired, so they are not included. But sign up and you can take advantage of these for the next season!

Also, we are looking for ideas to write about in upcoming articles. So if anyone has a question, or an idea, or even an event to write up and get out to the Vanagon community, please drop us an email!

Enjoy the read!

Steering Rack: https://burleymotorsports.net/product/power-steering-rack/

Rotors: https://burleymotorsports.net/product/cross-drilled-slotted-rear-disc-brake-with-ceramic-brake-pads/

Clutch Master Cylinder with Hose: https://burleymotorsports.net/product/clutch-master-cylinder-with-hose/

Turn Signal Switch: https://burleymotorsports.net/product/turn-signal-switch/

Brake Master Cylinder with O-Ring and Switches: https://burleymotorsports.net/product/brake-master-cylinder-w-o-ring-seal-and-switches/

Left-Side Tail Light Lens: https://burleymotorsports.net/product/left-tail-light-lens/

Clutch Slave Cylinder: https://burleymotorsports.net/product/clutch-slave-cylinder/

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[Mellow Yellow 74]

Burley lower control arm and rear trailing arm bushings "neither squeak nor transmit road vibration" - this has not been my experience, at least when following the supplied greasing instructions.

The noise is not too bad in warm weather but they make a creaking noise over every little bump in cooler weather. This temperature effect with this material bushings seems to be acknowledged in the comment about being too hard to use for the radius rod bushings particularly in cold weather.

Also, the ride quality is noticeably harsher than standard bushings on concrete roads with frequent expansion joints. I have gone back to OEM style rubber bushes on the front and am planning to do the rears sometime soon.

I contacted Burley about this problem soon after installing them and he did reply but it wasn't much help (haven't had this problem before, must be something else etc).
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[Christopher Schimke]

Wow! I mean really, wow! There is a lot of false information in that "newsletter". This isn't my thread so I will not make any further comments, but I would implore anyone reading that to take it all with a grain of salt.
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[quote="Mellow Yellow 74"][quote="burleymotorsports"]I suppose we can't expect a happy response from the competition. I am sorry that you feel this way. I don't really go out of my way to upset you.

While BMS exerts every effort to provide excellent customer service , we admit that this is not always possible to have a favorable outcome.
Also:
I think we have established there are people that don't like the facts of our our tech article.
While we are disappointed that has happened , we also realize that there is nothing at this point we can do to change that.

However we do have literally thousands of satisfied customers who love their Burley parts and have commended us for our above and beyond customer service.

Now to something informative and to answer your questions. I will go a little more in detail than the now "controversial '' tech article that we wrote :

First of all it has been proven to me today that Urethane is not for everyone. Some people are super sensitive (ie the fairy tale about the princess and the pea) and that's ok with us but know that installing it will not make your van ride like a big fluffy couch.

There are many different compounds of urethane , the BMS blend is a proprietary formula.

Our particular compound is engineered and tested so it is not prone to flaking or splinting especially in the colder climates.

The lower control arm bushing is a pivot point the travels in a radial motion around a stainless steel sleeve axis.
There is no crushing / prying motion involved to speak of like the radius rod bushings experience (this is why we recommend using rubber oem bushings on the radius rods) therefore there is a zero failure rate of BMS LCA bushings even on the thrust area that you questioned.
The OEM rubber bushings do however have a failure rate in the area , especially on Syncro models.
The BMS bushing has a full width thrust area to make a nice contact patch against the subframe or on a 2wd the sheet metal crossbeam where the lower control arm pivot is located.
The OEM rubber bushing has a thin lip in this area , the rearward motion that the arm experiences during harsh braking conditions wears through this lip allowing the arm to rub on the subframe creating a metal to metal noisy situation. At the same time its eating up the frame of your van.
Hope that helps you understand a little more about urethane and its places to be used and not to be used.
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[82westyrabbit]

I have ordered bushings bushings from both BMS and Chris. I got great service from both. How to tune the suspension on a vehicle is personal preference. My van has all urethane bushings and I am happy with them. My old rubber bushings were worn out so I don’t have a apples to apples comparison. Just like parts from other vendors you will get mixed reviews. Without the dedication of BMS,Chris,gowesty and others it would be very difficult to keep our old vans on the road. I appreciate all there hardwork. John

[Multiman mv]

Burley, thank you for building a business that serves a relatively small group of people and serves us well. It is obvious that you’re dedicated to providing people with the highest quality parts possible and a lot of time, testing and research have gone into many of your products. There will always be someone out there that didn’t get the exact result they were epecting from a product that may or may not have been the right solution to their particular issue. Keep up the great work. Competition is the driving force for change and innovation. As 82westyrabbit said, we are lucky to have both Burley and t3 and the small handful of specialty companies dedicated to making our vans run better and longer. Thanks.

[Mellow Yellow 74]

So in the newsletter you say that the bushings are the correct durometer so they don't squeak or transmit road vibration, but then you said that they are firmer than others and not for people who are sensitive (presumably to squeaking and vibration?).

And the lower control arm bushing is a pivot point that travels in a radial motion with no crushing / prying motion to speak of, but then you speak of the thrust motion that the arm experiences during harsh braking conditions.

Thanks for helping me understand a little bit more about this.
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Wow. This has been an interesting week for us at BMS! Thank you to everyone who has called, emailed and ordered their way to support us...and our bushings! We have had a very good week, and we truly appreciate this awesome community of Vanagon owners.

These beasts are old and can be a tough road for many. (No pun intended.) But making the best parts I can possibly make, using untold errors and successes from over 40 years working and building and racing, is more than a job for me. It is a passion. I am proud of the quality I put out. And it makes me very happy to see how many people support what I do! Thank you!
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