Took my '88 GL in for an alignment, and got the bad news: bad upper
control arm bushing on the driver's side.  I've ordered the parts, looks
simple enough; I have a grinder and can borrow a mig welder.  Any
gothchas on this job?  It looks fairly simple, like I don't even have to
mess with the big suspension spring.

Using this as an excuse to buy a shop press. :)

Other goodness; I got a set of 5 stock alloys with load c tires on them
from a local fellow Vanagon owner for a good price, including nuts and
bolts.  Getting used to the look.  Will need at least 2 new tires before
fall, any advice?  Would like to keep the stock 205 size or narrower,
and would prefer all season vs highway tire.

Thanks,
Gregory
(no opinion on camping)

Gregory Smith

Smith Design Studio
Small Building Company
Olympia, WA
360-239-0429
gregoryfsmith.com