Trailing Arms..

Well,

Between my dad, and I.. 4 hands... 4 punches, 1 slege hammer, 1 vice grip, 1 electricians plier, 1 needle nose plier, 1 standard hammer, and a wide array of assortment of wrneches, sockets, and an air rachet... they're off!

Next stop...
Painting
Eurethane bushings, and assembly!

http://trashedyouth.com/vette/vette_1-22-06/





I know I'm brave, but why the hell not!

-Louis

Looks like you've got half the battle won!

Did you tag the shims so you know how they go back? They're part of the rear wheel alignment.

Actually... We are cleaning up the arms now, and we put eurathane busings in with new sleeves. One of the wheel bearings I think its the passanger side is bad. It sounds like an old school big wheel with a plastic front wheel. So I got new kits, selas, races, bearings, etc... I got a shim kit for the spindles as well, and new brake shoes, and an e-brake kit. The sims for the amrs the rear-end alignment guys will replace them. I also got adjustable struts, and a 330# monospring.

Louis,

    You realize that there are special tools required to remove the old bearings, and set the preload on the new ones? You could experienece some major pre-mature bearing failure if this isn't set correctly or if the spindle is not in great shape? Check out other threads related to trailing arms and rear wheel bearing replacement.

I'm not trying to be a kill joy, but you should really consider this. A lot of folks farm this work out just due to the special tools and skills required for this job...

Good luck either way

Paul

Some intersting info on the rebuild dealers if anyone is interested. The dealer below was a former trailing arm supplier to some of the major corvette parts dealers. His business is currently transitioning from himself to his son. He does other work too. Located in Wi, he does differential rebuilds (quoted me $500 with new gears), restorations and specializes in trailing arms.

May be worth a look for anyone in need:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1965-1979-CORVETTE-TRAILING-A RMS-REBUILT-NEW-PAIR_W0QQitemZ4608871939QQcategoryZ34200QQss PageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Regards,

Luke