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Thanks for the welcome. I have a 73 454 manual with rear trailing arm probs. How do I get to the retaining bolt on the chasis to replace the bushes? Any advice greatly apprecited!
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Send PMHOWELL, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
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LukesVette 2009-09-11 08:55:17
Trailing arm retaining bolts are usually seized from all the miles and exposure to the elements. Most of us that have removed them have used a saws all with extra long carbide blades. Did mine that way. 
As a suggestion, If you're going to go through the trouble to pull them out, have them rebuilt with new bearings and ebrakes. No need to pull the rear suspension apart twice.
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Welcome to the C3VR family, blue454. 
Always room for another BLUE Vette!!
The difference between men and boys is the cost of their toys!!
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Welcome to the site! 
As Larry said, it's always nice to have another blue Corvette around!
As Larry said, it's always nice to have another blue Corvette around!Try asking your question in one of the maintenance forums and you should get plenty of responses.
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Thanks for the welcome! Love your vette. Only had this one for 12mths, shipped over from states to middle east to have some fun while I'm out here. I have to say I like your a/c!
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Beautiful car! Thanks for the advice, is it worth modifying the suspension with a kit, if so , any thoughts?
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Vette(s): 1978 metalic
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[QUOTE=blue454] is it worth modifying the suspension with a kit, if so , any thoughts?[/QUOTE]
If you're not concerned about numbers matching and like that and are refering to the rear suspension, the popular choice is an upgrade to the composit spring. For the front suspension you can upgrade to eliminate the coil springs and replace with a single transverse mounted composit spring (just like the rear) like the newer vettes use but with full height and stiffness adjustments. And don't forget about rack and pinion steering if you really like to put the miles on it. I ,for one , have done all those changes and love it.
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