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Trailing Arm Finally Done (5/15)
6/21/08 5:44pm

82delight
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82 dark red

Joined: 8/9/2005
Posts: 66

Sorry for the bad link. Try this:

http://www.vetterx.com/

That should take you to his home page.

Steve

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Trailing Arm Finally Done (6/15)
6/23/08 6:59pm

fedexbicman76
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HARROD, OH - USA

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1976 - L-48 Auto, A/C, AM/FM, Power Windows, Tilt Telescopic Wheel, Factory Aluminum Wheels, Inferno Red Matalic Custom paint with Black Leather Interior.

Joined: 7/25/2003
Posts: 335

Stephen, Glad to hear your T/A's went well. I will be doing the same soon. On the steering play, like Ken said, check and adjust the steering box and look seriously at replacing your RAG gear. Those two took care of almost all of the play in my wheel. Good luck sir.

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Trailing Arm Finally Done (7/15)
7/12/08 11:13am

sgm2004
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Falls Church, VA - USA

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1975, 4 speed, L48, NOW Silver mist, Oxblood inside 2003 50th Av Torch RED little brother to 75

Joined: 3/22/2006
Posts: 232

Stephen, I'm getting ready to remove my T/A's any vette advise or information on removing the bolts? Any information would be great. Thanks

sgm2004 AKA Guy

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Trailing Arm Finally Done (8/15)
7/13/08 4:36pm

82delight
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Guy, I had no trouble removing my bolts. It looks more difficult than it really is. Installing new bolts is only slightly tougher than removing the old ones. You just need good tools, adequate light, and the right position to see inside the area.

I have had a ticking noise in my TA ever since I installed it. I think it's in my parking brake, like a spring touching a flange bolt head. Don't know what I'm going to do yet. Have to patch an exhaust leak and get a state inspection before I do anything else.

Steve

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Trailing Arm Finally Done (9/15)
7/13/08 8:14pm

Steve, well I'm at that point where they need to come out next. Looked them over a few minutes ago. They look tough though how were you able to get back inside to the bolt head? I think I will just cut them out with a hack saw (electric if I can find one to rent). Am I going in the wrong direction? Tried some different wrenches too a 3/4 will go on but will not grab right on the nut? Thanks for the info will keep you updated.

Guy

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Trailing Arm Finally Done (10/15)
7/13/08 8:32pm

lukesvette

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HOWELL, NJ - USA

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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.

Joined: 5/18/2004
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Guy,

IMHO - I would venture to say that over 80% of the C3 community that have removed/replaced their trailing arms did so using a Sawzall to slice the bolt on either side of the trailing arm (including yours truly). More often than not, coaxing the nuts off while maintaining a firm hold on the bolt on the interior side of the chassis is a great feat unless the body is off...

Good luck either way!

Paul

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Trailing Arm Finally Done (11/15)
7/13/08 9:02pm

Paul, your right I guess everyone goes through this part at one time or another. The reason I'm changing them out is the differential leaks and one of the output shafts pulled out of the case. So lets do everything while we are there, OH well. Thanks

Guy

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Trailing Arm Finally Done (12/15)
7/15/08 7:27am

Paul got them cut only took 4 blades so I'm on a roll again. Guess I can join the 80% club now LOL. Thanks

Guy

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Trailing Arm Finally Done (13/15)
7/15/08 9:14pm

lukesvette

Glad it worked out for you Guy!! Good long blades make a heck of a difference when doing TAs!!

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Trailing Arm Finally Done (14/15)
7/16/08 6:56pm

Paul 1st ones off going for number 2. Then driff hope to have them at ZIPS Saturday, thanks.

Guy

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Trailing Arm Finally Done (15/15)
7/19/08 12:03am

wdwrkr4
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Loveland, CO - USA

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Red 1980 L48 TH350 Automatic, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Hooker Headers Sidepipes. Doeskin Cloth Interior, Collector's Edition Lifting Rear Hatch.

Joined: 9/30/2007
Posts: 28

I got control valve, slave cylinder and new ps hoses from Malcolm. Fast delivery and mounted up just great. Unfortunately it did not take the play out of my steering as I too had hoped. But, I know that I've got a new c. valve, hoses and slave cylinder!

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