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Re: Rear end problem

Posted: 9/20/23 11:03am Message 11 of 16
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Not knowing where Bairs was I had concerns about shipping costs so I goggled them and they are only a 2 hour drive from my house in Cleveland Oh.  So I figure that I will drive my trailing arms and half shafts to them and have it all reconditioned cause I hate doing things twice. 😅




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Re: Rear end problem

Posted: 9/20/23 2:37pm Message 12 of 16
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Vette(s): '73 L48 Coupe, 383, M20, A/C, Electric Windows. Matterhorn White Jet-Glo w/ Dark Blue interior. Rochester, Edelbrock, Blackjack Ceramics, Borlas w/ 2.5" mandrel X over, Cooper Cobras on both OEM Steel and Aluminum Wheels.

DRose,

Would be a good time in looking into why that U-joint failed, because you have three more back there that can give up the ghost as well (and take out whatever they can reach with it). I replaced all 4, just because the PO had already bought them and never got to it before I bought the project. Spicer brand U-joints was what they were, IIRC. 

Steve



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Re: Rear end problem

Posted: 9/21/23 1:07pm Message 13 of 16
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Drose said:

Not knowing where Bairs was I had concerns about shipping costs so I goggled them and they are only a 2 hour drive from my house in Cleveland Oh.  So I figure that I will drive my trailing arms and half shafts to them and have it all reconditioned cause I hate doing things twice. 😅


Interested in what you are going to have done with the trailing arms and half shafts over there. I knew they were in PA, but didn't know they did re-builds. That makes them only 3 hours away from me.



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Re: Rear end problem

Posted: 9/21/23 1:19pm Message 14 of 16
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I agree and I am going to replace all four u-joints and have them install the locks on the u-joint bolts.  It appears I lost a bolt on one of the U-joints and then it came apart and just tore apart my shock on that side, some fiberglass in the storage pocket and took some metal off the trailing arm. Actually a lot of damage.




Re: Rear end problem

Posted: 9/21/23 1:35pm Message 15 of 16
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If you have not already you should go to there webb site and see what they offer.  I am going to have them recondition my trailing arms. They give you a whole list of what they do and you should read it, its impressive.  You have to figure they have all the parts and knowledge to rebuild the entire car and in my case the best prices for what I need done.  They also give you a number to call and you can discuss your problem with a knowledable person who knows all about Corvettes, extremely helpful, you couldn't ask for more.

I am also going to have them look at my half shafts and I will replace all four u-joints, in addition I will actually have a functioning parking brake because of rebuilding my trailing arms.

No shipping because they are so close and look at all the fun I am going to have.  LOL




Re: Rear end problem

Posted: 9/21/23 5:09pm Message 16 of 16
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Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.

Just as a F.Y.I. to all who may be interested, Bairs is the place to go for Expert rebuilding of any mechanical problem. They are CORVETTE PEOPLE.  They only work on Corvettes. Take a ride to their facility and lay eyes on the business. An exceptional customer relations mentality. Last time I was there, it was "Nothing but Corvettes". 




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