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spindle bearing removal

Posted: 3/26/06 7:39am Message 11 of 20
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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.

Hey Ray,

 

   Check out Tylers Parts - he deals through ebay. He has supplied all the major vendors for a while and now works for himself only. I got NEW powder coated arms with all the goodies for $800 and he'll buy your cores!! You can go cheaper if you will accept recon'd arms - he stands by his product and does awesome work.

He also mentioned that he will work on better pricing for the club if you mention you're from C3VR. Real nice guy too.

Here's one of the arms in the car:

Here's a link for a rebuilt pair (I'm almost sure he'll do better on the price):

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1965-1979-CORVETTE-TRAILING-A RMS-REBUILT-RIGHT-LEFT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ34200QQite mZ4623897542QQrdZ1

Good luck

Luke

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Posted: 4/8/06 1:49pm Message 12 of 20
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Hey Ray,

   Check out Tylers Parts - he deals through ebay. He has supplied all the major vendors for a while and now works for himself only. I got NEW powder coated arms with all the goodies for $800 and he'll buy your cores!! You can go cheaper if you will accept recon'd arms - he stands by his product and does awesome work.

He also mentioned that he will work on better pricing for the club if you mention you're from C3VR. Real nice guy too.

Here's one of the arms in the car:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1965-1979-CORVETTE-TRAILING-A RMS-REBUILT-RIGHT-LEFT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ34200QQite mZ4623897542QQrdZ1

Good luck

Luke

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Hey Luke... I was wondering what spec the bearings were set to.. I have read several posts with different opinions on the setting. Also I guess the price was for both sides. I'm considering replacing the complete trailing arm now vs the bearing assy...

Ray




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Posted: 4/8/06 5:45pm Message 13 of 20
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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.

They set to factory specs and gty the work!! Can't beat NEW trailing arms instead of reconditioned 25 to 35 year old repainted steel!! And you're correct - the price is for both. Driving with the new arms in now! Smooooth!!

Ask for Jim and tell him I referred you and that you're a member of c3vr. He'll hook you up! Nice guy too.

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Posted: 4/8/06 8:25pm Message 14 of 20
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Ask for Jim and tell him I referred you and that you're a member of c3vr. He'll hook you up! Nice guy too.

Luke (aka Paul)

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Thanks Luke... Looks like the ad say's the trailing arms rebuilt for $800 have some pitting... curious...were yours powder coated? Looks like he will credit $300 for my old ones..? Of couse that means $80 shipping them to him...

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Posted: 4/8/06 10:58pm Message 15 of 20
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  Its been a long time since I had my Bearings apart but the way we removed them was with a Cutting Torch. It might sound a Bit Brutal but if the Bearing is Frozen in there Your going to destroy the Axel no matter How You Press it out. ( I learned this the Hard way at a Dealer once) If Your good with a Torch You can Cut the Bearing and not Hurt anything else. Thought I'd pass it along. Richard....


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Posted: 4/9/06 5:48pm Message 16 of 20
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Posted: 4/9/06 7:39pm Message 17 of 20
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Go it Luke.. sent you one back... I also sent Jim (Tylersparts) a e-mail... as I will be getting ready to do this soon... need to be ready for PF if I am able...

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Posted: 4/10/06 4:26am Message 18 of 20
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HOWELL, 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.
I can give you all kinds of advice here. This was my second pair I've done (different cars) and some things make it easier!!


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Posted: 4/22/06 7:12pm Message 19 of 20
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Vette(s): 73 Conv, Blue-Green/White Top - 454, M21 - Dark Saddle Leather, Power Windows, A/C, Tilt/Tele, AM/FM St. (orig. and sounds like it too).#2 -- 2007 Coupe,3 LT package, Z51 option, Victory Red, Ebony Int. Clear Top.

Luke and everyone .... thanks for the info last week... I have the bearing assemblies out, and it was not a difficult job at all. The driver side is shot... ground up metal parts coming out. Pass seems OK but will replace it also... I see what you mean about removing the trailing arms... they don't look bad at all, and I haven't decided if I will replace them. I will call Jim Monday about the bearing assemblies, as he said he can work either way... 

New brake lines and universal joints to replace too..

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Posted: 4/28/06 3:15pm Message 20 of 20
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  Lumberjack, the specs for endplay on the spindle assembly is .002-.008, this is super-crucial.  Also when reassembling the torque spec on the castle nut on the spindle is 100 ft./lbs., if you do it yourself, e-mail me a s I rebuild t-arms here in WI. for fun, cause I did mine 5 years ago and have all of the special tools, and a shop with a hoist.  Regards-Flandy


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