Topic: T-Arm Removal??
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I just put on new trailing arms last weekend. It was pretty painless. New slotted shims make things easier. I used a 2x4 on the shock mount and whacked it with a small sledge, came right off and no damage to the threads.
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You can sit the TA on a floor jack to support the weight while you wiggle the bolt into position. Sawzall is in my Corvette tool book for removal. That and the longest metal-toothed carbide blades....
Check all of your brake lines and e-brake cables while the business is apart....now's an opportune time if they need updating!!
Good luck!!
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Also may want to replace any old bushings back there while it's apart... how about your U-joints? You will know more when you start getting into it... not a bad job if you have patience and there is lot's of help here and in the archives... oh yeah.. don't forget to paint it up pretty...
let us know of your progress...
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Thanks All!!
I should receive the TA's next Monday but will start early on the following Saturday. I will post on my local Vette forum (ACE) and try to make a Corvette Saturday out of it.
I'll post with results
I should receive the TA's next Monday but will start early on the following Saturday. I will post on my local Vette forum (ACE) and try to make a Corvette Saturday out of it.
I'll post with results
Let us know if you need any help. Good Luck!
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Finished!
All went good with no real problems. The Sawzall IS the C3 mechanic/restorer's best friend! Both bolts had to be cut out and on one side the shims took a few hours to chip, pound and pry out. Replaced with new shims, the same number that was there; did a long test drive today and all is good, no more vibrations! I cleaned everything up and did some painting while I was there. The U joints were all in good shape as was everything else.
Next project will be front end rebuild, you'll be hearing from me lol.
Thanks for the help all!
All went good with no real problems. The Sawzall IS the C3 mechanic/restorer's best friend!
Both bolts had to be cut out and on one side the shims took a few hours to chip, pound and pry out. Replaced with new shims, the same number that was there; did a long test drive today and all is good, no more vibrations! I cleaned everything up and did some painting while I was there. The U joints were all in good shape as was everything else.Next project will be front end rebuild, you'll be hearing from me lol.
Thanks for the help all!
I'm glad to hear it went well!!
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383 Stroker, Holley MPFI, MSD Ignition, BTO 700R4, VBP Street/Slalom, Hooker Sidepipes with JCL Spiral Baffles, Corbeau A4s w/ Shark Bar and Simpson 5-Points, 17" AR TTII's, Kumho MX's
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