Topic: trailing arm shims
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I'm getting ready to install my trailing arms, I'd like to use the slotted shims to make it easier for the alignment shop to adjust, but I don't have a hole for a cotter pin in my '69. Can I use these shims or will they fall out?
Thanks,
Matt
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Unless there is some way to keep the shims in place they will eventually work their way out.
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I'm getting ready to install my trailing arms, I'd like to use the slotted shims to make it easier for the alignment shop to adjust, but I don't have a hole for a cotter pin in my '69. Can I use these shims or will they fall out?
Thanks,
Matt
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you should have a hole for a cotter pin..
Thanks Ben, I found 'em, they were packed pull of dirt and grease.
Matt
Just drill a little hole for the long cotter pin. It will make your alignment a lot cheaper. I had a customer get charged $600 for an alignment b/c they had to keep pulling the t-arm bolt out just to add some shims.
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