Topic: trailing arms
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Lifetime MemberHot Springs, AR - USA
Joined: 4/24/2004
Posts: 3236
Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
[QUOTE=81zoomzoom] I did mine To change out old rubber bushings. Didn't think any about the fiberglass spring,undid the bolt tryed to remove the washer with my hand. It came off and threw my hand on the ground so hard it bounced off the ground OUCH MF-ER
I didn't brake any bones thank GOD. Just putin it out there that spring has teeth. [/QUOTE]
I didn't brake any bones thank GOD. Just putin it out there that spring has teeth. [/QUOTE]
which is why you remove the spring first and brace it with a jack
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Lifetime MemberHot Springs, AR - USA
Joined: 4/24/2004
Posts: 3236
Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
just please do yourself nad next owner a favor and use stainless shims and trailing arm bolt.
I had to remove mine with a recip saw and cutting torch.
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