I am replacing my first set of rear wheel bearings. It has been some years since I have had to deal with replacing, repacking, adjusting and dealing with, in any way, tapered roller bearings like in years past. I always like to do my own work, but if I have it done at a dealership or a repair shop it will cost hundreds probably, considering the cost of labor. Is it a better investment to just buy a new trailing arm/wheel bearing assembly complete and just bolt it in? My second question is: my current '82 trailing arms look to be original equipment, Eckler's sells the arm with a 3-5 year warranty, just how long do they last or should they last before they need to be rebuilt or replaced.

I purchased a new set from VanSteel. A complete T/A assembly. After 25 years there is a lot of wear and stress issues to consider. My opinion is to replace the entire unit and be secure in the knowledge that the T/A is one less part to worry about on the road.

I got mine complete... rotors, stainless brakes etc from BAIR.. I've been pleased so far... going on 2 yrs now... 2 cruzn2007-11-17 13:33:59

 I want to thank everyone for their input to my wheel bearing repair needs. I'm a day and a half into it and I cannot get the spindle out of the assembly. I guess it is seized from heat because the inner bearings are somewhat destroyed. I've had to disconnect or remove everything except the T/A. I had to remove the emergency brake pads the hard way. So far only one broken spring. Next time I'm going for the entire assembly and save some time and cursing.

give tylers parts a call at 608-365-0911 or go to ebay and search for item 1965-1982 CORVETTE TRAILING ARM REBUILD
PROFESSIONAL TRAILING ARM REBUILDING SERVICE SINCE 1973 Item number: 270188224043 for $250.00 each plus shipping to and from Wisconson. I take it you have them both out now. Do yourself a favor and a whole lot of less stress. Send them puppys off to him.Take the rotors off to save weight. You will need several tools and extras to do the job anyhow. He does excellent work.custom762007-11-18 23:32:25

Thanks '76, that's the best deal yet! I kills me to have my car sitting on blocks. I don't see anything wrong with my trailing arms except dirt and I have the left one completely disassembled.

Terntes... I put a t/a in my press last month and ruined a spindle and bent the trailing arm body,just trying to remove spindle! I took the advise found on this website,bought a spindle knocker,hit it hard 5 times and spindle popped right out...no damage anywhere.Lesson learned.

mikeee