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Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.

Posted: 2/23/23 11:51am Message 41 of 51
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Vette(s): 1972 LT-1 convertible with factory air. 2017 Black Rose Grand Sport convertible.

Hey Elvis, minor point, they are called trailing arms, not trailer arms. 😉

Hope you get the bushings in with no problem.  👍




   

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Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.

Posted: 2/23/23 12:29pm Message 42 of 51
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BTW:  Just to be clear, did you get the rubber OEM-type bushings, or the poly ones?

 




 

Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.

Posted: 2/23/23 7:59pm Message 43 of 51
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Not the poly. I called Paragon tech, and they helped out. My new bushings are rubber, but might go with your guys Energy suspension.  I found out I didn't totally remove whole bushing. The metal sleeve has to also come , which looks as rusty as every other part. Don't want to damage trailing arm so might just bite the bullet and go with your guys advice on Energy suspension.  Do you use the standard bolt that goes through the bushing  or something different.  Thanks  for clarifying the trailing arm  verbal,  much appreciated.  




Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.

Posted: 2/23/23 8:00pm Message 44 of 51
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Not the poly. I called Paragon tech, and they helped out. My new bushings are rubber, but might go with your guys Energy suspension.  I found out I didn't totally remove whole bushing. The metal sleeve has to also come , which looks as rusty as every other part. Don't want to damage trailing arm so might just bite the bullet and go with your guys advice on Energy suspension.  Do you use the standard bolt that goes through the bushing  or something different.  Thanks  for clarifying the trailing arm  verbal,  much appreciated.  




Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.

Posted: 2/24/23 5:50am Message 45 of 51
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Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.

If the trailing arm bolt has never been removed, the original bolt is best. It is tapered to an extent, the correct length and strength. Also has the cotter key hole for the castelated nut. F.Y.I. They are a Real Bear to get back in. Suggestions for reassembly can be given later. If the outer sleeve is in good condition, it does not need to be removed. Just insert the bushing and inner sleeve.




Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.

Posted: 2/24/23 6:30am Message 46 of 51
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Yes the outer sleeve is good. I have new bolt that came with rubber bushing kit . Seen video on installing bolt using dental floss . Anything special about installing Energy suspension bushings.  Thanks 




Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.

Posted: 2/24/23 6:52am Message 47 of 51
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Have had any experience with removing outer sleeve, I haven't given up on the rubber bushings just yet. Thanks 




Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.

Posted: 2/24/23 7:55am Message 48 of 51
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I have not needed to remove the outer sleeve, so no experience there. I used a wire and fishing line on my bolt. If you use Energy product, use the supplied grease. 




Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.

Posted: 2/24/23 8:29am Message 49 of 51
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Thanks for help. 👍




Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.

Posted: 2/24/23 8:57am Message 50 of 51
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Any time. We're ALL here to help one another. See ya at the next gathering. 




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