Photos of VanSteel offset trailing arms (before and after)
#1
Melting Slicks
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Photos of VanSteel offset trailing arms (before and after)
I am finally getting around to installing these. :)
I figured that I'd post a few photos before I did.
A couple of photos of the old bent and rusted arms and then a few of the new ones. :D:D:D
I'll post some more photos as I get everything together. :)
(Where is that big sh** eating grin smilie? :D:D)
[Modified by phoenix, 7:25 PM 1/23/2003]
I figured that I'd post a few photos before I did.
A couple of photos of the old bent and rusted arms and then a few of the new ones. :D:D:D
I'll post some more photos as I get everything together. :)
(Where is that big sh** eating grin smilie? :D:D)
[Modified by phoenix, 7:25 PM 1/23/2003]
#4
Melting Slicks
Re: Photos of VanSteel offset trailing arms (phoenix)
phoenix,
My Van Steel rebuilt trailing arms are not offset but they look just as nice. :cheers:
The old ones I sent them looked like your BEFORE pictures. Its like Christmas when the big brown truck arrives!
My Van Steel rebuilt trailing arms are not offset but they look just as nice. :cheers:
The old ones I sent them looked like your BEFORE pictures. Its like Christmas when the big brown truck arrives!
#5
Team Owner
Re: Photos of VanSteel offset trailing arms (phoenix)
They look just like mine :D :D :D
:cheers:
Olivier
:cheers:
Olivier
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Re: Photos of VanSteel offset trailing arms (phoenix)
Those pics bring back memories of last September.
Good luck :cheers:
Good luck :cheers:
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Re: Photos of VanSteel offset trailing arms (smokin75-427)
id like to do these when i get arround to the suspension. let us know how they work for you. :cheers:
#12
Re: Photos of VanSteel offset trailing arms (phoenix)
Looks :cool: hope they'll :steering: well
#13
Le Mans Master
Re: Photos of VanSteel offset trailing arms (phoenix)
Very cool, they look nice. I've been considering switching to offset t-arms to gain more tire clearance in the back. keep the pictures comming.
#14
Melting Slicks
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Re: Photos of VanSteel offset trailing arms (burners)
Thanks guys.
Realistically, anything will be better than my old t arms and bearings. The driver's side T-arm was actually bent about 15 degrees. This made it impossible to align and the left wheel was about an inch forward of the right.
:(
Now for a question. I bolted on the left t-arm last night (PITA because of the weight and sharp edges), but the leaf spring bolt hole doesn't align with the bolt when in the T-arm. I tried jacking the spring up until it was almost flat (the entire weight of the car was on the spring) and it still seems like the spring either needs to move forward about a centimeter, or more likely the spring needs to be taken apart and realigned. It is a newer steel 9 leaf with most of it's life left, but there may be a slight angle to the position of each leaf on the spring. Could this be my problem?
Anyone have any recommendations?
Should I loosely bolt the spring to the diff and then get the spring attached to the trailing arms and then tighten the spring to diff bolts? Would that allow it to shift? (It's against the ridge on the diff cover so there isn't much room)
Any comments appreciated.
Thanks. :)
Realistically, anything will be better than my old t arms and bearings. The driver's side T-arm was actually bent about 15 degrees. This made it impossible to align and the left wheel was about an inch forward of the right.
:(
Now for a question. I bolted on the left t-arm last night (PITA because of the weight and sharp edges), but the leaf spring bolt hole doesn't align with the bolt when in the T-arm. I tried jacking the spring up until it was almost flat (the entire weight of the car was on the spring) and it still seems like the spring either needs to move forward about a centimeter, or more likely the spring needs to be taken apart and realigned. It is a newer steel 9 leaf with most of it's life left, but there may be a slight angle to the position of each leaf on the spring. Could this be my problem?
Anyone have any recommendations?
Should I loosely bolt the spring to the diff and then get the spring attached to the trailing arms and then tighten the spring to diff bolts? Would that allow it to shift? (It's against the ridge on the diff cover so there isn't much room)
Any comments appreciated.
Thanks. :)
#16
Melting Slicks
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Re: Photos of VanSteel offset trailing arms (tshort)
I needed both new trailing arms, one spindle and bearing. They were able to rebuild one spindle and bearing, my rotors were turned and aligned with the spindle/bearing, I also had newer SS parking brake hardware that they planed and reused.
The total cost with shipping was $1131 to a local CF member's shop. He gets a discount from them.
I am very happy with the appearance of them. The T-arms are built much better than the tubular stock ones.
The total cost with shipping was $1131 to a local CF member's shop. He gets a discount from them.
I am very happy with the appearance of them. The T-arms are built much better than the tubular stock ones.
#17
Le Mans Master
Re: Photos of VanSteel offset trailing arms (phoenix)
Now for a question. I bolted on the left t-arm last night (PITA because of the weight and sharp edges), but the leaf spring bolt hole doesn't align with the bolt when in the T-arm. I tried jacking the spring up until it was almost flat (the entire weight of the car was on the spring) and it still seems like the spring either needs to move forward about a centimeter, or more likely the spring needs to be taken apart and realigned. It is a newer steel 9 leaf with most of it's life left, but there may be a slight angle to the position of each leaf on the spring. Could this be my problem?
Anyone have any recommendations?
Should I loosely bolt the spring to the diff and then get the spring attached to the trailing arms and then tighten the spring to diff bolts? Would that allow it to shift? (It's against the ridge on the diff cover so there isn't much room)
Any comments appreciated.
Thanks. :)
Anyone have any recommendations?
Should I loosely bolt the spring to the diff and then get the spring attached to the trailing arms and then tighten the spring to diff bolts? Would that allow it to shift? (It's against the ridge on the diff cover so there isn't much room)
Any comments appreciated.
Thanks. :)
Also, please be careful compressing your spring with just a jack . . . Scary what would happen if that let go when you were working down there.
#18
Burning Brakes
Re: Photos of VanSteel offset trailing arms (phoenix)
When installed a new rear spring in my car, I also had the problem of the holes at the ends of the springs not lining up with the holes in the trailing arms. I loosened the bolt holding the spring leaves together, aligned the bolt holes, installed the bolts and then retightened the spring bolt holding the leaves. I don't remember if I took the spring back down once it was realigned or whether that little bolt tightened up with the spring installed. Either way, that's how I did it. Hopefully, it works for you.
#19
Melting Slicks
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Re: Photos of VanSteel offset trailing arms (BB68Vett)
Thanks... I'll give that a try.
I have a couple of "C" clamps that I use to prevent any problems, but I agree... could be very scary if it slipped.
:)
I have a couple of "C" clamps that I use to prevent any problems, but I agree... could be very scary if it slipped.
:)
#20
Le Mans Master
Re: Photos of VanSteel offset trailing arms (phoenix)
Looks very familiar - I was doing the same thing this time last year - I had no alignment issues with the spring hole so I cant help you there. - it will mean day an night for handling and stability though - you will love them.
[Modified by fauxrs, 7:40 AM 1/24/2003]
[Modified by fauxrs, 7:40 AM 1/24/2003]