67 Trailing Arm Question
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They are difficult to see in order to make an evaluation. If you are replacing the other bushings in the rear suspension, that means the spring is detached. Go the extra distance and separate the half shaft and the shock. This will give you enough freedom to check the movement of the trailing arm. I know some will say its extra work, but that is my thought. Consider having the rear spindle bearing rebuilt if you do not know the history prior to you owning the car. Others here on the CF may add to this. 
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They are difficult to see in order to make an evaluation. If you are replacing the other bushings in the rear suspension, that means the spring is detached. Go the extra distance and separate the half shaft and the shock. This will give you enough freedom to check the movement of the trailing arm. I know some will say its extra work, but that is my thought. Consider having the rear spindle bearing rebuilt if you do not know the history prior to you owning the car. Others here on the CF may add to this. Dennis
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Zip Corvette has them for 199 each unless I am missing something?
They want $399 PER SIDE for their rebuild service Bairs Charges $375 per side.
I recently rebuilt mine... and I did it as cheaply as possible. Borrowed the tools, USA/Timken bearings, New Spindles, bushings, bolts etc etc. If I could have paid somebody $400 for both quality job/parts included... It would be a no brainer.
You could spend $200 in tool costs alone doing it yourself.
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If you put just a tiny bit more info on your profile page, such as your general living location, we might be able too suggest a service close to you and help you save a few $$ on shipping. I did not do mine even having several years mechanical experience. Having said that, send them to Bair's. They send YOU a special box for shipping..you still pay shipping to and from, but you will get a very professional job that will last many years. We do have CF sponsors, VanSteel, and Zip do this service also. Your choice, time and money! Dennis
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Inspect the seams on the top, bottom and the box end for the spring mount for bulging between the welds from rust if so they should be replaced. If the arms are good have them rebuilt. The front bushing is usually in bad shape and you need a base line on the rear bearing grease if you are going to drive the car. Wheel bearings can not be replaced when you are on a trip, Very few shops including Chev. dealers have the tools or knowledge to do them on the road!!!
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I have rebuilt trailing arms myself in the past, when I had time available to do them. It is a complex and tedious procedure to do and get right. The more often/frequently you do them the better at it you will get and more eager you will be to do it again.
The last set I had done I sent to Van Steel, (hadn't rebuilt any in over 10 years) and I was not eager to re-learn on this particular car. They did a terrific job and also closely examined my arms for integrity. Structurally they were good, but cosmetically they didn't meet the standard I was looking for, so I replaced them.
Having one of the professional shops do them will bring peace of mind and should last a very long time.
Good luck... GUSTO
The last set I had done I sent to Van Steel, (hadn't rebuilt any in over 10 years) and I was not eager to re-learn on this particular car. They did a terrific job and also closely examined my arms for integrity. Structurally they were good, but cosmetically they didn't meet the standard I was looking for, so I replaced them.
Having one of the professional shops do them will bring peace of mind and should last a very long time.
Good luck... GUSTO
Last edited by GUSTO14; Aug 5, 2015 at 12:02 PM.