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Old Sep 22, 2023 | 11:14 PM
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Does anybody have this tool that they would be willing to rent to me? $85 seems a steep price for something I hope to only use once in my lifetime!


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Old Sep 23, 2023 | 05:37 PM
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You may want to contact your local NCRS chapter and see if they have one you can borrow.

The local chapter I belong to keeps/owns a full set of the tools needed to completely rebuild a C2 trailing arm as well as the front spindle. That includes the tool you have pictured above.
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That tool sucks. I have the original GM tool. If you are near Los Angeles, I will would be happy to crimp and flare them for you.

Sorry, I don’t loan tools anymore….
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That tool sucks. I have the original GM tool. If you are near Los Angeles, I will would be happy to crimp and flare them for you.

Sorry, I don’t loan tools anymore….
Sorry you had a bad experience loaning/renting tools. If I am headed your way, I may look you up - it’s getting that dire!

Out of curiosity, what does the GM part look like?
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...+bushing+boyan

Here is my write up that shows the GM tool.
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Bryan, since you have the tool you might set up a service fee so we could send the arms to you for repair knowing a fair cost and proper installation. Not a business but a member helping members for an agreed donation fee? Your time and effort plus the proper tool is worth it.
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