Trailing Arm Cups
Aug 28, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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Trailing Arm Cups
Where can I buy these "cups" for the trailing arms...I need two of them because they are falling out.
Aug 28, 2007 | 11:31 PM
Racer
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Major Vendors have them
leaf spring cushion retainer(s). They are about 2 bucks each.
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stinger12
Where can I buy these "cups" for the trailing arms...I need two of them because they are falling out.
Aug 29, 2007 | 12:47 PM
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Buy four. The other two are as old as the pair you're wanting to replace. Got new spring cushions?
Aug 29, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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Got them in stock, give me a ring.
Sep 2, 2007 | 08:15 AM
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How do I install these? Is there some sort of special flaring tool?
Sep 2, 2007 | 11:51 AM
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I have a piece of steel I turned a 45* taper on to start them then flat with a ball peen.
Sep 2, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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Sep 2, 2007 | 02:27 PM
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What is the diameter of the steel bar which you tapered the end on by 45*?
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Trailing Arm Cups
