Trailing Arm Bushings

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Dec 6, 2007 | 12:49 PM

JimT

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Trailing Arm Bushings

Can anyone recommend a shop in the Atlanta area who can press on trailing arm bushings for my '72 Stingray? I've checked with NAPA (three locations), two machine shops and a restoration shop to no avail. Something about needing a special tool to press the sleeves. Any help would be appreciated.

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Dec 6, 2007 | 01:08 PM

rexx78

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There is a special tool required, look on the vendor sites. Think about using poly bushings, they don't need the flaring tool.

Dec 6, 2007 | 03:48 PM

markdtn

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Originally Posted by rexx78

There is a special tool required, look on the vendor sites. Think about using poly bushings, they don't need the flaring tool.

Yep, exactly.

Dec 6, 2007 | 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rexx78

There is a special tool required, look on the vendor sites. Think about using poly bushings, they don't need the flaring tool.

That's one place where you probably don't want to use poly, it binds. I hate rubber, so I installed spherical bearings.

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