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Old Sep 6, 2019 | 04:24 PM
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Hello all. In search of rebuilders for 1970 trailing arms. All help appreciated! I have been "out of the loop" for a time...

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Old Sep 6, 2019 | 04:33 PM
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I used Bair's to rebuild mine. First class job. They send you a special box to ship them in.

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Old Sep 6, 2019 | 05:08 PM
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Bair's did the trailing arms on my C3's and several friends too! Totally satisfied.
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Van Steel rebuilt mine 10 years ago. Still going strong

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Another vote for Van Steel. They did the arms for my 66 and 68. Jerry
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Bairs. They do great work.
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Thanks, everyone. I remembered Van Steel and will take a look at Bairs
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