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Feb 10, 2024 | 11:59 AM

CHRISTOPHER PRIZGINT

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Default Trailing Arms My 77 is being done by a shop. I want to put in offset arms. Can I buy offset arms without the rotors but everything else? I am having the Wilwood kit installed so not needed. Also looking for advice on front suspension. Rear is just getting fiberglass spring and new shocks. Thanks

Feb 10, 2024 | 02:36 PM

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Yes, you can buy just the offset arms. Several suppliers.

Why are you needing to make the swap from stock?

Feb 10, 2024 | 02:49 PM

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I would recommend whoever you get them from has full compliance bushing (i.e. Heim joint or similar).

Feb 10, 2024 | 06:18 PM

CHRISTOPHER PRIZGINT

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Originally Posted by 69L88

Yes, you can buy just the offset arms. Several suppliers.

Why are you needing to make the swap from stock?

I want to run a bigger tire. I keep reading I can run it by just moving the e brake. The suspension will all be new so I was figuring why not make sure that is new and let's me run the bigger tire.

Feb 10, 2024 | 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CHRISTOPHER PRIZGINT

I want to run a bigger tire. I keep reading I can run it by just moving the e brake. The suspension will all be new so I was figuring why not make sure that is new and let's me run the bigger tire.

Not sure what size tire you are thinking about but I’ve run 28x12s on 15x10 rims with a 5” backspace with stock arms for 51 years, including retaining the original location for the small bracket for the emergency brake. That said, moving that bracket is a very simple job. Certainly your decision but just wanted to let you know you might avoid having to drop $1500 on a pair of arms.

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