We are haveing a trailing arm sale. We are knocking 15% off of retail. This is on rebuilds, exchange units, new assemblies, Offset T-Arms, Disc brake conversions and disc brake parking brake conversions (for 63-64 cars). Sale ends the 31st. Here are some links for the different items.


63-64 Disc Brake Conversion

http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fu...p=1889&ID=2814

63-64 Parking Brake Conversion

http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fu...p=1889&ID=3047

65-82 Complete Offset T-Arms

http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fu...p=1892&ID=2784

63-82 Bare Offsets

http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fu...p=1801&ID=1837

65-82 Rebuilt Assemblies

http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fu...&SubGroup=1891

65-82 New Assemblies

http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fu...&SubGroup=1813

Note: Retail prices listed are discounted. ALL assemblies come with a LIFETIME WARRANTY.

Regards
Dan

 

How about a set of bare double off set arms.

 

Sure. I don't have stock on them right now but we can do 15% on that too. 1 week lead time.

Dan

 

Also in for a set of Bare Double offset arms.
15% off web site price?

 

nooooiiice

I wanna set of the complete offset trailing arms - but the pocketbook is gonna make me wait a bit.

 

A couple of questions:

1) What additional benefit does the offset give me? I realize it will allow me to run a wider tire, but how much wider, and can you run regular size tires on there instead?
2) What other components are needed? Shorter halfshafts? Any other mods needed to run these?
3) What is the cost difference (if any) between stock and offset arms?

4) How much would a complete pair be shipped to 93035, with return shipping on a core set to turn back in?

Thanks!

Paul

 

 

i second that.. im broke right now but will jump on a deal if it comes my way

come on van steel... show us some love

 

You have a PM.

 

1) That will depend on what size rim you want to go with (15, 17+), if you run a rear sway bar or not and if you want to shorten your rear spring up.

Example - Any 17" or up rim you can go to a 10" wide wheel and run a 285 series tire. This is for a car with no rear bar. If you have a 17" you'll have to shorten the spring 1/2" on each side. If it's an 18" wheel,
you do not need to shorten the rear spring.

15" or 16" you can go to a 9" wide rim.

You will have to check with the tire manufacture to make sure that you do not exceed 10" on the sectional wideth. 10.5" is max as C3's only have an 11" wheel well gap.

Yes you can run a stock rim and tire.

Give me specs and I'll help you out as best I can.

2) You do not need to run shorter shafts or shorter strut rods. The wheel bearing stays in the same location. Just the arm is offset. Only mod you may have to do is listed on #1.

3) Offsets are $1019.99 for the pair with a $300 core charge(for the pair). Stock replacement arms are $331.49 each plus a $300 core. ($1262.98) It's approx $357 more for offsets.

4) Shipping CA from FL is $109 for both arms. On the return of the core it can work out to be 2 different figures and this is why.

When offsets are purchased we only need the bearing assemblies as cores and they weigh 25#'s each. You can keep the stock arm and we do not need the old rotors back.

When standard arms are purchased, we need the whole core back minus the rotors.

Return Shipping for bearing assemblies, approx $62

Return Shipping for Trailing Arms, approx $84

Cores:
If you have bad parts, money gets deducted from core refund.

Bad Spindle - $110.
Bad Support - $110.
Bad Caliper Mounting Bracket - $50
Bad T-Arm - $110
Repair Charge is $40. Will apply if the caliper bracket is bent or t-arm is bent.

I think I got everything. Let me know if there are any more questions.

 

Thanks Dan!

I'm running 17" wheels now (9" width), with 255's front and rear, was thinking I might step up to 275's in the rear. But for all this, it sounds like I can just use the standard arm. I also plan to get the shortened spring, just to be sure I don't get any rubbing. I already have 10" bolts to lower the car a bit but still plan to have about an inch of space between the tire and body. This kit will also include a rear sway bar, so I'll have to watch out for that too. Shouldn't be a problem though I guess with the standard arms.

Regarding #3 below, it's a $300 core for the pair for offsets, but $300 each for standard arms? That's interesting.

So it would be about $1375 including shipping to get a pair of standard T-arms shipped now, and I might get up to $600 back? So the extended cost will be about $775 for both?

I just want to be clear on the whole deal here! Any other considerations I need to be aware of?

Thanks again,


Paul

 

The difference in core amounts is because 1 is just bearing assemblies and the other is the whole trailing arm. No core charge for the trailing arm on offsets b/c you are buying new arms.

To run a 275 you may need to relocate the PB bracket to the top of the arm. See if you have a 1/2" clearance on the inboard side of the wheel. 20mm is almost 1". 25.4mm = 1".

Yes you might get your whole core back. If your trailing arm is rusted through, money gets deducted in order for us to buy a new arm. I can't sell a t-arm to someone that is rusted through with a big hole in it.

Other parts to conside would be t-arm pivot bolts and shim kit. $51.99

 

Ok, last question:

It might take me a while to actually get to replacing these, can I get an extension on the core return time (I believe your turn around is 60 days?) so I'll be able to finish it?

I'm working by myself on this, and travel quite frequently for my job. Sometimes a normal weekend job for some might take me a couple of months or so before it's completed. A job like this might take me a year to get done!

I've literally 'thrown away' good money because of all the core charges I've missed out on (calipers, steering components, etc.) and I'm kind of tired of that, and this core is pretty substantial. Don't want to throw more money away anymore.

Please let me know. If you guys will have this good of a sale again farther down the road, maybe that would be better timing, but if this is as good a price that I will get, I want to take advantage of it, but will need some understanding on my predicament!!

Thanks!
Paul

 

Sure we can extend the core return date. When you call in, just tell me(Dan) or Paul that you would like to extend it and we will put a note on your invoice.