Whale snot?
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Whale snot?
I am prepairing to install new trailing arms that have poly bushings and am gathering everything I might need (saw blades, first aid kit, beer, etc). I have read in a couple of threads to lube the poly bushings with waterproof marine lubricant or 'whale snot' - does anyone know an actual brand name/part# ? Something that West Marine perhaps sells?
Carl
Carl
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Well, I ordered some of this stuff:
http://www.energysuspensionparts.com...p?prod=9.11104
We'll see how it works.
Carl
http://www.energysuspensionparts.com...p?prod=9.11104
We'll see how it works.
Carl
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if you can buy 10-12 inch blades you can save money.you will only use about 1 inch of cutting at a time .when that part goes bad cut it off and go some more .its faster and cheaper that changing blades.i used regular grease so far so good for me .drink one beer before you get started .it was easier than i thought it was going to be, the bolt is soft.
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
i have poly bushings in the rear end and if i had to do it again i would use rubber bushings....i believe becasue of how the trailing arm is suppose to move the poly bushings create suspension binding. just a thought
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Well, these are supposed to be the 'double' offset trailing arms and I understand they are smaller than standard bushings - so no choice as to poly verses rubber. I purchased them used and have not confirmed the 'double' offset or the bushing size. If anyone can provide dimensions / photos to confirm what I have, that would be great. I'll get some pics of the arms tomorrow.
Carl
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
double offset????
well i have the 1/4 channel trailing arms that are made to the same dimensions as the OEM trailing arms.....and i know there are offset trailing arms....as for double offset never heard of them, it doesnt mean there not out there, i just havent heard of them....but i do wonder if they mean they are second choice of the two 1/4" units..
ecklers catalog has a picture of the 1/4 trailing arms
well i have the 1/4 channel trailing arms that are made to the same dimensions as the OEM trailing arms.....and i know there are offset trailing arms....as for double offset never heard of them, it doesnt mean there not out there, i just havent heard of them....but i do wonder if they mean they are second choice of the two 1/4" units..
ecklers catalog has a picture of the 1/4 trailing arms
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Well, I ordered some of this stuff:
http://www.energysuspensionparts.com...p?prod=9.11104
We'll how it works.
Carl
http://www.energysuspensionparts.com...p?prod=9.11104
We'll how it works.
Carl
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This is the offset trailing arm(s) I have, Rt. side - http://www.vbandp.com/C2-C3-Corvette...ight-Hand.html
" Allows up to an additional 2" inboard clearance for wider tire and rim combinations. Includes stock size polyurethane bushings and comes powder coated. For best fit use 17" rims, Remove the rear Anti-Swaybar and add the Rear Dual Mount Composite Spring Kit.Only Our Trailing arms Use Full Size Bushings "
Along with this: Performance Plus System Full Kit 1963-79
http://www.vbandp.com/C2-C3-Corvette...t-1963-79.html
" The package also includes our crossmember reinforcing disc kit, poly differential mounting bushing, trailing arm bushings, stainless steel shim kit, complete poly front end rebuild kit and MIG welded upper and lower control arms. "
Neither of these items cost this much a few years ago.
" Allows up to an additional 2" inboard clearance for wider tire and rim combinations. Includes stock size polyurethane bushings and comes powder coated. For best fit use 17" rims, Remove the rear Anti-Swaybar and add the Rear Dual Mount Composite Spring Kit.Only Our Trailing arms Use Full Size Bushings "
Along with this: Performance Plus System Full Kit 1963-79
http://www.vbandp.com/C2-C3-Corvette...t-1963-79.html
" The package also includes our crossmember reinforcing disc kit, poly differential mounting bushing, trailing arm bushings, stainless steel shim kit, complete poly front end rebuild kit and MIG welded upper and lower control arms. "
Neither of these items cost this much a few years ago.
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double offset????
well i have the 1/4 channel trailing arms that are made to the same dimensions as the OEM trailing arms.....and i know there are offset trailing arms....as for double offset never heard of them, it doesnt mean there not out there, i just havent heard of them....but i do wonder if they mean they are second choice of the two 1/4" units..
ecklers catalog has a picture of the 1/4 trailing arms
well i have the 1/4 channel trailing arms that are made to the same dimensions as the OEM trailing arms.....and i know there are offset trailing arms....as for double offset never heard of them, it doesnt mean there not out there, i just havent heard of them....but i do wonder if they mean they are second choice of the two 1/4" units..
ecklers catalog has a picture of the 1/4 trailing arms
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...ling-arms.html
Still looking for info on the bushing size, although I don't really plan to change it our for rubber. Just curious now.
Carl
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"There are a couple of differences between the (TA-06) standard offset t-arms and the TA-06D) double offset t-arms. The nose bushing up front on the standard offsets is a stock replacement poly bushing while the double offset arm uses a custom poly bushing which is smaller. Also the double offset have the spring bolt hole moved in 1" on each side and you have to buy a 1" shortened spring. Most of the time guys use the double offsets when they run a 15" or 16" tire package. The additional inboard clearance is crutial b/c of side wall flex during a turn"
Quote from Vansteel website.
Carl
Quote from Vansteel website.
Carl
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
well there you go......double offset trailing arms, a new one to add to the knowledge base....or more likely one more thing to forget i ever knew, bob
