Trailing Arm Hell
Heel & Toe
Joined: Sep 2012
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trailing arm hell...
are these cars really worth all the aggrivation, and are these t/a that hard to rebuild, what about expense...what can i expect (ball park, of course) to spend to rebuild them....i just inherited a 71 with 82,000 on it and am thinking this needs to be done. ...****
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Was New Orleans but swam to Baton Rouge LA
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Depends on what tools you have. You are looking at about 120-150 each arm for a rebuild kit with bearings. Then you need a good dial indicator with base, micrometer or dial caliper, bearing setup tool, bearing puller, race installing tool, and spindle knocker at the minimum. Those tools can cost you around $500-$1000 depending on what quality of tools you buy.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Central Texas
Contact tracdogg2 here on the forum. He will rebuild your arms with all new parts made in the USA. He does extra machining that others don't. Quality work at a fair price. The man's work is exceptional.
Instructor
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From: Cincinnati OH
