Trailing arms
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Trailing arms
i got a 76 and my left side arm is all welded up i guess because of rust now i have a small amount of play in the wheel bearing so its time to change it where is a good place to buy trailing arms i have seen on the net places like Ikerds corvette The corvetteguys and vetteRX They range from 400 to500 a side that with a 200 core thecorvetteguys want 1000 for a pair with no core and some places like corvette central want 900 a side who has quality parts at good price i have seen 289 some places for rebuilt units and should i just do the one side or do both the car has 100500 on them any help would be appreciated thanks
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Look at Bairs Corvette.
http://www.bairs.com/suspension.asp
$349.00 per each trail arm completely rebuilt. They do great work and are good folks to do business with
8Valve
http://www.bairs.com/suspension.asp
$349.00 per each trail arm completely rebuilt. They do great work and are good folks to do business with
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That price assumes that all 'hard' metal parts in your core T/A are re-usable. You will need to add the cost of a new T/A piece, to replace the rusted/welded one, and any other parts that need it (other than the usual 'wear' parts that come included in the rebuild).
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I got mine from Vtech.. cheapest I've found and a VERY nice guy to deal with... $295.00 each plus core charge..
http://www.vtechcorvette.com/Trailing-Arms.html
http://www.vtechcorvette.com/Trailing-Arms.html
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I'm currently attempting to restore the '64 and am converting it to disc brakes (pricey conversion). I purchased these bearing assemblies from the Corvette Guys on ebay for $250 per side with NO core charge:
The components all look good and they arrived in a timely manner. I suppose in ten years when I get the car completed we'll see how they perform.
At any rate, If I were needing to replace a trailing arm and I had no core (which I didn't) I'd buy a used arm from ebay ($100+/-), some pivot bushings and a bearing assemblies from the Corvette Guys and install it all myself and save the core charge.
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You have to be careful about the components being used. We use Timken bearings, stainless hardware, steel shoes, my backing plates are made in the USA and have the part number stamped in them so you can go through judging, but more importantly the gauge of the metal is thicker than the import and my spindle is made in the USA. Unfortunatly I had to buy a couple of spindles that are import because my Domestic one will not be in stock for a month, but the imports I have coming in have been tested by a outside lab to make sure they meet DOT specs. I have had allot of import spindles sent to me that we refuse to use so you have to be careful about what you get. As far as your core, if the arm is bad than there will be a deduction for it, but as long as the bearing and spindle etc is ok you will get money back. I can also take and build your assembly.
We get $389 with a $300 core charge. Just because the t-arm is welded does not mean you are out the $300 the t-arm is only $75 of the core.
Thanks
Justin
We get $389 with a $300 core charge. Just because the t-arm is welded does not mean you are out the $300 the t-arm is only $75 of the core.
Thanks
Justin
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I had one T-arm that was rusted through.... it was a $75.00 deduction..
here's the specs on the Vtech rebuilt T-arms..
"new Timken bearings / races / seals, new stainless parking brake kit, new emergency brake shoes, new dust shield (silver for years 65-75 and gold for years 76-82), new spring cup, new cable guide, and new wheel studs. All existing parts are cleaned and painted. The units are re-assembled with Mobil 1 synthetic grease. The bearings are blue printed to exact specifications to .001 plus / minus .001 end play."
hell of a deal for $295.00 each!
not too many vendors are rebuilding them to +/- .001 end play...
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I had one T-arm that was rusted through.... it was a $75.00 deduction..
here's the specs on the Vtech rebuilt T-arms..
"new Timken bearings / races / seals, new stainless parking brake kit, new emergency brake shoes, new dust shield (silver for years 65-75 and gold for years 76-82), new spring cup, new cable guide, and new wheel studs. All existing parts are cleaned and painted. The units are re-assembled with Mobil 1 synthetic grease. The bearings are blue printed to exact specifications to .001 plus / minus .001 end play."
hell of a deal for $295.00 each!
not too many vendors are rebuilding them to +/- .001 end play...