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Jun 16, 2013 | 01:04 AM

Dirk76

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New trailing arms

Looking at purchasing new trailing arms. I thought, might as well go offset since buying new.

I cannot get my t/a's sent off for rec as i do not live in the USA.

Most go for around 800 to 999 for each side.
Here are a few

http://www.duntovmotors.com/spindle-parkbrake.php

http://www.muskegonbrake.com/corvett...assembly-rotor

and so so. I know not all places offer offset.

Is there really much difference between vendors with these t/a's.

Also i dont want to rivited ones either. And from reading alot of the pages, rubber bushings would be best. Right?

Can some here recommend, where they have bought their t/a's from.

mine is a 76 model.

Jun 16, 2013 | 06:06 AM

scottw

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vb and p also offers them. You're two links above are great companies as well. Most all of the vendors offer them as well. Ecklers, Corvette America, etc.

Jun 16, 2013 | 07:45 AM

LoneStarV

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Do NOT buy from Duntov. That's all i'll say. Vansteel is the real deal. Offset TA are $489.99 a PAIR. Great reputation.

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

Jun 16, 2013 | 07:50 AM

Jud Chapin

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Originally Posted by LoneStarV

Do NOT buy from Duntov. That's all i'll say. Vansteel is the real deal. Offset TA are $489.99 a PAIR. Great reputation.

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

Jun 16, 2013 | 10:41 AM

Mike Ward

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirk76

I thought, might as well go offset since buying new.

Why?

Jun 16, 2013 | 01:52 PM

leadfoot4

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Originally Posted by Mike Ward

Why?

Probably because it leaves the door open for future modifications, if desired.

Jun 16, 2013 | 02:07 PM

Mike Ward

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The ONLY thing the offset arms do is allow for way oversized wheels and tires. Other than that, waste of money.

Jun 16, 2013 | 02:59 PM

Dirk76

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Ward

The ONLY thing the offset arms do is allow for way oversized wheels and tires. Other than that, waste of money.

that is what i am after. Also price difference from new normal ones v's offset ..little or none. I have to buy them complete anyway.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoneStarV

Do NOT buy from Duntov. That's all i'll say. Vansteel is the real deal. Offset TA are $489.99 a PAIR. Great reputation.

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

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

is what i can see. Might email them about getting the Spindle Flange with it. Is that the only difference?

Last edited by Dirk76; Jun 16, 2013 at 03:09 PM.

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Jun 22, 2013 | 10:26 PM

Dirk76

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Ordered offset t/a from vansteel. I have to say great customer service.

Jun 23, 2013 | 03:04 PM

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MacVette86

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I also got the offset trailing arms from Vansteel and couldn't be happier

Jun 27, 2013 | 06:46 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Ward

The ONLY thing the offset arms do is allow for way oversized wheels and tires. Other than that, waste of money.

question, are the new arms equal to the quality of the old GM product , are there any significant diffs? NCRS acceptable resto parts?

thanks

Jun 27, 2013 | 09:25 AM

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rafalc

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I was in a similar situation as you about 2 months ago. Was going with new arms from VanSteel and couldnt decide on stock or offset. I went with offset because:

-The potential of running bigger wheels if I so desire
-They are made better and stronger (probably a non factor since I dont plan on beating on them)
-After I got the quotes for both, offsets were only $50 more per each. I decided to spend the extra $100 just in case the 1st 2 points above do take place.

Jun 27, 2013 | 04:10 PM

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Dirk76

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Originally Posted by rafalc

that is the same reason i did it

Jun 27, 2013 | 07:23 PM

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brando1118

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You don't need offset trailing arms unless you are running a wider 15" or 16" wheel. If you have 17" or 18" wheels you can run regular stock trailing arms and be just fine. With flares I will be running 18x12 wheels with a 5" back space on straight trailing arms.

Oh, and stay away from Duntov.

Jun 28, 2013 | 01:36 AM

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svmagnum

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I just bought a set of new trailing arms for 900 for both. Complete sets pm me if you want to know the place

Jun 28, 2013 | 10:14 AM

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SuperBuickGuy

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I replaced my TA with Van Steels - I love them, I also have a Johnny joint in the front - which gives you all the flexibility of rubber, without the attendant failure in 10 years. It also is far more precise.

Jun 28, 2013 | 03:24 PM

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Kid Vette

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I went with these:

CHEVROLET CORVETTE Global West Suspension Super Duty Rear Control Arms TBC-9

Global West TAs from Tracdogg2

Last edited by Kid Vette; Jun 28, 2013 at 03:30 PM.

Jun 28, 2013 | 04:30 PM

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Super6

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LoneStarV

Do NOT buy from Duntov. That's all i'll say. Vansteel is the real deal. Offset TA are $489.99 a PAIR. Great reputation.

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

If their trailing arms are anything like their rebuilt differentials, believe me, you don't want one. I'm talking about Duntov.

Last edited by Super6; Jun 28, 2013 at 04:32 PM. Reason: Clarification

Jun 29, 2013 | 02:11 PM

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Vansteel is the way to go for trailer arms. Just waiting for the left side to install in my 69

Jun 29, 2013 | 04:00 PM

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iokepakai

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From: Kona Hawaii

Need to replace the trailing arms in my 76 also.Going with the coil overs from Van Steel.Not much price difference since I need new shocks.& springs anyways.More adjustability,better ride and handling than the mono spring.http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fu...&SubGroup=1957

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