Rear Alignment Question
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Instructor
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From: Erie PA
Rear Alignment Question
Hey guys, question for you. I have a 1972 corvette, took it in for a four wheel alignment recently because tires were wearing uneven. Front was fine but alignment shop said they couldn't adjust the rear wheels because bushings were shot. I looked around a bit but didn't find what bushings are needed to replace (and there seems to be quite a few "rear bushings" on the car!). anyone know the part numbers and a good place to get them? Thanks.
Ed
Ed
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From: Crossville TN
Find out exactly what the alignment shop says needs replacing. If strut bushings (which I suspect), they could do that easily or you could do it yourself. If trailing arm bushings...or both sets of bushings...you will need to find someone who does that work; or you could just have them rebuilt or exchanged and install the T/A's when they are done. Having the T/A's rebuilt is what I would do (if needed).
Melting Slicks
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From: Jamison Pa
St. Jude Donor '11-'25
Bairs
If it turns out that you need to get the trailing arms rebuilt, one of the best is close by. Bairs in Linesville, Pa can rebuild your trailing arms.
Great quality and you might be close enough to save the shipping costs.
Bob K.
Great quality and you might be close enough to save the shipping costs.
Bob K.
Burning Brakes
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From: Spartanburg SC
To the OP: someone advised you to go back to the shop and see exactly which bushings they are talking about. If it's just strut rod and end link bushings, that is much simpler. But, if the TA bushings are gone, that implies they have been there a long time, which probably indicates a full rebuild of the TA. Rebuilding is expensive, but provides a great sense of security knowing it's done for another 25 or 30 years.
Intermediate
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From: North Ridgeville Ohio
Bairs Corvette
Another vote for Bairs. I had my 1982 trailing arms rebuilt by them last month. I drove mine down from Cleveland and brought back home the rebuilt ones. I still cant believe the difference. If you drive them down Yogi will give you a tour of the place. Great guy!
I agree, I shipped mine all the way from SC, and it was worth every cent of the shipping cost.
To the OP: someone advised you to go back to the shop and see exactly which bushings they are talking about. If it's just strut rod and end link bushings, that is much simpler. But, if the TA bushings are gone, that implies they have been there a long time, which probably indicates a full rebuild of the TA. Rebuilding is expensive, but provides a great sense of security knowing it's done for another 25 or 30 years.
To the OP: someone advised you to go back to the shop and see exactly which bushings they are talking about. If it's just strut rod and end link bushings, that is much simpler. But, if the TA bushings are gone, that implies they have been there a long time, which probably indicates a full rebuild of the TA. Rebuilding is expensive, but provides a great sense of security knowing it's done for another 25 or 30 years.
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