Trailing arms
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Spartanburg SC
I shipped mine to Bair's for rebuild. Little over $800 with shipping. They build a lot of TA's and are very good at what they do. Turn around was quicker than I could get the frame and underbody cleaned and painted.
Pro
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Marysville Ohio
In 2010, I replaced mine with Van Steel rebuilt TAs. They have held up well mechanically, so I have no complaints there. Many on this forum swear by Van Steel, and they will back up their product. As I recall, I think the price without trading in the old arms was in the $900 range, but I could be recalling that incorrectly.
In terms of the cosmetic appearance (i.e., powder coating), I am actually disappointed, the paint is flaking off.
This car gets driven (a lot), so I fully expect wear to be obvious - I am just surprised at how the paint is not holding up. Compared to my frame, the arms actually look older.
SO far, it's superficial, and since they are mechanically holding up and doing the job, I have chosen not to get too hung up on the appearance.
I also have a spare set from a local corvette restorer that I may use in the next few years (depending on how the VS arms continue to hold up).
Jim
In terms of the cosmetic appearance (i.e., powder coating), I am actually disappointed, the paint is flaking off.
This car gets driven (a lot), so I fully expect wear to be obvious - I am just surprised at how the paint is not holding up. Compared to my frame, the arms actually look older.
SO far, it's superficial, and since they are mechanically holding up and doing the job, I have chosen not to get too hung up on the appearance.
I also have a spare set from a local corvette restorer that I may use in the next few years (depending on how the VS arms continue to hold up).
Jim
Last edited by cooper9811; Nov 12, 2015 at 06:51 AM.
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Instructor
Joined: Oct 2015
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From: Mi
In 2010, I replaced mine with Van Steel rebuilt TAs. They have held up well mechanically, so I have no complaints there. Many on this forum swear by Van Steel, and they will back up their product. As I recall, I think the price without trading in the old arms was in the $900 range, but I could be recalling that incorrectly.
In terms of the cosmetic appearance (i.e., powder coating), I am actually disappointed, the paint is flaking off.
This car gets driven (a lot), so I fully expect wear to be obvious - I am just surprised at how the paint is not holding up. Compared to my frame, the arms actually look older.
SO far, it's superficial, and since they are mechanically holding up and doing the job, I have chosen not to get too hung up on the appearance.
I also have a spare set from a local corvette restorer that I may use in the next few years (depending on how the VS arms continue to hold up).
Jim
In terms of the cosmetic appearance (i.e., powder coating), I am actually disappointed, the paint is flaking off.
This car gets driven (a lot), so I fully expect wear to be obvious - I am just surprised at how the paint is not holding up. Compared to my frame, the arms actually look older.
SO far, it's superficial, and since they are mechanically holding up and doing the job, I have chosen not to get too hung up on the appearance.
I also have a spare set from a local corvette restorer that I may use in the next few years (depending on how the VS arms continue to hold up).
Jim
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Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 244
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From: Brighton Michigan
I bought mine from V-tech. My original arms had been heated up and bent to compensate for alignment back in the day, so having them rebuilt was out of the question. I bought rebuilt arms with a rotor for about $1200 with shipping and core charge. Runout was within spec. So far so good.
Alex
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From: Mi
Advanced
Joined: Sep 2015
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From: oregon
After sending mine to Vtech I was informed that they were not rebuild able. They sell good used housings that they will use and I was pleased with them and the service. Cost was about a grand for the pair completely rebuilt.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Niles, MI
And the shocks hit on the trailing arms.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Garland Texas
One question you need to be asking yourself right now is do you want to go back with a stock suspension.
What about:
larger wheels and tires
more power from the new engine
better handling
brake upgrades
What about:
larger wheels and tires
more power from the new engine
better handling
brake upgrades
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2016
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From: Parker Colorado
I bought mine from V-tech. My original arms had been heated up and bent to compensate for alignment back in the day, so having them rebuilt was out of the question. I bought rebuilt arms with a rotor for about $1200 with shipping and core charge. Runout was within spec. So far so good.
Alex
Alex
I'm thinking of going with Vtech to rebuild my TAs. How satisfied are you with their product and what was their turn-around time?
Thanks,
Roscoe
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From: WI
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Pawleys Island, SC
It really isn't that hard. Frankly, if I could do it, anyone can. I removed, rebuilt and reinstalled mine in a storage garage, no electricity, with only hand tools.