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Old Feb 7, 2017 | 05:54 PM
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Well.... Finally got trailing arms back in. Had them rebuilt by Blairs. Not a bad removal. I had shock mounts out prior. Those were the toughest part of the job to get out. T A bolts came out fairly easy. Replaced with new stainless bolt/shim kit. New spring and struts. Ended up replacing all brake calipers due to rust, new pads and just about all brake lines. While I was at it replaced rusty master cylinder too. Now clear clean brake fluid. In process of finishing up self wheel alignment. Major job but learned a lot doing it myself. Lots held from this forum by it very knowledgeable members! So thankful we have it.





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It is a challenge. But, it is great to work on a car that isn't your DD. No pressure to have it running by Monday morning. Hit a wall, just walk away for the day. I too used Bair's and am very glad I did.
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Old Feb 7, 2017 | 06:55 PM
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Hi V,
"Major job but learned a lot doing it myself."
This is part of the pleasure of having an old car for many folks!!!!
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Old Feb 7, 2017 | 07:23 PM
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Always one of the big headache jobs! Looks good!
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Old Feb 7, 2017 | 07:30 PM
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Nice work!
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Old Feb 8, 2017 | 05:44 PM
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nice job , your car looks great under there.

first rear rebuild job I have seen that has the rivets put back.

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