Installing Offset Trailing Arms??????
05-04-2019, 08:20 AM
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Racer
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Installing Offset Trailing Arms??????
Hi, I have a 79 L82 3.70 Stick car that is very solid but has "Clapped Out" Trailing Arms. I also bought a 71 Chassis with lots of aftermarket stuff & want to use the offset trailing arms on my 79, how do I determine how many shims? Just try to center it or???? I have never done this but it seems simple. Thanks!
05-04-2019, 11:52 AM
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just to install them you can center it. Make sure you use the slotted shims so the toe-in can be adjusted when the car is complete.
05-04-2019, 11:53 AM
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Hi, I have a 79 L82 3.70 Stick car that is very solid but has "Clapped Out" Trailing Arms. I also bought a 71 Chassis with lots of aftermarket stuff & want to use the offset trailing arms on my 79, how do I determine how many shims? Just try to center it or???? I have never done this but it seems simple. Thanks!
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05-05-2019, 05:35 AM
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When I installed my offset T-arms I just used the shims and centered them in the pockets. Then the alignment shop did the rest. Get stainless steel shims to avoid them rusting in a few years.
05-05-2019, 04:19 PM
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