C3 Trailing Arm Assembly
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C3 Trailing Arm Assembly
Good morning all. I am new to this forum having recently purchased a 1971 Corvette base coupe with a 350 auto. I need trailing arm assemblies as the rear wheel(s) play is excessive. Any suggestions for who offers a good rebuild or overhaul units. I am not able to rebuild them as I don't have the tools or appropriate place to handle this project. I have looked over the different websites until I am brain dead. Core charges and shipping seems to be an issue with every possible deal. Thanks in advance for all thoughts.
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I'm not sure if @GTR1999 does trailing arms or not but Van Steel offers a trailing arm rebuild service.
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Bairs Corvettes is another good source. A bit further north.
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I'm not sure if @GTR1999 does trailing arms or not but Van Steel offers a trailing arm rebuild service.
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Thanks to all for your kind and encouraging comments. Top Flight has a deal now with free shipping and a few dollars off. They claim to sell Van Steel rebuild Trailing arms with new rotors and spindles.
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Welcome.
Join NCRS and hang with their members, their knowledge is fantastic.
If you replace the trailing arms I would also use Stainless Steel shims, if the bolts are rusty - replace them.
Join NCRS and hang with their members, their knowledge is fantastic.
If you replace the trailing arms I would also use Stainless Steel shims, if the bolts are rusty - replace them.
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gtr1999 aka Gary helped me out last year and does outstanding work and pays great attention to detail not to mention a great guy to talk too.
that being said i got new arms form VS and after a year one of the bearing wasn’t within spec. called them an they took care of it right away( sent me a replacement knuckle with bearings already setup) gary was nice enough to offer his expertise and services on checking over the knuckle and making a slight adjustment for the better.
that being said i got new arms form VS and after a year one of the bearing wasn’t within spec. called them an they took care of it right away( sent me a replacement knuckle with bearings already setup) gary was nice enough to offer his expertise and services on checking over the knuckle and making a slight adjustment for the better.