Rear Suspension clean/paint progress
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Re: Rear Suspension clean/paint progress (VetteNut72)
:thumbs: Wow, looking at these offset t-arms, they seem to be a LOT more sturdy than the wimpy stock units I'm rebuilding now.
Question: Can you still use the same spring with this as compared to the stock T-arm location? Seems that the mounting pads are moving to the inside along with the wheel offset.....
Question: Can you still use the same spring with this as compared to the stock T-arm location? Seems that the mounting pads are moving to the inside along with the wheel offset.....
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Re: Rear Suspension clean/paint progress (77TexVette)
Looks very good. The Por-15 will make the arms stay nicer longer. Keep up the good work.
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Re: Rear Suspension clean/paint progress (77TexVette)
Thanks all. Yes they are very strong.
Michael,
I included a picture that should explain the offset trailing arm.
The areas at the arrows are all in the same locations. The red line approximates the edge of the original trailing arm. The space between the offset arm and the line is where the extra tire clearance comes from. All other components (half-shafts, spring, sway bar) stay the same.
Craig
Michael,
I included a picture that should explain the offset trailing arm.
The areas at the arrows are all in the same locations. The red line approximates the edge of the original trailing arm. The space between the offset arm and the line is where the extra tire clearance comes from. All other components (half-shafts, spring, sway bar) stay the same.
Craig
