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Jan 25, 2005 | 09:11 PM

chucks88

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Dog Bone....AKA

My dog bones need new bushings. Vendors however don't refer to them as Dog Bones, so what are they Camber Struts?

Jan 25, 2005 | 09:29 PM

Bilyk

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wheel spindle control rods

Jan 25, 2005 | 10:07 PM

aj1988

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If you are talking about the rearend of the car then they are usually called strut rods. At least that is what they were called on the C3.

Jan 25, 2005 | 10:26 PM

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OK!
Thanks.

Jan 26, 2005 | 12:13 AM

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strut rods

Jan 26, 2005 | 08:19 AM

chucks88

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Well, I'm glad that's all cleared up

Kidding aside, I've got it. Thanks all.

Chuck

Jan 26, 2005 | 10:05 AM

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Trailing Arms

Strut rods (or Camber Rod) go from the differential to the knuckle.

Jan 26, 2005 | 12:01 PM

chucks88

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Quote:

Originally Posted by scorp508

Trailing Arms

There's a new one to add to the list.

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Jan 26, 2005 | 12:38 PM

scorp508

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For example....

From Ecklers (notice, set of 2)

1984-96 Smart Struts & Performance Camber Rod Kit With Racing Rod Ends

From Doug Rippie (notice, set of 2)
DRM Camber Rod Kit for C4 Corvettes

From Doug Rippie (notice, set of 4)

DRM Trailing Arm Kit for C4 Corvettes

Jan 26, 2005 | 12:43 PM

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scorp508

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FWIW the GM Manual calls the dogbones a Control Arm and the other a Spindle Rod.

This is from the '87 manual, but...

Rear Control Arms
Lower, 17999723, $85.39
Upper, 17999720, $85.39

Spindle Rod
Right, 10098132, $87.52
Left, 10098131, $87.52

Last edited by scorp508; Jan 26, 2005 at 12:45 PM.

Jan 26, 2005 | 06:03 PM

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chucks88

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http://www.vbandp.com/detail.aspx?ID=427

Referred to as Strut Rods from VB&P

Jan 26, 2005 | 07:47 PM

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Brimis

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My 84 Helms refers to them as upper and lower spindle control rods. Although I have heard them called trailing arms and dog bones. I guess most refer to them as dog bones.

Jan 26, 2005 | 11:09 PM

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scorp508

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Quote:

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Referred to as Strut Rods from VB&P

No. The parts you linked are not for the dogbones. If they were there would be 8 pieces. I don't see how this is so difficult.

Just look around more on VB&P own site like you linked...

Trailing Arms
http://www.vbandp.com/detail.aspx?ID=530