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Old 08-28-2015, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by spark3542 View Post
I've replaced the left rear trailing arm twice on my 83. Once about 8 years ago due to collapsing from rust, and again this year for shock mount rusted through. Fairly straightforward change, no spring compressor needed, by dropping the subframe. The most difficult part is the ebrake shoes and linkage components. Ironically the passenger side trailing arm is fine.
a few questions:

1.) if dropping the subframe, should i replace the subframe mounts?

2.) if dropping the subframe, how much more difficult is it to just replace the subframe and with both trailing arms attached, than a single trailing arm?

3.) is there any other rubber/parts i should have on hand in case they are destroyed or found to be shot in the process?
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