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Re: Rear strut rods and shocks. (41/51)
 2/23/23 10:51am
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Hey Elvis, minor point, they are called trailing arms, not trailer arms. 😉

Hope you get the bushings in with no problem.  👍



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Re: Rear strut rods and shocks. (42/51)
 2/23/23 11:29am
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BTW:  Just to be clear, did you get the rubber OEM-type bushings, or the poly ones?

 



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Re: Rear strut rods and shocks. (43/51)
 2/23/23 6:59pm
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Not the poly. I called Paragon tech, and they helped out. My new bushings are rubber, but might go with your guys Energy suspension.  I found out I didn't totally remove whole bushing. The metal sleeve has to also come , which looks as rusty as every other part. Don't want to damage trailing arm so might just bite the bullet and go with your guys advice on Energy suspension.  Do you use the standard bolt that goes through the bushing  or something different.  Thanks  for clarifying the trailing arm  verbal,  much appreciated.  

Re: Rear strut rods and shocks. (44/51)
 2/23/23 7:00pm
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Not the poly. I called Paragon tech, and they helped out. My new bushings are rubber, but might go with your guys Energy suspension.  I found out I didn't totally remove whole bushing. The metal sleeve has to also come , which looks as rusty as every other part. Don't want to damage trailing arm so might just bite the bullet and go with your guys advice on Energy suspension.  Do you use the standard bolt that goes through the bushing  or something different.  Thanks  for clarifying the trailing arm  verbal,  much appreciated.  

Re: Rear strut rods and shocks. (45/51)
 2/24/23 4:50am
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If the trailing arm bolt has never been removed, the original bolt is best. It is tapered to an extent, the correct length and strength. Also has the cotter key hole for the castelated nut. F.Y.I. They are a Real Bear to get back in. Suggestions for reassembly can be given later. If the outer sleeve is in good condition, it does not need to be removed. Just insert the bushing and inner sleeve.



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Re: Rear strut rods and shocks. (46/51)
 2/24/23 5:30am
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Yes the outer sleeve is good. I have new bolt that came with rubber bushing kit . Seen video on installing bolt using dental floss . Anything special about installing Energy suspension bushings.  Thanks 

Re: Rear strut rods and shocks. (47/51)
 2/24/23 5:52am
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Have had any experience with removing outer sleeve, I haven't given up on the rubber bushings just yet. Thanks 

Re: Rear strut rods and shocks. (48/51)
 2/24/23 6:55am
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I have not needed to remove the outer sleeve, so no experience there. I used a wire and fishing line on my bolt. If you use Energy product, use the supplied grease. 



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Re: Rear strut rods and shocks. (49/51)
 2/24/23 7:29am
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Thanks for help. 👍

Re: Rear strut rods and shocks. (50/51)
 2/24/23 7:57am
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Any time. We're ALL here to help one another. See ya at the next gathering. 



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Re: Rear strut rods and shocks. (51/51)
 2/24/23 8:23am
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That's why I'm doing the work in winter in Illinois,  so hopefully can make it.🚖

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