Wilkinshc
Well-known member
I am installing shims on new offset trailing arms and have two problems:
1. I am trying to install the same width shims as I took out but I can not get no where the size in. I am figuring that the new bushings are wider then the old ones and I am reducing each side by the same amount and squeezing the most I can get in. Is this the best idea?
2. The inside amount of shims are about twice the outside but with the offset trailing arms, the arms are hitting the shims. Should I lift them to the top so they don't hit or cut them shorter so they don't hit, or is there something else I should be doing?
any other tips anyone might have on installing the trailing arms?
Thanks for any help guys.
Chuck
1. I am trying to install the same width shims as I took out but I can not get no where the size in. I am figuring that the new bushings are wider then the old ones and I am reducing each side by the same amount and squeezing the most I can get in. Is this the best idea?
2. The inside amount of shims are about twice the outside but with the offset trailing arms, the arms are hitting the shims. Should I lift them to the top so they don't hit or cut them shorter so they don't hit, or is there something else I should be doing?
any other tips anyone might have on installing the trailing arms?
Thanks for any help guys.
Chuck