How much does a trailing arm cost?

Trailing Arm Replacement Cost – RepairPal Estimate. Labor costs are estimated between $109 and $138 while parts are priced at $220. This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your specific vehicle or unique location.

Can I drive with a bad trailing arm?

Cracked or bent trailing arms should be replaced. Driving with a cracked trailing arm could lead to separation of that side of the axle, and it’s only a matter of time before further damage occurs.

What can a bad trailing arm cause?

Excessive wear on tires If this occurs, the tire will create more heat on the inside or outside edge of the tires because of the misaligned suspension. Worn out trailing arm bushings are known to cause the suspension to be out of alignment and lead to premature tire wear on the inner or outer edge.

When should I replace my trailing arms?

Signs your trailing arm bushings need to be replaced include:

1. A clunking noise when you accelerate or brake.
2. Excessive wear on the tires.
3. The steering becomes loose, especially when turning corners.

How long do trailing arms last?

Over time, the control arm assembly can become worn or bent. These assemblies normally wear out between 90,000 and 100,000 miles. They can wear out faster if you go over a large pothole or are involved in a car accident. Various parts of the assembly may wear out as well, such as the bushings or ball joints.

What is the function of a trailing arm?

The trailing arm is the piece of the suspension system that connects the vehicle’s axle to its chassis. In addition to the trailing arm itself are the trailing arm bushings. These are rubber or polyurethane components that act as cushions and reduce friction between the suspension parts.

What is the purpose of a trailing arm?

A trailing arm has a big job to do. First, it’s got to provide an unyielding link between the chassis and the rear axle. Next, because the shocks are mounted to it, it must support the weight of the vehicle as well as the tension and compression forces generated between the rear wheels and the chassis.

Does trailing arm affect alignment?

No, there is no adjustment on the trailing arms, and it would take a massive difference in their length to affect the toe by a measurable amount, so alignment only needed when doing laterals IMHO.

What happens if a trailing arm breaks?

Your vehicle won’t stay in a straight line – Worn bushings or a broken trailing arm can cause the rear axle to move independently from the chassis. A broken trailing arm or worn bushing can send your suspension system into misalignment, which alters where the vehicle’s weight sits.

What is the purpose of trailing arms?

Do trailing arms affect alignment?

What is the difference between a control arm and a trailing arm?

For the rear of a vehicle with a solid axle, any style of control arms might be used to connect the rear axle to the frame or unibody. Most often, it is three or four control arms with rubber bushings on each end. These control arms are called “trailing arms” or “rear trailing arms”.

What kind of trailing arm assembly does a corvette use?

1965-79 CORVETTE LEFT HAND LH TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY COMPLETE USED. 5.0 out of 5 stars. Corvette NEW Trailing Arm Alignment Steel Shim Kit 1968-1982 Made In USA!! (Fits: Corvette)

What are the front control arms on a 1979 corvette?

Chevy Corvette 1979, Rear Strut Rod Bushings by Energy Suspension®. Energy Suspension lets you upgrade worn and crumbling rubber bushings that dampen vibrations at mounting points for front and rear strut towers, front and rear track… Chevy Corvette 1979, Front Control Arm Bushings by Energy Suspension®.

What kind of bushing does a corvette have?

This bushing is for a single trailing arm. This is a car set of 16 stainless steel trailing arm shims with proper bolts, washers and castle nuts for the rear trailing arm bushing mounts. These four Grade 8 knurled studs mount inside the trailing arm, and secure the trailing arm to the spindle support housing – nuts and washers included.

When was the corvette rebodied for the Trans Am race?

We rebodied it in 1988 to run the car in the Dallas Grand Prix Trans Am race. We finished 7th. These are all new assemblies, with stainless steel parking brake parts.