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    Removing a Trailing Arm with 12mm Risers

    Anyone know if the trailing arm is able to be removed without dropping the subframe, once 12mm risers are installed? The bolts for the right side arms are really tight and I doubt I can get a wrench in there.

    I am going to reseal the diff this weekend and if I have enough time swap RTA/brakes/axle.


    I may post pics. I can't tell whats bent. RTA or frame. ;D
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    What about grinding a wrench and making it thinner? ;-) I have a few of these "special" wrenches for "special" purposes.
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      #3
      Originally posted by Massive Lee View Post
      What about grinding a wrench and making it thinner? ;-) I have a few of these "special" wrenches for "special" purposes.
      Yup, too the grinder. AWWAYYYYYYY.

      Honestly, have you used one in this application? I have always heard of people using obstruction wrenches in this case?

      Either way. I still haven't swapped the parts yet.. Thanks for the reminder Massive.
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        Also. Anyone tried out Condors adjustable bushing??

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        Really really thinking about being the test rat.
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          Originally posted by HerbE30 View Post
          Also. Anyone tried out Condors adjustable bushing??

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          Really really thinking about being the test rat.
          They are cool looking but I don’t think they offer enough adjustment. They advertise 1 degree.
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            #6
            Which welding in eccentrics can offer 1.5. For a simpler and cheaper install, I would lean towards these with 12mm risers (which are typically run in conjunction with eccentrics too).

            I just wonder if they slip or anything like that. I may ditch the current Condor bushings and try these. I didn't want to create a whole new thread though.
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              #7
              I removed the trailing arm from the 'project' car, which has been setback to 'parts car'.

              I was trying to remove the TA from the passenger side. The gas tank input blocks the bolt from sliding out. I am hoping that I can drop the subframe about two inches to alleviate this. Will post an update!
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                #8
                Yeah, you have to drop the subframe to clear that bolt even if you don't have risers.

                Originally posted by whysimon
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                  Originally posted by FredK View Post
                  Yeah, you have to drop the subframe to clear that bolt even if you don't have risers.
                  I just bent it out of the way on the parts car and bent it back.

                  Can I just drop the subframe about two inches? As in not have to remove the driveshaft and the brake lines on the other side?
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                    #10
                    Oh sorry I wasn't clear about that. You don't need to remove the subframe, you just need to drop it around two inches so that it clears the fuel filler hose.

                    Originally posted by whysimon
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                      Originally posted by FredK View Post
                      Oh sorry I wasn't clear about that. You don't need to remove the subframe, you just need to drop it around two inches so that it clears the fuel filler hose.
                      Absolutely true. Completed the TA swap with no issues. Except my steering wheel is tilted. Wondering if anyone has had a similar issue. I should have posted this in the Track and AutoX thread https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=423636 . Any ideas gentlemen?
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