Trail arm bushings

Tiny
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Should the trail arm be 1-1/4” space to allow for bushing sleeves? I do not know if they were over tightened and now I need to spread them then re-weld? The bushings and sleeves touching each other need 1-1/4” space.
Wednesday, August 8th, 2018 AT 5:36 PM

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Tiny
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Good morning.

Can you post a picture of what you see?
Roy

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Thursday, August 9th, 2018 AT 3:33 AM
Tiny
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I tried to post them last night. Sorry. I have set the bushings in holes for show.
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Thursday, August 9th, 2018 AT 4:00 AM
Tiny
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When I removed these arm the little bit of weld was broke at the end. Not thinking about gap I just rewelded them.
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Thursday, August 9th, 2018 AT 4:01 AM
Tiny
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Are they original GM bushings?
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Thursday, August 9th, 2018 AT 4:16 AM
Tiny
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I just bought them from Paragon Corvette parts. I did check the new to old size especially the sleeve length. They are correct. I wonder if over the years a tech had not over tightened the bolt. I had one arm pressed in and ended up with about 3/16” of inch between sleeve and arm. On one side. The other bushing was seated.
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Thursday, August 9th, 2018 AT 4:19 AM
Tiny
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I can post as many pictures as you would like. Never owed a Corvette before so there design is sure different.
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Thursday, August 9th, 2018 AT 4:22 AM
Tiny
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On another note; I guess I am not understanding the bush rings. When installed would the sleeves be touching? Or maybe a gap between them? There is plenty of room in the pocket. There was a 1/2” on one side and 3/8” worth of shims on the other side. Strange enough they were about the same spacing on both arms.
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Thursday, August 9th, 2018 AT 4:41 AM
Tiny
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I guess you lost interest in question or maybe stumped. Have not heard from you in few hours.
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Thursday, August 9th, 2018 AT 6:36 AM
Tiny
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Thank you for using 2CarPros. Com. Please be patient Roy will be back with you shortly.
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Thursday, August 9th, 2018 AT 2:55 PM
Tiny
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Yep, I am trying to find all the correct information for you.

Thanks for your patience.

Roy
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Thursday, August 9th, 2018 AT 2:58 PM
Tiny
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Okay, thanks so much.
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Thursday, August 9th, 2018 AT 2:59 PM
Tiny
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I have a friend in the Corvette club. Waiting for him to get back to me with the information.

Roy
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Thursday, August 9th, 2018 AT 3:57 PM
Tiny
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Okay, thanks.
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