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77CVT:
If you want to run bigger rear wheels get the offset ones!  Don't they come as a complete assembly so you don't have to worry about bearings?

If you do the rear bushes you'll need an alignment anyway.

www.usgmserviceparts.com is pretty reasonable.

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wayovermyhead:
G'day mate, congratulations on your purchase!

I'm sure I can speak for alot of us when I say that when you pull those trailing arms you will be in for more more than you anticipated, make sure you check your diff side yolk endplay while your in there (another can of worms)
If your trailing arm needs replacing that will not change the bearing/shim arrangement although you do have to take that assembly all apart to fit the new one.
If you have that apart you should at the very least check the shim spacing if your not going to replace the bearings (there are very few people out there who would have done this job properly or know how, chances are your bearings are not ideal as it is), which you might as well do anyway since your doing 90% of the job anyway.
DO NOT just put back in whatever came out, that is simply not good enough on these cars. I learnt how to do this job the hard way, It takes time, patience and an attention to detail above that of any described in any manual you will find. Also It is worth a note that any pack of shims you may buy to do the job will generally not give you the correct tolerances no matter what order you use them in. You will need a level grinder to face and adjust the shim thickness to make the setup perfect. If you do not, your bearings will not last or you will have too much end play (even if not perceptable) which will give you issues with your brakes.
I strongly suggest having a chat with someone who has done this job before and you can trust to give you good advice (I recommend Scott at corvette alterations)
Otherwise simply take it to them. If I had to do it again, I would do it myself. If I had to do it again for the first time, I would have paid someone else and relaxed with a beer.

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69 DIRTY RAT:
Here's a good thread on trailarms from DC
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77000

RHD.68.l89:
David,
You have U2U

David72Vette:
Thanks for your input guys.

After sleeping on it overnight I've decided that I'll get someone to do it for me.

It seems like a bit of a nightmare for someone who hasnt done it before and for the sake of a few bucks I dont want to stuff things up.

Once again I really appreciate your input and I'll sure to let you know how I go.

Cheers
Dave

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