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CJHenderson

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Several questions on the trailing arms
« on: March 12, 2021, 13:05:34 »
I'm rebuilding the trailing arms and first question is the washer over the rubber bushing correct or does the edge needs to be pointing outward? Next, is the trailing arm for the driver side?
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Re: Several questions on the trailing arms
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2021, 13:53:45 »
Your question is a little confusing. The trailing arms are different and must be installed on the correct side. They point slightly inward when installed correctly and the "half crescent" metal ridge is also in-board when installed correctly.
Joe Alexander
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Re: Several questions on the trailing arms
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2021, 14:39:25 »
Thanks this is then for the left side.
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Re: Several questions on the trailing arms
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2021, 17:37:19 »
It is for the right side. Once you flip it over (installation orientation) the metal "C" is toward the inside.
Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio
1969 Dark Olive 280SL
2002 ML55 AMG (tow vehicle)
2002 SLK32 AMG (350 hp)
1982 300TD Wagon turbo 4spd.
1963 404 Mercedes Unimog (Swedish Army)
1989 flu419 Mercedes Unimog (US Army)
1998 E430
1974 450SLC Rally
1965 220SE Finback

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Re: Several questions on the trailing arms
« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2021, 17:42:56 »
And the bush is installed incorrectly.

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Re: Several questions on the trailing arms
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2021, 18:09:16 »
Thanks all
1970 280SL/8 W113 101624 miles.
1950 MG-TD
2021 Harley Davidson CVO Trike