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Old 03-19-05, 05:37 PM
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Solid Trailing Arms - replacement joints?

Anybody know a source for replacement heim joints that have dust boots and grease fittings?

I have the Petitt solid trailing arms that have worn quite a bit.
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check Baker Precision http://www.bakerprecision.com/rodacc.htm

or get a set of these http://www.rx7.com/store/rx7/fdlaunchkit.html
Old 03-19-05, 06:43 PM
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rotary extreme makes a good set. check them out or use the search button for more info.
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http://www.rotaryextreme.com/fdindex.html

if you look up trailing arms they claim the joint is "self lubricating"...hmmmm

at least they have seals
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You can replace the rod ends with QA-1 XMR-10 (or XML-10, depending on the thread direction) from Jeg's for ~$20 each. I replaced the rod ends in my M2 toe links with these rod ends and they seem to be working fine. The Pettit arms probably use the same 5/8" size rod ends, but it would be worth checking the size before ordering. I chose the QA-1 units after looking at a lot of price lists and data sheets. The QA-1 rod ends are strong and cheap, and they seem to be holding up fine on my car, though I think any rod end is going to be a wear item that needs periodic replacement.

I posted about some dust sealing options from Baker Precision here:
https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...1&postcount=13

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What are some signs of failing Trailing Arms? I have the K2RD Trailing Arms, and theyve been on the car for a while.
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What are some signs of failing Trailing Arms? I have the K2RD Trailing Arms, and theyve been on the car for a while.
rear end clunk, unpredictable/inaccurate turn in, rear end shimmy.
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Thanks all.
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