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  • Rob M.
    Very Frequent User
    • April 30, 2003
    • 657

    Trailing Arms

    I have pulled my trailing arms off my car and have been considering using Duntov Motor Company as a source for reconditioned originals (recommended by a fellow member). Anyone have experience with them you would like to share?



    Thanks in advance
    Rob

    '66 327/300 Regional Top Flt
    '08 6 speed coupe
  • Wayne P.
    Expired
    • January 22, 2008
    • 444

    #2
    Re: Trailing Arms

    I used Bair's very happy with product and service. Might be expensive to ship to depending if you are on the West Coast.
    Last edited by Wayne P.; January 6, 2010, 10:46 AM.

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    • Larry M.
      Extremely Frequent Poster
      • December 31, 1991
      • 2686

      #3
      Re: Trailing Arms

      Originally posted by Wayne Partridge (48428)
      I used Blairs very happy with product and service.
      I agree. My arms are currently being removed and will go to Bairs next week for rebuild. They even supply the shipping boxes to avoid damage. I would strongly consider them.

      Duntov may or may not rebuild their own arms. You could call and inquire. Often these companies will resell ones they get wholesale from a rebuilder. Could be Bairs, Ikerds, Van Steel, etc.

      Also consider Gary Ramadei for rebuilt trailing arms. He occassionally posts here......has an excellent reputation for quality work.

      Larry

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      • Harry S.
        Extremely Frequent Poster
        • July 31, 2002
        • 5245

        #4
        Re: Trailing Arms

        Check the thickness of the metal in all places on the T-arms. If you find lumps and bumps that may be swelling from a rust infested spot. If you find this just get new arms from Bairs. This is a safety issue that I believe overrides originality.


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        • Dick W.
          Former NCRS Director Region IV
          • June 30, 1985
          • 10483

          #5
          Re: Trailing Arms

          I will second using Bairs. Yogi and Brian have been building the arms for 30 or so years.
          Dick Whittington

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          • Donald O.
            Extremely Frequent Poster
            • May 31, 1990
            • 1575

            #6
            Re: Trailing Arms

            Bair's is doing both my trailing arms as I write this.
            The light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off.

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            • Steven B.
              Extremely Frequent Poster
              • June 30, 1982
              • 3976

              #7
              Re: Trailing Arms

              Bair's is excellent and very experienced.

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              • Donald B.
                Expired
                • May 31, 2001
                • 5

                #8
                Re: Trailing Arms

                Here is another vote for Bair's they did mine too, shipped me the boxes to use for transportation. Make sure you tell them if you want them to meet NCRS expectations.

                donald

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                • Peter J.
                  Very Frequent User
                  • September 30, 1994
                  • 586

                  #9
                  Re: Trailing Arms

                  Another vote for Bairs. They did mine ten years ago and no troubles since.

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                  • Gary R.
                    Extremely Frequent Poster
                    • March 31, 1989
                    • 1796

                    #10
                    Re: Trailing Arms

                    As mentioned I do them and machine fit all the parts. Takes me a lot longer but they come out the best. With that said, Bairs would be the ONLY vendor I would recommend. Brian Bair is an honest guy as is his business.

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                    • Tom S.
                      Extremely Frequent Poster
                      • February 29, 2004
                      • 1087

                      #11
                      Re: Trailing Arms

                      I have used Van steel a couple times. Very satisfied, but I have heard nothing but good about Bairs. Tom

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                      • Rob M.
                        Very Frequent User
                        • April 30, 2003
                        • 657

                        #12
                        Re: Trailing Arms

                        Thanks all for your input! I really appreciate it.
                        Rob

                        '66 327/300 Regional Top Flt
                        '08 6 speed coupe

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                        • William C.
                          NCRS Past President
                          • May 31, 1975
                          • 6037

                          #13
                          Re: Trailing Arms

                          As I live about 30 miles from Bair's and have known them since the 70's I'm predjudiced, but I can also tell you that they also do the work for some of the more reputable shops across the country.
                          Bill Clupper #618

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