The trailing arms are aluminum on all the IRS cars. What needs to be
checked carefully for corrosion is not the arms themselves but the
arm's attachment points on the frame. Look for rust and cracks where
the bolts pass through the frame, particularly on the side of the
frame facing forward. Also check the brackets carefully for cracks.
Jim
'74 TR6 CF20076U
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Subject: 76 TR 6 Trailing Arms
Author: Neil Beasley <74741.2020@compuserve.com> at smtpcc1
Date: 8/5/96 10:08 PM
Hello all,
While balancing the rear wheels, I noticed the trailing arms on my 76 TR 6 look
like aluminum. After scratching the dirt off and even checking with a magnet,
we concluded that's what they are made of.
Is this unusual? I keep hearing about corrosion in this area on the list and
always assumed they were made of steel.
Neil (10% of life is event and 90% is attitude)
76 TR 6
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