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I'm thinking about bidding on this auction on ebay but as stated, one of the rear trailing arms is bent, but it says easy fix... Easy fix as in i'll probably have to just buy another one ya think..?? or easy fix like, a local mechanic could fix it for not that expensive..?? I'm not a brake genius and i've searched came up with nothing on fixing trailing arms... Thanks..

 

The Rear Right Trailing Arm (the one that's missing the TA Bushing) is bent BADLY! Looks like heavy side impact caused this part of the TA to fold inwards... Don't bother trying to reuse it.

You'll have to find another TA to use, or try swapping from the Spindle outward. I am unsure as to whether the TAs you are currently running will accept them or not, as I haven't done this conversion yet. Hopefully someone else will be able to say so or not.

The important thing is for the Spindle, Caliper, and Hub/Bearing Assembly to be intact, undamaged, and usable. Otherwise it's just a PITA... As far as "easy fix" goes, there are a lot of complications that can come into play with this swap. Some people experience more than others. If you buy this set, you'll have to remove the Spindles from the Donor TA as well as your Project TA, which can mean stripped Torx Head Bolts. In addition these Bolts (and the Nyloc Nut) are in a tough place to access, unless you either remove your TAs or raise the car on a Lift (you might not get the clearance you need with Jack Stands). For best results, buy the right tools and take your time as power tools aren't always the best with old parts.

The high bid is around 810, with another 175 for shipping, and anywhere from 120-250 for a new TA... I say pass...

GL
JasonGhostz

 

i'm with jason...plus, it doesn't even seem like the conversion comes w/ the ebrake cables, which is a need if you're swapping into eg or ek (-Si)...

 

you dont need the trailing arms, you can use your old ones. theres a couple of bolts you can take off the disc that connects to the trailing arm. its just easier to install the whole trailing arm thats all

 

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This is correct.

You don't need the trailing arms. Just unbolt the hub assemblies and swap them onto your existing trailing arms.

That's also not a "JDM ITR" conversion. The JDM '98-Spec ITR 5-lug front hubs take 36mm axles (which don't exist for the D-series). USDM ITR hubs take the standard 32mm axles.

 

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This is correct.

You don't need the trailing arms. Just unbolt the hub assemblies and swap them onto your existing trailing arms.

That's also not a "JDM ITR" conversion. The JDM '98-Spec ITR 5-lug front hubs take 36mm axles (which don't exist for the D-series). USDM ITR hubs take the standard 32mm axles.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Truu I figured there was a minor difference somewhere along the lines that I was overlooking cuz of my underknowledge on brake systems... So is that a good deal than..?? Or is anything near a G to much..??