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Old 08-29-2016, 10:00 PM   #6
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You can remove the trailing arm with the subframe and differential in place. That said, I agree with you, leave the arm in place and weld in some reinforcements.

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Originally Posted by paul somlo View Post
When I replaced my rear trailing arm bushings, I removed the rear end, as I also replaced the subframe bushings. I'm not sure if the fasteners that hold the trailing arm are accessible without dropping the rear end. Another reason to weld.
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