Thread: 01 grand prix trailing arm questions

Originally Posted by TheManiac

There non-tubular, hence why they are stock. I replaced them just because I wanted to stiffen the rear end (outside of that, they are in great condition).

As for being a PITA to change, not sure why. Admittedly my only pain point was not having an impact gun available (breaking the bolts free holding the arm took a lot of UMPH). Out side of that, changing them was a breeze, easy, straight forward.

As I stated, if I were going to buy a set new, I too agree with going for a tubular pair (hence why I recommended ordering a set from UMI Performance, like what I put on my Monte). The tubular ones will function better then stock. Just my opinion.

I replaced my stock trailing arms with a set of GMPP trailing arms for $36 for the pair (they are tubular versus the stock ones that are u shaped) but I don't believe they are available any longer. For a street driven car (not raced), they would be perfect if you can still get them. Mine were very easy to replace-no issues, very straight forward-car had 90,000 miles at the time. As noted, an impact gun makes it very easy! The front lower control arms were real easy as well, just to note.

Originally Posted by jbamonte

I replaced my stock trailing arms with a set of GMPP trailing arms for $36 for the pair (they are tubular versus the stock ones that are u shaped) but I don't believe they are available any longer. For a street driven car (not raced), they would be perfect if you can still get them. Mine were very easy to replace-no issues, very straight forward-car had 90,000 miles at the time. As noted, an impact gun makes it very easy! The front lower control arms were real easy as well, just to note.

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