The AMC Forum : 58 RAmbler trunion http://theamcforum.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; The AMC Forum : Suspension, Steering, Brakes & Wheels : 58 RAmbler trunion Mon, 20 May 2013 05:35:04 +0000 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:46:51 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.03 360 theamcforum.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=38642 The AMC Forum http://theamcforum.com/forum/http://www.theamcforum.com/forum/skin_images_amc/forumheader.png http://theamcforum.com/forum/ 58 RAmbler trunion : Pics and assembly info here on... http://theamcforum.com/forum/58-rambler-trunion_topic38642_post353251.html#353251 Author: tomj
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Posted: Apr/13/2012 at 11:46pm

Pics and assembly info here on that early American suspension:

http://www.wps.com/AMC/1963-Rambler-American/Suspension/index.html

I did some slight re-engineering on the upper trunnion but if you use the stock bolt it's trivial to ignore my mods. 

]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:46:51 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/58-rambler-trunion_topic38642_post353251.html#353251 58 RAmbler trunion : For the big car you can find the... http://theamcforum.com/forum/58-rambler-trunion_topic38642_post353177.html#353177 Author: 59ramblersuper6
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Posted: Apr/13/2012 at 3:02pm

For the big car you can find the upper trunnion for 75-110 new or NOS. The NOS ones from the AMC supplers are about 110. You can get a new one from Rare parts for 75. The lower ones are about $125 from rare parts and $200 from AMC suppliers, If the control arms are shot good luck finding them. I cleared everyone out last year doing mine. The used arms I got from Galvins and APD were cracked or bent so skip the used ones and find some NOS ones.

Some notes to a first timer working with the lower trunnion design. Be sure to have the trunnion caps tack welded to the arms. Not fully welded just tacked,0 use the correct shocks and retain the lower shock spacer, torque the lower shock bolt to 125. ]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:02:02 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/58-rambler-trunion_topic38642_post353177.html#353177 58 RAmbler trunion : If it's a 58-63 American... http://theamcforum.com/forum/58-rambler-trunion_topic38642_post353085.html#353085 Author: farna
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Posted: Apr/13/2012 at 6:14am

If it's a 58-63 American upper trunnion and they were replacing with an NOS one, $400 is about right. It can generally be repaired though. 

Edited by farna - Apr/13/2012 at 6:15am]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 06:14:58 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/58-rambler-trunion_topic38642_post353085.html#353085 58 RAmbler trunion : Not sure, will check on the model.Said... http://theamcforum.com/forum/58-rambler-trunion_topic38642_post353020.html#353020 Author: javelinman74
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Posted: Apr/12/2012 at 8:37pm

Not sure, will check on the model.
Said something about a grease fitting?
No need to go too deep yet, as not sure when I can get over and see where he wants to go.  Mentioned about having taken it to MANY different shops for different work, and getting taken a LOT!
The $400 was for the part alone, so not sure how realistic that is?
I'll check it out and remember you for the parts...
Richard
]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:37:02 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/58-rambler-trunion_topic38642_post353020.html#353020 58 RAmbler trunion : The lower trunnion is the same... http://theamcforum.com/forum/58-rambler-trunion_topic38642_post352959.html#352959 Author: farna
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Posted: Apr/12/2012 at 2:42pm

The lower trunnion is the same on all pre 64 Americans and pre 62 big cars. Uppers are different. It really does depend on whether the problem is the upper or lower trunnion and just how bad it is. The lower has to be replaced if bad. The upper is replaced in the big car, but an American upper can usually be repaired, but it's not cheap if a machine shop does most of the work. Here's a site for the upper trunnion repair in an American: http://www.wps.com/AMC/1963-Rambler-American/Suspension/index.html.

If the trunnion cross pin seized the upper arms are probably shot also, but there is a fix for that. Requires welding, and a slightly longer pin. Let us know what trunnion is bad and how bad -- a couple photos would be nice, even is still on the car if it's the upper trunnion.
]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:42:56 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/58-rambler-trunion_topic38642_post352959.html#352959 58 RAmbler trunion : What model of '58? If it's... http://theamcforum.com/forum/58-rambler-trunion_topic38642_post352711.html#352711 Author: ramblinrev
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Posted: Apr/11/2012 at 6:33pm

What model of '58? If it's an American, I may be able to help with parts.

Paul
]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:33:07 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/58-rambler-trunion_topic38642_post352711.html#352711 58 RAmbler trunion : It depends on if that's... http://theamcforum.com/forum/58-rambler-trunion_topic38642_post352691.html#352691 Author: tyrodtom
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Posted: Apr/11/2012 at 6:06pm

 It depends on if that's a upper trunnion or lower,  the lower is around $200.  and if that $400. price is labor too,  that's not surprizing with today's labor rates. 
  The upper trunnion is more.  And more labor to do also.


Edited by tyrodtom - Apr/11/2012 at 6:07pm]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:06:27 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/58-rambler-trunion_topic38642_post352691.html#352691 58 RAmbler trunion : Got a new member here that has... http://theamcforum.com/forum/58-rambler-trunion_topic38642_post352682.html#352682 Author: javelinman74
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Posted: Apr/11/2012 at 5:44pm

Got a new member here that has a 58 Rambler and had a problem with his trunion.  Appears to have dropped down?  Sorry I don't know a lot about these.  Got a price of $400 for replacement, must be new or nos?  Any ideas of what he is dealing with and is there any other options?
Curious to see IF I can help out.  He's had the car to different garages for work (senior) and most places have screwed him up one way or another.  Want to get him directed to a reliable friend of mine...

THANKS for thoughts!
Richard
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