Rear Trailing Arm Question

[normandy2013]

Hey folks so I was driving a few days ago and I heard something snapped I was like what could it be this time...Everytime I brake I would hear a very loud clunking noise coming from the rear left side. So I got home and jacked the rear up, took off the left rear tire and inspected the area and found out my Rear Left Trailing Arm snapped at the wheel area...Basically my rear left wheel can move around like...bounce around (not cool)

So I bought a replacement today from CarQuest for $40 (Love them, could get any part by them at end of the day)

I was actually trying to remove the broken trailing arm and I was having a hard time loosening the bolt so I gave up...On the service manual the bolt says 87-126 and the other bolt says 63-104....

Would I need an air tool to remove these 2 bolts or could I do it by hand laying down uncomfortably under the car with 2 jack stands?

Thinking of cost if I need an air tool, $200 for air compressor and impact wrench...or ~$60 for 1hr labor at local gas station to do the swap...or rent the compressor for ~$50 with $100 Deposit.

 

[bikingpro5]

i did all of mine laying under the car on jack stands with a powerbar and 17mm socket, spray them with some penetrating oil before you do them.

that also is not an OE trailing arm, looks to be a GT SPEC part that failed.

 

[normandy2013]

Damn dude your f*cking awsome, you noticed it was aftermarket...I didn't even know previous owner put it on...but I do have a few GTSPEC parts...but didn't know also the trailing arm...
I should warranty up the b*tch, looks like ill be having mismatch trailing arms for now....but how did you fit a socket in the other bolt where the door closes...or do I just need to use a wrench...sh*t is bolted as f*ck same and same concept about righty tighty lefty loosy while facing the bolt...get confusing when your not facing the bolt...

 

[bikingpro5]

i used a wrench on mine when i swapped to the aftermarket pieces for the bolt that is close to the door.

 

[hornsfan10609]

Just take it to the shop if it's giving you trouble. It shouldn't be that hard to get off

 

[normandy2013]

Done deal you guys, I took it too the local gas station, I just ask them to replace the part, 1 hour labor $80...I need to get air tools soon !!!
I have a new problem Ill make another thread !