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Dino Driver 06-02-2016 02:32 PM

Trailing arm choices
 
I have a 1960 with 1964 frame. I want to replace the original trailing arms with something better. I have a 6.0l and need something stronger.

The trailing arms from POL look great but are $600. The trailing arms from Early Classics look to be a little more simple and are $500.

Are there any other choices out there. I'm looking for the most for my money.

drfloyd 06-02-2016 03:02 PM

Re: Trailing arm choices
 
No Limit has one. There's a thread about them four or five down from this one. I'm pretty sure he has it for your year model.

tinydb84 06-02-2016 05:25 PM

Re: Trailing arm choices
 
Stock arms should be plenty strong but Porterbuilt and CPP also make arms.

SCOTI 06-02-2016 05:43 PM

Re: Trailing arm choices
 
Porterbuilt or No limit. Both are adjustable & offer the best articulation for a solid style T/A.

Dino Driver 06-07-2016 05:49 PM

Re: Trailing arm choices
 
Thx for the suggestions. I had narrowed down to Early classics and POL because I don't need the packages No limit and Porterbuilt offer and didn't see individual sales of the trailing arms. Read some really negative reports about the tubular arms that CPP have plus they don't have the clip for the park brake. I considered the stock style arms but after seeing strengthening kits for them I was not sure they were the best choice. I do also want to use a rear sway bar .

tinydb84 06-07-2016 06:07 PM

Re: Trailing arm choices
 
Email Porterbuilt directly. I've gotten random parts not listed on their site from them.

SCOTI 06-07-2016 06:12 PM

Re: Trailing arm choices
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Dino Driver (Post 7618126)
Thx for the suggestions. I had narrowed down to Early classics and POL because I don't need the packages No limit and Porterbuilt offer and didn't see individual sales of the trailing arms. Read some really negative reports about the tubular arms that CPP have plus they don't have the clip for the park brake. I considered the stock style arms but after seeing strengthening kits for them I was not sure they were the best choice. I do also want to use a rear sway bar .

Perhaps reaching out to each of those board supporting vendors (or one of their distributors) will get you the info needed vs just going to an online website.

VictoriaHardware 06-07-2016 08:02 PM

Re: Trailing arm choices
 
I know the original arms were prone to failure due to rust between the two halves, but has anyone ever seen one break due to too much horsepower? There are all these places selling "stronger & better" arms and reinforcing plates, but is it really necessary?


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