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Old 05-05-2006, 07:40 PM   #1
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Is there a difference between lwb and swb trailing arms?

Im about to start shortening my frame, taking measurements and stuff. Is there a difference in trailing arm length between swb and lwb trucks?
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Old 05-05-2006, 07:42 PM   #2
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Re: Is there a difference between lwb and swb trailing arms?

I dont think so,I could be wrong though.....
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Old 05-05-2006, 07:43 PM   #3
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Re: Is there a difference between lwb and swb trailing arms?

I think they are the same
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Old 05-05-2006, 08:23 PM   #4
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Re: Is there a difference between lwb and swb trailing arms?

According to my LMC cataloge they are the same.
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Old 05-05-2006, 08:23 PM   #5
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Re: Is there a difference between lwb and swb trailing arms?

They are the same.

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Old 05-06-2006, 02:40 AM   #6
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Re: Is there a difference between lwb and swb trailing arms?

Long beds use extension brackets in the frame so the arms can reach the axel...
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Old 05-06-2006, 03:23 AM   #7
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Re: Is there a difference between lwb and swb trailing arms?

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Long beds use extension brackets in the frame so the arms can reach the axel...
No such thing. The crossmember that the trailing arms are bolted to is the same distance from the rear axle in a longbed as in a shortbed
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Old 05-06-2006, 10:25 AM   #8
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Re: Is there a difference between lwb and swb trailing arms?

No extensions on my longbed. I had the opportunity to compare a long vs short crossmember and trailing arms. There was absolutely no difference. As Travis said they are mounted the same distance from the axle.

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Old 05-06-2006, 04:27 PM   #9
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Re: Is there a difference between lwb and swb trailing arms?

So on a swb truck the crossmember is up under the cab?
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Old 05-06-2006, 05:04 PM   #10
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Re: Is there a difference between lwb and swb trailing arms?

yup
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