Is there a difference between a short bed and long bed trailing arm - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fastbagged68 · 12-26-2002, 07:30 PM

Are the lengths defferent between a long bed and short bed trailing arm? I have a 63 carry all and a frame from a short bed that I'm going to be making my air brackets off of. It has a monster notch, I'm going to crossmember drop and get all the bugs worked out so when I put it in my burban it works right.

jays68yak · 12-26-2002, 07:46 PM

sorry I cant help with your question, but where in the tri valley do you live?

fastbagged68 · 12-26-2002, 07:48 PM

I lived in San Ramon, but now in brentwood. I'm always in Dublin at my freinds houses. Ever seen a red fleetside on bags rolling around there?

70cst10 · 12-26-2002, 07:55 PM

I don't think there is any difference. I think the longbed arms are mounted further back on the frame. I have one of each (longbed and shortbed with coils). I could check for you in the morning.

jays68yak · 12-26-2002, 08:14 PM

Nope I have not seen a bagged truck around here. I have a friend that just moved out to brentwood. OMG there is so much to do out there. J/K Do you go tothe good guys show much? Maybe youll see me there some time this year.

fastbagged68 · 12-26-2002, 08:23 PM

ya I always go to the goodguys shows. I just sold my truck. So you won't be seeing it. But my suburban I hope to have driving by the next october show.

**jerry moss** · 12-26-2002, 09:56 PM

cool, another brentwood-ite:p

mikeoj · 12-26-2002, 10:12 PM

All 1/2t trailing arms are the same.Long or short wheelbase.3/4t are the same with the exception of a plate attached where the u-bolts go thru te arms.Hope this helps,Mike

12-26-2002, 07:30 PM	#1
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	Is there a difference between a short bed and long bed trailing arm Are the lengths defferent between a long bed and short bed trailing arm? I have a 63 carry all and a frame from a short bed that I'm going to be making my air brackets off of. It has a monster notch, I'm going to crossmember drop and get all the bugs worked out so when I put it in my burban it works right.

12-26-2002, 07:46 PM	#2
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,454	sorry I cant help with your question, but where in the tri valley do you live? __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

12-26-2002, 07:55 PM	#4
70cst10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Gaston, SC Posts: 580	I don't think there is any difference. I think the longbed arms are mounted further back on the frame. I have one of each (longbed and shortbed with coils). I could check for you in the morning. __________________ Milan 1964 Chevelle SS 283/M20

12-26-2002, 08:14 PM	#5
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,454	Nope I have not seen a bagged truck around here. I have a friend that just moved out to brentwood. OMG there is so much to do out there. J/K Do you go tothe good guys show much? Maybe youll see me there some time this year. __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

12-26-2002, 09:56 PM	#7
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,915	cool, another brentwood-ite:p __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

12-26-2002, 07:48 PM	#3
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	I lived in San Ramon, but now in brentwood. I'm always in Dublin at my freinds houses. Ever seen a red fleetside on bags rolling around there?

12-26-2002, 08:23 PM	#6
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	ya I always go to the goodguys shows. I just sold my truck. So you won't be seeing it. But my suburban I hope to have driving by the next october show.

12-26-2002, 10:12 PM	#8
mikeoj Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: WI,USA Posts: 495	All 1/2t trailing arms are the same.Long or short wheelbase.3/4t are the same with the exception of a plate attached where the u-bolts go thru te arms.Hope this helps,Mike __________________ 69 Lwb C-10 402/700R4 70 Lwb C-10 250/3pd Wisc.



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