72 C20 trailing arms - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jjimbo65 · 07-14-2010, 09:37 PM

I've got a 72 C20 that the only thing keeping off the highway is the rotted rear trailing arms. Any info on where to find a set would be appreciated greatly!

sjarrett71 · 07-14-2010, 09:39 PM

lmc or other vendors would probably have them but if you are posting a "want to buy" ad you need to be a site supporter.

SCOTI · 07-14-2010, 11:16 PM

Don't limit yourself to strictly C20 truck (trailing) arms. The C10 arms are the same thing w/some reinforcement plating. ECE sells a reinforcement kit if you can find some C10 arms (C10 arms will work as is but would be better if reinforced).

ECE (early classic enterprises), CPP (classic performance products), & Porterbuilt Streetrods all sell better than original aftermarket truck arms that will work will coil springs. LMC offers 'Made in China' replacements....

jjimbo65 · 07-15-2010, 10:09 PM

Thanks for the info SCOTI, I'm going to check them out.

SCOTI · 07-15-2010, 11:13 PM

Glad to help.

jjimbo65 · 07-16-2010, 12:05 AM

Damn SCOTI, just checked out your garage and I'm a little bit jealous!

**72k5zl1** · 07-16-2010, 12:10 PM

i have a set of roush arms in the for sale section. need to trim a couple brackets off and they will bolt in.

marks1972 · 07-16-2010, 06:43 PM

if what SCOTI said is true then i saw replacment trailing arms in the classic parts catalog for 1/2 ton @ $449 a pair

SCOTI · 07-16-2010, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by marks1972

if what SCOTI said is true then i saw replacment trailing arms in the classic parts catalog for 1/2 ton @ $449 a pair

They're good..... Porterbuilt's are better. Stronger & less deflection w/more articulation. It's like someone sat down & thought "how can I build the ULTIMATE truck arm".

**NGN** · 07-17-2010, 08:40 AM

Oh man, When I first bought my trailing arms from lmc maybe seven years ago they were U.S.A made, never would of got them if made else where. At that time I don't recall trailing arms being made anywhere. At least they were made of good quality when I did get them at that time can't speak for now . I now notice a lower price and that there's no mention of being U.S.A. made. Bummer! But I do agree with Scoti. Don't limit yourself and there are other venders

marks1972 · 07-17-2010, 10:11 AM

NGN you did it. You got me on my tangent. Sorry in advance. I don't think hardly anything we buy now is made in the US. Even if it is a US product most of the parts are made somwhere else. Then they still put made in the USA on it. I think that a US based company that outsorces parts or all of it's product should get the sh)@ taxed out of it for import tax maybee then they will bring some of the work and WORKMANSHIP back in the states. Sorry I went on a tangent and hijacked the tread this stuff just anoys the heck out of me

deek114 · 08-10-2010, 06:10 PM

I have a pretty clean pair of c20 trailing arms i just pulled off of a 68 c20. I think they are the same. Anyway this truck spent its life in arizona and ended up here to get parted so they are much nicer than any I have found in the midwest. If you are interested call me 217-791-2883

darush01 · 08-10-2010, 08:08 PM

I bought my 72 c20 and within a week they broke but I posted an ad on craigslist and in about two weeks I found a decent set for $60 only thing is they are for a half ton but Ill fix that

ratpackv8sonly · 08-10-2010, 08:43 PM

Short and long beds the same length arms right?

ERASER5 · 08-10-2010, 09:13 PM

Yes.

RIA69 · 08-10-2010, 11:58 PM

go look in a salvage yard I just pulled a set off of a '72 c10 for my '69 c20 and Im just going to reinforce them. I got mine for $40 bucks and they look great. the only issue I have run into is getting the old ones off. mine broke as well after a week of owning it. everything is rusted together so I have been doing alot of cutting today. still not even close to being done. I wish there was an easier way. good luck with yours.

darush01 · 08-11-2010, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RIA69

go look in a salvage yard I just pulled a set off of a '72 c10 for my '69 c20 and Im just going to reinforce them. I got mine for $40 bucks and they look great. the only issue I have run into is getting the old ones off. mine broke as well after a week of owning it. everything is rusted together so I have been doing alot of cutting today. still not even close to being done. I wish there was an easier way. good luck with yours.

same situation as me I got the new arms ready to install but the old broken ones are ruim I have been sted and i have already broken a few rachets and now like him I have been cutting on it for a few day and stiil havent gotten em off

RIA69 · 08-11-2010, 07:20 PM

well I solved my issue. I went the lazy route and am currently having a shop do it. To frustrating for me at this time. have to pack up to move Friday. good luck with your adventure guys.

07-14-2010, 09:37 PM	#1
jjimbo65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elwood, IA Posts: 4	72 C20 trailing arms I've got a 72 C20 that the only thing keeping off the highway is the rotted rear trailing arms. Any info on where to find a set would be appreciated greatly!

07-14-2010, 09:39 PM	#2
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: 72 C20 trailing arms lmc or other vendors would probably have them but if you are posting a "want to buy" ad you need to be a site supporter. __________________ -Scott-

07-14-2010, 11:16 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: 72 C20 trailing arms Don't limit yourself to strictly C20 truck (trailing) arms. The C10 arms are the same thing w/some reinforcement plating. ECE sells a reinforcement kit if you can find some C10 arms (C10 arms will work as is but would be better if reinforced). ECE (early classic enterprises), CPP (classic performance products), & Porterbuilt Streetrods all sell better than original aftermarket truck arms that will work will coil springs. LMC offers 'Made in China' replacements.... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 07-14-2010 at 11:17 PM.

07-15-2010, 10:09 PM	#4
jjimbo65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elwood, IA Posts: 4	Re: 72 C20 trailing arms Thanks for the info SCOTI, I'm going to check them out.

07-15-2010, 11:13 PM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: 72 C20 trailing arms Glad to help. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-16-2010, 12:05 AM	#6
jjimbo65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elwood, IA Posts: 4	Re: 72 C20 trailing arms Damn SCOTI, just checked out your garage and I'm a little bit jealous!

07-16-2010, 12:10 PM	#7
72k5zl1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bennington, vt Posts: 1,626	Re: 72 C20 trailing arms i have a set of roush arms in the for sale section. need to trim a couple brackets off and they will bolt in.

07-16-2010, 06:43 PM	#8
marks1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Atoka, TN Posts: 240	Re: 72 C20 trailing arms if what SCOTI said is true then i saw replacment trailing arms in the classic parts catalog for 1/2 ton @ $449 a pair __________________ Mark 1968 C-10 SWB 307/munci 4spd/411possi 1986-1990 1972 Cheyenne-10 LWB 350/TH350 IF SHE WHOULD HAVE KEEPT THE SHIRT ON THEY WOULDNT HAVE BROKEN UP THANKS ADAM SANDLER U. S. Navy Seabee "CAN DO", "The difficult we do at once. The impossible may take a little bit longer.","We Build We Fight", "Work Hard Play Hard"

07-17-2010, 08:40 AM	#10
NGN Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Old Bridge,NJ Posts: 838	Re: 72 C20 trailing arms Oh man, When I first bought my trailing arms from lmc maybe seven years ago they were U.S.A made, never would of got them if made else where. At that time I don't recall trailing arms being made anywhere. At least they were made of good quality when I did get them at that time can't speak for now . I now notice a lower price and that there's no mention of being U.S.A. made. Bummer! But I do agree with Scoti. Don't limit yourself and there are other venders Last edited by NGN; 07-17-2010 at 08:48 AM.

07-17-2010, 10:11 AM	#11
marks1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Atoka, TN Posts: 240	Re: 72 C20 trailing arms NGN you did it. You got me on my tangent. Sorry in advance. I don't think hardly anything we buy now is made in the US. Even if it is a US product most of the parts are made somwhere else. Then they still put made in the USA on it. I think that a US based company that outsorces parts or all of it's product should get the sh)@ taxed out of it for import tax maybee then they will bring some of the work and WORKMANSHIP back in the states. Sorry I went on a tangent and hijacked the tread this stuff just anoys the heck out of me __________________ Mark 1968 C-10 SWB 307/munci 4spd/411possi 1986-1990 1972 Cheyenne-10 LWB 350/TH350 IF SHE WHOULD HAVE KEEPT THE SHIRT ON THEY WOULDNT HAVE BROKEN UP THANKS ADAM SANDLER U. S. Navy Seabee "CAN DO", "The difficult we do at once. The impossible may take a little bit longer.","We Build We Fight", "Work Hard Play Hard"

08-10-2010, 06:10 PM	#12
deek114 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: decatur, IL. Posts: 162	Re: 72 C20 trailing arms I have a pretty clean pair of c20 trailing arms i just pulled off of a 68 c20. I think they are the same. Anyway this truck spent its life in arizona and ended up here to get parted so they are much nicer than any I have found in the midwest. If you are interested call me 217-791-2883 __________________ Friends don't let friends drive fords.

08-10-2010, 08:08 PM	#13
darush01 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville ky Posts: 398	Re: 72 C20 trailing arms I bought my 72 c20 and within a week they broke but I posted an ad on craigslist and in about two weeks I found a decent set for $60 only thing is they are for a half ton but Ill fix that

08-10-2010, 08:43 PM	#14
ratpackv8sonly Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Cruces New Mexico Posts: 214	Re: 72 C20 trailing arms Short and long beds the same length arms right?

08-10-2010, 09:13 PM	#15
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: 72 C20 trailing arms Yes. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

08-10-2010, 11:58 PM	#16
RIA69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: logan utah Posts: 78	Re: 72 C20 trailing arms go look in a salvage yard I just pulled a set off of a '72 c10 for my '69 c20 and Im just going to reinforce them. I got mine for $40 bucks and they look great. the only issue I have run into is getting the old ones off. mine broke as well after a week of owning it. everything is rusted together so I have been doing alot of cutting today. still not even close to being done. I wish there was an easier way. good luck with yours. __________________ 1969 C20 3/4 ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ



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08-11-2010, 07:20 PM	#18
RIA69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: logan utah Posts: 78	Re: 72 C20 trailing arms well I solved my issue. I went the lazy route and am currently having a shop do it. To frustrating for me at this time. have to pack up to move Friday. good luck with your adventure guys. __________________ 1969 C20 3/4 ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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