Rear trailing arms ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Kas68c10 · 03-29-2002, 05:51 PM

Had a strange clunking noise in the truck,and acceleration and braking.Checked the clutch,tranny,u joints,and calipers,no luck. Finally jacked truck off the ground fron the frame and saw a space between the trailing arms and the rear axle.Tightened up the u bolts and now no noise. Problem is, looks like the arms are starting to collapse.Anybody got some good used one for me ? Got a decent price from Ed at Mothertruckers,but I haven't dealt with him before.Any opinions board ? Wes or Paul, have you guys got any ? Probably will change coils springs as well, will need cups and hardware,looking for inner fenders also...Any opinions appreciated.

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1968 SWB Stepside, pwr disc brake and tilt pwr steering, 5 spd tranny, HEI,Accel coil,K&N filter,3 bolt seatbelts, original i6 and wood bed, seat from an 89 Chevy, front and rear sway bars, moved gas tank to under the bed, headman hedders, new chrome bumpers,one wire alternator,WORK IN PROGRESS,Daily driver, 20 MPG, Freeland MI

*Fast68Chevy* · 03-29-2002, 06:02 PM

in the center of the arms there is a gap where the two halves meet, how much gap do you have exactly ? 3/16" or 5/16" or ?
i have a pair of trailing arms and pair of upper coil spring retainers that i dont need, im right below you so shipping wouldnt be so bad

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-'84 Z28 H.O. 305 L69 700R4 GT4 3.73
- 1984 Firebird SE 2.8L T-5 GT4 3.73
-1981 Cutlass Supreme, dunno what im gonna do with it yet...
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[This message has been edited by Fast68Chevy (edited March 29, 2002).]

*Gee_Emm* · 03-29-2002, 06:34 PM

I see that LMC is selling them brand new, but I don't know if you are a millionaire or not so.. I just got one off of a truck in Texas for $20 Almost burnt Texas down doing it but thats a different story.

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Reumster · 03-29-2002, 07:37 PM

Are you using thick washers on the u-bolts?? Are the nuts tring to split the two halfs of the trailing arms??

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Kas68c10 · 03-29-2002, 07:54 PM

I dont mean a gap in the center, it was on the outer edge of the arms. And underneath the axle the arms are starting to collapse,no washers,figured that was the way it came...
Fast, are they for a short box ? How much ?Can you send me pics? Really cant afford new.
Any thoughts on suppliers ?

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1968 SWB Stepside, pwr disc brake and tilt pwr steering, 5 spd tranny, HEI,Accel coil,K&N filter,3 bolt seatbelts, original i6 and wood bed, seat from an 89 Chevy, front and rear sway bars, moved gas tank to under the bed, headman hedders, new chrome bumpers,one wire alternator,WORK IN PROGRESS,Daily driver, 20 MPG, Freeland MI

Reumster · 03-29-2002, 08:16 PM

I believe the Trailing arms are the same in both Long box and short box, but I've been wrong before! LOL

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1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi/NOS. Power is nothing without control!

hobby67stepside · 03-29-2002, 10:04 PM

I think Reumster is right. There are only one size trailing arms. You could buy new from LMC or maybe others. If you have the capability to sandblast and rebuild your old ones that may be the way to go. That is what I did. It took a little time and some 1/8 plate steel and some welding. My brother who has been an engineer with a major car manufacturer for over 30 years (I don't suppose I dare say Ford - just did) thought it looked all right.

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Low68 · 03-30-2002, 01:59 AM

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*Fast68Chevy* · 03-31-2002, 01:13 PM

i dont have a digicam and all arms are same 64-72, only that 3/4 ton ones have extra steel welded onto underside, thats it

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Randy- Lincoln, IL
randy@ccaonline.com
-71/C-10(thx teeitup and crews!)350 4+4/CH465(thx 71Chev, GMCPaul, and CPNE)longfleet bed(thnx meathead95)!still building it-
-'84 Z28 H.O. 305 L69 700R4 GT4 3.73
- 1984 Firebird SE 2.8L T-5 GT4 3.73
-1981 Cutlass Supreme, dunno what im gonna do with it yet...
-79 G20 pass van, 350/th350/10bolt
*Paint is overrated
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tbolt427 · 03-31-2002, 10:31 PM

stockcarproducts.com I'am gonna try these when replacement time comes. Rear trailling arms , light and about 2 bills each.

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Longhorn Man · 03-31-2002, 10:36 PM

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Almost burnt Texas down doing it but thats a different story

No big loss there.

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True Blue '72 · 03-31-2002, 10:59 PM

I just bought a set on a 3/4 ton rolling chassis and their is no extra steel on the bottom of them. They may not be original.

03-29-2002, 05:51 PM	#1
Kas68c10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Freeland,Michigan,USA Posts: 312	Rear trailing arms ??? Had a strange clunking noise in the truck,and acceleration and braking.Checked the clutch,tranny,u joints,and calipers,no luck. Finally jacked truck off the ground fron the frame and saw a space between the trailing arms and the rear axle.Tightened up the u bolts and now no noise. Problem is, looks like the arms are starting to collapse.Anybody got some good used one for me ? Got a decent price from Ed at Mothertruckers,but I haven't dealt with him before.Any opinions board ? Wes or Paul, have you guys got any ? Probably will change coils springs as well, will need cups and hardware,looking for inner fenders also...Any opinions appreciated. ------------------ 1968 SWB Stepside, pwr disc brake and tilt pwr steering, 5 spd tranny, HEI,Accel coil,K&N filter,3 bolt seatbelts, original i6 and wood bed, seat from an 89 Chevy, front and rear sway bars, moved gas tank to under the bed, headman hedders, new chrome bumpers,one wire alternator,WORK IN PROGRESS,Daily driver, 20 MPG, Freeland MI __________________ 1968 SWB Stepside, 250,pwr disc brake and tilt pwr steering, 5 spd tranny, HEI,Accel coil,K&N filter,Seat from a later truck with built in seatbelts, front and rear sway bars, moved gas tank to under the bed, headman hedders, new chrome bumpers,one wire alternator,Weber k550cub carburator...WORK IN PROGRESS, Freeland MI , Just bought a 72 Jimmy!!!!!!!!!!!

03-29-2002, 07:37 PM	#4
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	Are you using thick washers on the u-bolts?? Are the nuts tring to split the two halfs of the trailing arms?? ------------------ 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi/NOS. Power is nothing without control! __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

03-29-2002, 07:54 PM	#5
Kas68c10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Freeland,Michigan,USA Posts: 312	I dont mean a gap in the center, it was on the outer edge of the arms. And underneath the axle the arms are starting to collapse,no washers,figured that was the way it came... Fast, are they for a short box ? How much ?Can you send me pics? Really cant afford new. Any thoughts on suppliers ? ------------------ 1968 SWB Stepside, pwr disc brake and tilt pwr steering, 5 spd tranny, HEI,Accel coil,K&N filter,3 bolt seatbelts, original i6 and wood bed, seat from an 89 Chevy, front and rear sway bars, moved gas tank to under the bed, headman hedders, new chrome bumpers,one wire alternator,WORK IN PROGRESS,Daily driver, 20 MPG, Freeland MI __________________ 1968 SWB Stepside, 250,pwr disc brake and tilt pwr steering, 5 spd tranny, HEI,Accel coil,K&N filter,Seat from a later truck with built in seatbelts, front and rear sway bars, moved gas tank to under the bed, headman hedders, new chrome bumpers,one wire alternator,Weber k550cub carburator...WORK IN PROGRESS, Freeland MI , Just bought a 72 Jimmy!!!!!!!!!!!

03-29-2002, 08:16 PM	#6
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	I believe the Trailing arms are the same in both Long box and short box, but I've been wrong before! LOL ------------------ 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi/NOS. Power is nothing without control! __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

03-29-2002, 10:04 PM	#7
hobby67stepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 952	I think Reumster is right. There are only one size trailing arms. You could buy new from LMC or maybe others. If you have the capability to sandblast and rebuild your old ones that may be the way to go. That is what I did. It took a little time and some 1/8 plate steel and some welding. My brother who has been an engineer with a major car manufacturer for over 30 years (I don't suppose I dare say Ford - just did) thought it looked all right. ------------------ '01 2500HD 4X4 Silverado 8.1 engine Allison tranny (for sale) '97 2500 4X4 454 eng '92 2500 4X4 350 eng '78 K20 4X4 400 eng '70 Boss 302 (owner for 25 years) '57 Ford shortbox 383 stroker TH350 tranny '23 T-bucket (built in '78) '02 Explorer '67 C-10 short step under construction Hobby 67 Stepside __________________ '05 2500 HD Silverado 6.0 liter '97 2500 4X4 454 eng '92 2500 4X4 350 eng '78 K20 4X4 400 eng '70 Boss 302 (owner for 27 years) '57 Ford shortbox 383 stroker TH350 tranny '23 T-bucket (built in '78) '02 Explorer '67 C-10 short step NW Iowa

03-29-2002, 06:02 PM	#2
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	in the center of the arms there is a gap where the two halves meet, how much gap do you have exactly ? 3/16" or 5/16" or ? i have a pair of trailing arms and pair of upper coil spring retainers that i dont need, im right below you so shipping wouldnt be so bad ------------------ Randy- Lincoln, IL randy@ccaonline.com -71/C-10(thx teeitup and crews!)350 4+4/CH465(thx 71Chev, GMCPaul, and CPNE)longfleet bed(thnx meathead95)!still building it- -'84 Z28 H.O. 305 L69 700R4 GT4 3.73 - 1984 Firebird SE 2.8L T-5 GT4 3.73 -1981 Cutlass Supreme, dunno what im gonna do with it yet... -79 G20 pass van, 350/th350/10bolt *Paint is overrated © RSS Enterprises 2000 [This message has been edited by Fast68Chevy (edited March 29, 2002).]

03-29-2002, 06:34 PM	#3
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	I see that LMC is selling them brand new, but I don't know if you are a millionaire or not so.. I just got one off of a truck in Texas for $20 Almost burnt Texas down doing it but thats a different story. ------------------ 1969 Chevrolet Custom Camper 20 350/400 70k original miles They have the Internet on Computers now? --Homer Simpson Gee_Emm's Page Help me get my truck on a soda bottle!!!!!

03-30-2002, 01:59 AM	#8
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	I ordered a one piece window kit from mother truckers. I was pleased with his service. He seemed to be knowledgable about the products he sells. Shipping didn't take too long. I would buy from him again. ------------------ http://www.geocities.com/a68rod __________________ Build Thread

03-31-2002, 01:13 PM	#9
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	i dont have a digicam and all arms are same 64-72, only that 3/4 ton ones have extra steel welded onto underside, thats it ------------------ Randy- Lincoln, IL randy@ccaonline.com -71/C-10(thx teeitup and crews!)350 4+4/CH465(thx 71Chev, GMCPaul, and CPNE)longfleet bed(thnx meathead95)!still building it- -'84 Z28 H.O. 305 L69 700R4 GT4 3.73 - 1984 Firebird SE 2.8L T-5 GT4 3.73 -1981 Cutlass Supreme, dunno what im gonna do with it yet... -79 G20 pass van, 350/th350/10bolt *Paint is overrated © RSS Enterprises 2000

03-31-2002, 10:31 PM	#10
tbolt427 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Nowhere USA Posts: 20	stockcarproducts.com I'am gonna try these when replacement time comes. Rear trailling arms , light and about 2 bills each. ------------------ Locked and Glocked __________________ Locked and Glocked 69/C-10 L79 M-22

03-31-2002, 10:59 PM	#12
True Blue '72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Moosic, PA. USA Posts: 31	I just bought a set on a 3/4 ton rolling chassis and their is no extra steel on the bottom of them. They may not be original.



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