2" Drop Trailing arms - Page 7 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Frizzle Fry · 10-08-2009, 12:56 AM

Somethin's interesting about the front of those TA's...

SCOTI · 10-08-2009, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Somethin's interesting about the front of those TA's...

It's a clever idea no??

Frizzle Fry · 10-08-2009, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

It's a clever idea no??

I'm diggin it. He made an awesome choice for what to plug in there too.

SCOTI · 10-08-2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I'm diggin it. He made an awesome choice for what to plug in there too.

He listens to his customers.

*vegaschevy* · 10-08-2009, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonb72

I need a new pair of drawers

I did not see any woodworking tools in there

jasonb72 · 10-09-2009, 12:49 AM

You actually made me go look it up on the urban dictionary. Too many hours at work = second guessing yourself.

Drawers:
(noun) Underwear; Underpants
Drop your drawers!

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Originally Posted by vegaschevy

I did not see any woodworking tools in there

lo04chevy · 10-11-2009, 08:48 AM

With these Drop trailing arms. If I were to buy them and a 6" drop coil for the rear. That is a 8" drop for the rear. Am I going to have to notch? Pinion angle? 70 swb truck I am building.

SCOTI · 10-11-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by lo04chevy

With these Drop trailing arms. If I were to buy them and a 6" drop coil for the rear. A)That is a 8" drop for the rear. B) Am I going to have to notch? C) Pinion angle? 70 swb truck I am building.

A) Correct.
B) At the minimum.
C) Would still be acceptable. Could be on the edge if forward drivetrain components are not ideal. It's always a good idea to verify & correct w/shims if needed.

lo04chevy · 10-11-2009, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

A) Correct.
B) At the minimum.
C) Would still be acceptable. Could be on the edge if forward drivetrain components are not ideal. It's always a good idea to verify & correct w/shims if needed.

C) I'm wanting to do a 5.3L.

Also on doing the drop. cpp spindles are 2" and coil is 2.5 and rear coil is a 6". Reason being on using Nathans drop trailing arms, is to get rid of the rake. Or will I have a rake at 4.5/6?

shifty · 10-12-2009, 09:29 PM

i got a couple of gifts from Spohn today....

shifty · 10-13-2009, 06:08 PM

Hmmm....i got some more interesting little machined pieces in the mail today too. not sure what they are yet

it's like...every day a new gift! i like this!

**lolife99** · 10-13-2009, 06:23 PM

Hope they weren't mine, sent to you by mistake,...

SCOTI · 10-13-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Hope they weren't mine, sent to you by mistake,...

I KNOW they weren't mine

.

VA72C10 · 10-13-2009, 10:14 PM

I might have missed this...but do you make the arms longer or space the mounts on your crossmember to center back the rear in the rear wheelwell, or just have the person drill new holes further back if they want to...?

SCOTI · 10-14-2009, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

I might have missed this...but do you make the arms longer or space the mounts on your crossmember to center back the rear in the rear wheelwell, or just have the person drill new holes further back if they want to...?

It's a personal choice as any of the above will work.

PBFAB.COM · 10-14-2009, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

I might have missed this...but do you make the arms longer or space the mounts on your crossmember to center back the rear in the rear wheelwell, or just have the person drill new holes further back if they want to...?

Drilling the new holes will be the easiest solution. This will allow the rear axle center-line to be moved wherever one desires.

SCOTI · 10-14-2009, 01:09 AM

I chose spacers because you can change your mind & adjust as needed (not that I have a commitment problem

).

VA72C10 · 10-14-2009, 01:12 AM

Sorry, don't want to muddy this thread...but I think it shows a good reason to buy your product

Since I'm already way over budget, I'm gonna work with what I have...

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Drilling the new holes will be the easiest solution. This will allow the rear axle center-line to be moved wherever one desires.

I assume moving the crossmember back the necessary 1 1 1/4" will affect the carrier bearing mounting? (2pc driveshaft)

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I chose spacers because you can change your mind & adjust as needed (not that I have a commitment problem

).

Did you just buy 1" stock and drill out the holes and install behind the original brackets?

SCOTI · 10-14-2009, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Does this affect the carrier bearing mounting? (2pc driveshaft)

I can't say. This is the first one I've done like this & I don't know if it will be a 1 or 2pc shaft (all my previous trucks have been 1pc).

PBFAB.COM · 10-14-2009, 01:43 AM

The necessary distance to center the rear wheels in the wheel well will depend on how low you are wanting to go. It will be anywhere from 1" to 1.5" depending on preference.... and depending if you want the wheels centered at ride height, or when deflated. Careful measuring will allow one to set it up just how they want!

I also build trailing arms that are extended behind the bag mount in order to move the center-line back... all I need to know is how far one wants them extended (normally 1.25"). I am also building them with a 3" drop.

PBFAB.COM · 10-14-2009, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I chose spacers because you can change your mind & adjust as needed (not that I have a commitment problem

).

no problem at all....

SCOTI · 10-14-2009, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

no problem at all....

Hey, I never said I was decisive; I said I was an idea man.

SCOTI · 10-14-2009, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Did you just buy 1" stock and drill out the holes and install behind the original brackets?

Bingo. I tried it out w/wood to get my notches centered & for general set-up purposes.

Twisted78SS · 10-14-2009, 02:14 AM

Great info gentleman, I appreciate you sharing your insight and experience.

shifty · 10-14-2009, 03:02 PM

I got two very large, very heavy packages today.

I opened the longer, heavier one up. Guess what's inside?

10-08-2009, 12:56 AM	#151
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Somethin's interesting about the front of those TA's...

10-11-2009, 08:48 AM	#157
lo04chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brookland,Ar Posts: 72	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms With these Drop trailing arms. If I were to buy them and a 6" drop coil for the rear. That is a 8" drop for the rear. Am I going to have to notch? Pinion angle? 70 swb truck I am building. __________________ "You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.” Friedrich Nietzsche

10-12-2009, 09:29 PM	#160
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms i got a couple of gifts from Spohn today.... __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

10-13-2009, 06:08 PM	#161
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Hmmm....i got some more interesting little machined pieces in the mail today too. not sure what they are yet it's like...every day a new gift! i like this! __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

10-13-2009, 06:23 PM	#162
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Hope they weren't mine, sent to you by mistake,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-13-2009, 10:14 PM	#164
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms I might have missed this...but do you make the arms longer or space the mounts on your crossmember to center back the rear in the rear wheelwell, or just have the person drill new holes further back if they want to...? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-14-2009, 01:09 AM	#167
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms I chose spacers because you can change your mind & adjust as needed (not that I have a commitment problem ). __________________ 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.*

10-14-2009, 01:43 AM	#170
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms The necessary distance to center the rear wheels in the wheel well will depend on how low you are wanting to go. It will be anywhere from 1" to 1.5" depending on preference.... and depending if you want the wheels centered at ride height, or when deflated. Careful measuring will allow one to set it up just how they want! I also build trailing arms that are extended behind the bag mount in order to move the center-line back... all I need to know is how far one wants them extended (normally 1.25"). I am also building them with a 3" drop. __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

10-14-2009, 02:14 AM	#174
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Great info gentleman, I appreciate you sharing your insight and experience. __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired

10-14-2009, 03:02 PM	#175
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms I got two very large, very heavy packages today. I opened the longer, heavier one up. Guess what's inside? __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

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