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E's69GMC · 02-20-2007, 02:16 AM

I want to switch from my leaf spring to the trailing arm setup, has anyone done this before?

tom71 · 02-25-2007, 12:30 AM

lots have done it on the blazer forum , look for gringoloco's trailing arm thread .

bedsled71 · 02-25-2007, 11:11 AM

you have to change out the center crossmember and then the links.. i changed mine to a link set up.. my truck came with leafs and now i have a 2link.. i used the existing spring hangers and went from there.. i dont have good articulation but it corners better then ever... there are many options for lowering a leaf setup though is thats what you are worried about.

E's69GMC · 02-26-2007, 02:22 AM

Thanks for the help guys, really appreciate it!

chevydog66 · 03-01-2007, 11:38 PM

E's 69 we are in the same situation. I have a 72 GMC, and am wanting to install a ART 4 link. What are we going to do?

02-20-2007, 02:16 AM	#1
E's69GMC Member of the Board Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Citrus Heights,CA Posts: 19	rear suspension question I want to switch from my leaf spring to the trailing arm setup, has anyone done this before?

02-25-2007, 12:30 AM	#2
tom71 what happened to flint mi Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 436	Re: rear suspension question lots have done it on the blazer forum , look for gringoloco's trailing arm thread . __________________ 71 swb 2wd fleet frame off in progress 72 4x4 blazer daily driver 70 olds cutlass s mint condition owned by a grandma 56 gmc 2wd project waitng 97 fiance mobile

02-25-2007, 11:11 AM	#3
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Re: rear suspension question you have to change out the center crossmember and then the links.. i changed mine to a link set up.. my truck came with leafs and now i have a 2link.. i used the existing spring hangers and went from there.. i dont have good articulation but it corners better then ever... there are many options for lowering a leaf setup though is thats what you are worried about.

02-26-2007, 02:22 AM	#4
E's69GMC Member of the Board Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Citrus Heights,CA Posts: 19	Re: rear suspension question Thanks for the help guys, really appreciate it! __________________ '69 GMC 3/4 ton starting its transformation to a low rolling daily driver

03-01-2007, 11:38 PM	#5
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: rear suspension question E's 69 we are in the same situation. I have a 72 GMC, and am wanting to install a ART 4 link. What are we going to do? __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up



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