Are trailing arms the same left & right? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

scrapmetalart · 09-21-2010, 02:09 AM

except for the parking brake cable bracket. Are they straight? can I switch them side to side?

I have 2 good drivers sides & 2 rusted passenger sides....

cdowns · 09-21-2010, 05:47 AM

no they r different

scrapmetalart · 09-21-2010, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

no they r different

bent different side to side?

*Shane* · 09-21-2010, 08:36 AM

lay a right and left side by side ... you'll see the difference

scrapmetalart · 09-21-2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

lay a right and left side by side ... you'll see the difference

I did, Thats why im asking. I cant "see" any difference other than the park brake cable bracket...

71meangreenc10 · 09-21-2010, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by scrapmetalart

I did, Thats why im asking. I cant "see" any difference other than the park brake cable bracket...

That is a major difference, the cable goes on the outside.

Smitty

scrapmetalart · 09-21-2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

That is a major difference, the cable goes on the outside.

Smitty

thats easily fixed...

292farmer · 09-21-2010, 06:07 PM

i thought the ends where the bushing go were at different angles

scrapmetalart · 09-21-2010, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 292farmer

i thought the ends where the bushing go were at different angles

ill check that carefully. Thank you

292farmer · 09-21-2010, 08:19 PM

also to me, it looks like if u take the right side to left or vice versa the angle of the u bolts would go the wrong way. btw this is a 1972 frame and susp.

scrapmetalart · 09-21-2010, 08:52 PM

laying on the shop floor side by side everything looks straight. i will unbolt one from my truck & swap the "wrong" side arm on & see what happens...

teeitup · 09-21-2010, 09:09 PM

I thnk they are the same except the E brake bracket

scrapmetalart · 09-21-2010, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by teeitup

I thnk they are the same except the E brake bracket

I think so too & if I dont fall asleep under my truck I will know soon.

Gonna swap one now...

cdowns · 09-21-2010, 09:44 PM

if you really cant see the difference between a left and right trailing arm you need to get your eyes examined by a good doctor

292farmer · 09-21-2010, 10:04 PM

^^^ we haven't seen his its possible he has some aftermarket ones, i saw some while looking for the pics i posted that are just about perfectly straight(pst i think).

teeitup · 09-21-2010, 10:08 PM

If I remember right I sold a drivers side to a guy and he needed a pass side, he just cut off the e brake bracket and was driving the truck the next day. They do not have a sideways bend in them, they only bend upwards, I've taken quite a few off and shipped quite a few

*lakeroadster* · 09-21-2010, 10:20 PM

I just spent the day under my '65 putting on dual exhaust and based on what I am seeing they are the same, except for the emergency brake bracket which is not a big deal to change.

This would make a lot of sense from GM's perspective, (1) less part to make and keep in stock!

vanceman · 09-21-2010, 10:30 PM

I have both of them laying on my shop floor. I looked real good tonight and I cant see a difference other than the E Brake brackets.

scrapmetalart · 09-21-2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

if you really cant see the difference between a left and right trailing arm you need to get your eyes examined by a good doctor

maybe so but they look straight to me....

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Originally Posted by vanceman

I have both of them laying on my shop floor. I looked real good tonight and I cant see a difference other than the E Brake brackets.

I did the same & they look the same except for that bracket. Im too tired tonight but I will get one swapped soon. Thanks

SCOTI · 09-21-2010, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

if you really cant see the difference between a left and right trailing arm you need to get your eyes examined by a good doctor

Or maybe those that think they're 'bent' differently L to R need to?? From what I remember, they're straight w/the only difference being the e-brake tabs.

**Hart_Rod** · 09-21-2010, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by scoti

or maybe those that think they're 'bent' differently l to r need to?? From what i remember, they're straight w/the only difference being the e-brake tabs.

+1

**GR8-68** · 09-23-2010, 04:57 PM

look straight to me

LT4XTREME · 09-23-2010, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by hart_rod

+1

+2

292farmer · 09-23-2010, 05:49 PM

i'd say straight i did crawl beneath my truck and noticed mine has a more of a tapered end where u bolt goes in depending or which angle u look at it it looked bent, till u actually sight down edge.

scrapmetalart · 09-23-2010, 06:30 PM

Thanks to most of you. Guess Ill hold off on the eye doc visit...

09-21-2010, 02:09 AM	#1
scrapmetalart Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DAYTON Posts: 505	Are trailing arms the same left & right? except for the parking brake cable bracket. Are they straight? can I switch them side to side? I have 2 good drivers sides & 2 rusted passenger sides.... __________________ frontstreetcycle on Instagram

09-21-2010, 05:47 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Are trailing arms the same left & right? no they r different __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-21-2010, 08:36 AM	#4
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Are trailing arms the same left & right? lay a right and left side by side ... you'll see the difference

09-21-2010, 06:07 PM	#8
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: Are trailing arms the same left & right? i thought the ends where the bushing go were at different angles __________________ 1972 gmc c25 292/sm465 dana 60 w/5.13s 1973 vw super beetle 1600cc/4spd(baja bug) 1974 chevy c60 351v6/np-540+2 speed eaton rear 2005 chevy cobalt 2.2l

09-21-2010, 08:19 PM	#10
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: Are trailing arms the same left & right? also to me, it looks like if u take the right side to left or vice versa the angle of the u bolts would go the wrong way. btw this is a 1972 frame and susp. Attached Images __________________ 1972 gmc c25 292/sm465 dana 60 w/5.13s 1973 vw super beetle 1600cc/4spd(baja bug) 1974 chevy c60 351v6/np-540+2 speed eaton rear 2005 chevy cobalt 2.2l Last edited by 292farmer; 09-21-2010 at 08:20 PM.

09-21-2010, 08:52 PM	#11
scrapmetalart Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DAYTON Posts: 505	Re: Are trailing arms the same left & right? laying on the shop floor side by side everything looks straight. i will unbolt one from my truck & swap the "wrong" side arm on & see what happens... __________________ frontstreetcycle on Instagram

09-21-2010, 09:09 PM	#12
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: Are trailing arms the same left & right? I thnk they are the same except the E brake bracket __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

09-21-2010, 09:44 PM	#14
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Are trailing arms the same left & right? if you really cant see the difference between a left and right trailing arm you need to get your eyes examined by a good doctor __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-21-2010, 10:04 PM	#15
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: Are trailing arms the same left & right? ^^^ we haven't seen his its possible he has some aftermarket ones, i saw some while looking for the pics i posted that are just about perfectly straight(pst i think). __________________ 1972 gmc c25 292/sm465 dana 60 w/5.13s 1973 vw super beetle 1600cc/4spd(baja bug) 1974 chevy c60 351v6/np-540+2 speed eaton rear 2005 chevy cobalt 2.2l

09-21-2010, 10:08 PM	#16
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: Are trailing arms the same left & right? If I remember right I sold a drivers side to a guy and he needed a pass side, he just cut off the e brake bracket and was driving the truck the next day. They do not have a sideways bend in them, they only bend upwards, I've taken quite a few off and shipped quite a few __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

09-21-2010, 10:20 PM	#17
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Are trailing arms the same left & right? I just spent the day under my '65 putting on dual exhaust and based on what I am seeing they are the same, except for the emergency brake bracket which is not a big deal to change. This would make a lot of sense from GM's perspective, (1) less part to make and keep in stock! Last edited by lakeroadster; 09-21-2010 at 10:22 PM.

09-21-2010, 10:30 PM	#18
vanceman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 140	Re: Are trailing arms the same left & right? I have both of them laying on my shop floor. I looked real good tonight and I cant see a difference other than the E Brake brackets.

09-23-2010, 04:57 PM	#22
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: Are trailing arms the same left & right? look straight to me Attached Images

09-23-2010, 05:49 PM	#24
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: Are trailing arms the same left & right? i'd say straight i did crawl beneath my truck and noticed mine has a more of a tapered end where u bolt goes in depending or which angle u look at it it looked bent, till u actually sight down edge. __________________ 1972 gmc c25 292/sm465 dana 60 w/5.13s 1973 vw super beetle 1600cc/4spd(baja bug) 1974 chevy c60 351v6/np-540+2 speed eaton rear 2005 chevy cobalt 2.2l

09-23-2010, 06:30 PM	#25
scrapmetalart Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DAYTON Posts: 505	Re: Are trailing arms the same left & right? Thanks to most of you. Guess Ill hold off on the eye doc visit... __________________ frontstreetcycle on Instagram



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