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Old 07-17-2014, 10:30 PM   #1
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bent trailing arm

was having some clearance issues on drivers side rear tire and edge of fender opening,figured it was from running larger tires and from lowering it,after some reading on here rear gets pushed towards pass. side. after some beating and banging took for ride and still some rubbing and alot of vibration and noise,checked trans mount and u joints then decided to hold brake and give a little gas(power packing as we call it) saw side of bed buckle and i stopped and found the problem. knew arms needed replaced before but definitely now.sorry for novel just this has been bugging meName:  058.jpg
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Old 07-17-2014, 10:37 PM   #2
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Re: bent trailing arm

yeah, id definitely say those are good candidates for replacement.
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Old 07-17-2014, 10:43 PM   #3
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yeah shouldve replaced when lowered couldnt find much around here any better
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Old 07-17-2014, 10:49 PM   #4
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Re: bent trailing arm

cpp makes a tubular trailing arm if you cant find a decent original replacement. i think they are only sold in sets, but i imagine the other looks pretty bad too.
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Old 07-18-2014, 12:24 AM   #5
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Re: bent trailing arm

try to find some trailing arms off a c20 they are re-enforced.
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Old 07-18-2014, 12:27 AM   #6
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try to find some trailing arms off a c20 they are re-enforced.
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Old 07-20-2014, 02:23 PM   #7
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yeah shouldve replaced when lowered couldnt find much around here any better
Ricky, can I fuss a bit, and not make you angry, that you even tried to get by with those arms, in their rusty condition?
Guess we all have to admit we've taken unnecessary chances--just to hurry and get it on the road. Yep, me too, altho' I hate to admit it!

I'd say you were lucky that it destructed when you "packed" it, rather than later while running at highway speeds. Safety, safety, safety!
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Old 07-20-2014, 06:57 PM   #8
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Re: bent trailing arm

i figured i would get some grief for running those, have some replacements coming,and gonna swap to c10 rear
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Old 08-03-2014, 03:34 PM   #9
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Re: bent trailing arm

scored some trailing arms today for $30 bucks, drive shaft was included as well ,which dont think i can use has different carrier bearingName:  018.jpg
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Old 08-03-2014, 08:38 PM   #10
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Nice score. U can have the bearing switched to the other style if you need I would think.
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Old 08-03-2014, 08:46 PM   #11
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Re: bent trailing arm

Man i'd love to score a hd 2 piece drive shaft.
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Old 08-04-2014, 12:18 AM   #12
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scored some trailing arms today for $30 bucks, drive shaft was included as well ,which dont think i can use has different carrier bearingAttachment 1285166

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Ricky, those are awesome-looking trailing arms. Don't find 'em in that good shape every day!

Luck with your continuing progress.
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Old 08-13-2014, 05:49 PM   #13
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Re: bent trailing arm

had trailing arms reinforced pretty happy with resultsName:  034.jpg
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Re: bent trailing arm

You can use the drive shaft too. Just get ahold of Captain Fab here on the site for the bracket.
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Old 08-13-2014, 09:34 PM   #15
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You can use the drive shaft too. Just get ahold of Captain Fab here on the site for the bracket.
yea saw he made bracket for hd bearing reasonably priced as well
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