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hdff · 02-06-2015, 10:32 PM

Snooping around a salvage yard today came across a 72 short bed that was pretty caniblized up but still had the trailing arms on it, rear end was gone. I hate to see these trucks go to the masher with good parts on them. Is it worth my while to go back and see what they want for them and try to sell them or is it something that is better to get aftermarket and I would be stuck with them. They looked straight. The bed was gone so they were easy to see. I was looking for motor mounts and thought I had got lucky cause the motor was gone but the mounts were there, looked at the SPID and it had a 350 not a 400, so I was outta luck. So is there a need for used trailing arms?

EARNHARDT#3 · 02-06-2015, 10:43 PM

I just bought a great original pair locally for $50. They're not worth too much.

**FirstOwner69** · 02-06-2015, 11:07 PM

I bought a pair for my 3/4 ton in Phoenix a couple years ago that looked almost new for $125 and was thrilled. I haven't seen any for sale for a 3/4 ton since. Most 1/2 ton trailing arms I've seen for sale range from $100 to $150. I think there will always be a market for good originals.

**leddzepp** · 02-06-2015, 11:24 PM

If they were worth much they would have already been gone

If you need them or think you might in the future, I would pick them up. I would not buy them for resale, not worth it IMO.

**FirstOwner69** · 02-06-2015, 11:48 PM

If you do get serious about buying them, be sure to check them over very carefully. Be sure no rust has formed between the 2 halves causing them to start spreading apart or cause perforation. Also, the U-bolts can be almost impossible to remove due to rust. I'd pass if either condition exists.

**LockDoc** · 02-07-2015, 12:41 AM

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It all depends on your location. It is almost impossible to find good ones in the Upper Midwest.... The rust belt as we like to call it.

LockDoc

*Fitz* · 02-07-2015, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by hdff

Snooping around a salvage yard today came across a 72 short bed that was pretty caniblized up but still had the trailing arms on it, rear end was gone. I hate to see these trucks go to the masher with good parts on them. Is it worth my while to go back and see what they want for them and try to sell them or is it something that is better to get aftermarket and I would be stuck with them. They looked straight. The bed was gone so they were easy to see. I was looking for motor mounts and thought I had got lucky cause the motor was gone but the mounts were there, looked at the SPID and it had a 350 not a 400, so I was outta luck. So is there a need for used trailing arms?

Trailing arms on a '72????

EARNHARDT#3 · 02-07-2015, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Fitz

Trailing arms on a '72????

Coil springs=trailing arms.

02-06-2015, 10:32 PM	#1
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Trailing arms, don't need them but Snooping around a salvage yard today came across a 72 short bed that was pretty caniblized up but still had the trailing arms on it, rear end was gone. I hate to see these trucks go to the masher with good parts on them. Is it worth my while to go back and see what they want for them and try to sell them or is it something that is better to get aftermarket and I would be stuck with them. They looked straight. The bed was gone so they were easy to see. I was looking for motor mounts and thought I had got lucky cause the motor was gone but the mounts were there, looked at the SPID and it had a 350 not a 400, so I was outta luck. So is there a need for used trailing arms? __________________ 1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

02-06-2015, 10:43 PM	#2
EARNHARDT#3 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: PA Posts: 1,417	Re: Trailing arms, don't need them but I just bought a great original pair locally for $50. They're not worth too much.

02-06-2015, 11:24 PM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Trailing arms, don't need them but If they were worth much they would have already been gone If you need them or think you might in the future, I would pick them up. I would not buy them for resale, not worth it IMO. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

02-06-2015, 11:48 PM	#5
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,852	Re: Trailing arms, don't need them but If you do get serious about buying them, be sure to check them over very carefully. Be sure no rust has formed between the 2 halves causing them to start spreading apart or cause perforation. Also, the U-bolts can be almost impossible to remove due to rust. I'd pass if either condition exists.

02-07-2015, 12:41 AM	#6
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,772	Re: Trailing arms, don't need them but - It all depends on your location. It is almost impossible to find good ones in the Upper Midwest.... The rust belt as we like to call it. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-06-2015, 11:07 PM	#3
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,852	Re: Trailing arms, don't need them but I bought a pair for my 3/4 ton in Phoenix a couple years ago that looked almost new for $125 and was thrilled. I haven't seen any for sale for a 3/4 ton since. Most 1/2 ton trailing arms I've seen for sale range from $100 to $150. I think there will always be a market for good originals.



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