Rear axle/trailing arm disassembly tips? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ChevLoRay · 02-21-2011, 01:16 PM

My son and I have to remove this from the chassis of my '69 1/2-ton. I know to take the weight off of the springs by raising the frame. It's got no part of the body on it...no bed, etc. The brake lines have been removed; gotta remove the shocks and the track bar (Panhard rod). Ebrake cables are not an issue. All that remains a concern is the actual removal of the trailing arms, from their bolt-in mounting.

So, anything we should watch for when we take those bolts out?

Thanks for your help.

02-21-2011, 01:16 PM	#1
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Rear axle/trailing arm disassembly tips? My son and I have to remove this from the chassis of my '69 1/2-ton. I know to take the weight off of the springs by raising the frame. It's got no part of the body on it...no bed, etc. The brake lines have been removed; gotta remove the shocks and the track bar (Panhard rod). Ebrake cables are not an issue. All that remains a concern is the actual removal of the trailing arms, from their bolt-in mounting. So, anything we should watch for when we take those bolts out? Thanks for your help. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



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