Tubular aftermarket trailing arms-where?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cadiac · 05-12-2005, 10:31 PM

A guy told me in the mid 80's he had bought a 71, I think, "Leaf Spring" truck and in a box laying in the bed were a new unused pair of tubular trailing arms. The seller hadn't said anything about them/he didn't know why they were left in the truck especially when it had a leaf suspension. (He still has them and won't sell!) Are these still available?? From who/where? Thanks in advance. -Steve

70short/step · 05-12-2005, 11:19 PM

Just a thought, They make a tubular arm for leaf springs as traction control. Dont know if this might have been what was in the bed of the leaf spring truck.

cadiac · 05-13-2005, 06:52 AM

NO -Tubular "Trailing Arms" is what he has.

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 05-14-2005, 08:36 AM

The tubular trailing arms are on all NASCAR rear suspensions. They have serated plates on them for shock and panhard bar quick adjustments.

GMCGRANDS · 06-08-2005, 04:59 PM

I never saw them but Bill Turner claimed to Make them at one time. I would not recommend dealing with him. Check the crossmember post, most of us have had bad experiences.

**Captkaos** · 06-14-2005, 04:24 PM

http://www.hotrodstohell.net makes aftermarket truck arms.

**Hart_Rod** · 06-14-2005, 06:35 PM

I've been looking but can't find any.

R

RedBeard · 07-30-2005, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadiac

A guy told me in the mid 80's he had bought a 71, I think, "Leaf Spring" truck and in a box laying in the bed were a new unused pair of tubular trailing arms. The seller hadn't said anything about them/he didn't know why they were left in the truck especially when it had a leaf suspension. (He still has them and won't sell!) Are these still available?? From who/where? Thanks in advance. -Steve

ChevyDuty has some, I think they may be tubular:
(1960-72) *Rear Trailing Arms-Aftermarket-pr
Part # 74-871

http://www.chevyduty.com/store/prodi...tem=2&mitem=43

http://www.chevyduty.com/frame-store.html

Hot Rods to Hell has some too:
scroll down, the last item before "Apparel"
http://www.hotrodstohell.net/catalog/catalog.htm#CC

matthufham · 07-30-2005, 10:22 AM

red beard, those are stock trailing arms, we want tubular.

LONGHAIR · 07-30-2005, 11:24 AM

The first two links RedBeard gave seem to be tubular..........Square tubing.

Are you looking specifically for round? Have you thought about making them yourself? or having them made for you? The price on those seems pretty stiff for something rather simple.

05-12-2005, 10:31 PM	#1
cadiac Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wichita, Kansas 67212 Posts: 257	Tubular aftermarket trailing arms-where?? A guy told me in the mid 80's he had bought a 71, I think, "Leaf Spring" truck and in a box laying in the bed were a new unused pair of tubular trailing arms. The seller hadn't said anything about them/he didn't know why they were left in the truck especially when it had a leaf suspension. (He still has them and won't sell!) Are these still available?? From who/where? Thanks in advance. -Steve

05-12-2005, 11:19 PM	#2
70short/step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,579	Just a thought, They make a tubular arm for leaf springs as traction control. Dont know if this might have been what was in the bed of the leaf spring truck. __________________ For every person with a spark of genius, There are a hundred with ignition trouble. 70 Short/Step

05-14-2005, 08:36 AM	#4
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	The tubular trailing arms are on all NASCAR rear suspensions. They have serated plates on them for shock and panhard bar quick adjustments. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

06-08-2005, 04:59 PM	#5
GMCGRANDS Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Franklin , N.C. USA Posts: 105	I never saw them but Bill Turner claimed to Make them at one time. I would not recommend dealing with him. Check the crossmember post, most of us have had bad experiences. __________________ Mark 72'GMC Sierra Grande 2wd SWB, Fatman stageV IFS, 6.0 liter LQ4 Gen 3 and 4L80E under construction 05' GMC Sierra Denali LQ9

06-14-2005, 04:24 PM	#6
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	http://www.hotrodstohell.net makes aftermarket truck arms. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

05-13-2005, 06:52 AM	#3
cadiac Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wichita, Kansas 67212 Posts: 257	NO -Tubular "Trailing Arms" is what he has.

06-14-2005, 06:35 PM	#7
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	I've been looking but can't find any. R __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

07-30-2005, 10:22 AM	#9
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	red beard, those are stock trailing arms, we want tubular.

07-30-2005, 11:24 AM	#10
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	The first two links RedBeard gave seem to be tubular..........Square tubing. Are you looking specifically for round? Have you thought about making them yourself? or having them made for you? The price on those seems pretty stiff for something rather simple.

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