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Old 01-30-2006, 01:03 AM   #26
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Re: The new tubular trailing arms.

What dia. tubing is that?They look like at most 1 1/2".I'd be a bit leary but then I tend to waaaaay overbuild everything.
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Old 01-31-2006, 09:26 PM   #27
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Re: The new tubular trailing arms.

Just a quick question...Are the trailing arms the same length on the swb as on the llb frame?
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Old 01-31-2006, 10:36 PM   #28
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Re: The new tubular trailing arms.

I saw a set from the vendor at the swap meet over the weekend. They look a lot better in person than in that pic that was posted. They look stronger than the original "I" beams. Original "I" beams flex quite a bit, that is why they make side plates for them to stiffen them. I think these will work great and look a lot cleaner than the "I" beams.
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Old 01-31-2006, 11:30 PM   #29
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Re: The new tubular trailing arms.

i went to ccp a couple of weeks ago and bought a set they look much better in person and even better installed. my truck doesnt run yet i m in the processs of a rebuild , i cant seem to post pics here but i could e mail them. if any one is interested in seeing them on a partially built truck or if some one could post pics that would be cool too .they really tied the chassis together nicely im running art upper and lowers in front .

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Old 01-31-2006, 11:36 PM   #30
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Re: The new tubular trailing arms.

email them to me Tom. I will post them for you.
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Old 01-31-2006, 11:53 PM   #31
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Re: The new tubular trailing arms.

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Just a quick question...Are the trailing arms the same length on the swb as on the llb frame?


Yes.
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Old 02-01-2006, 12:21 PM   #32
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Re: The new tubular trailing arms.

I was thinking about getting a set of these, but the price seems a little high. Do you think if we got a group that wanted these together we could get a discount? Anyone know someone from CPP?
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Old 02-02-2006, 12:38 AM   #33
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Re: The new tubular trailing arms.

i sent the e mail 70 short step sorry the pics arent so great, ill try and jack up the truck this weekend and take more pics ,and i bet if you got enough people together for a bulk purchase they d cut a deal they seem pretty cool up there .
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Old 02-02-2006, 12:44 AM   #34
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Re: The new tubular trailing arms.

BTW, if you think about it, these aren't really carrying weight. That's the spring's job. These locate the axle and do fine well. I've see a ton of rockcrawlers with smaller diameter links that handle a heck of a lot more stress.

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Old 02-02-2006, 07:18 AM   #35
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Re: The new tubular trailing arms.

i just bought those arms for my sons 71 were doing.there things of beauity, and half the weight.
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Re: The new tubular trailing arms.

Tom71's pics.......BTW Tom, Nice motor!




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Old 02-02-2006, 09:29 PM   #37
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Re: The new tubular trailing arms.

That is a sick motor.
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Old 02-02-2006, 09:42 PM   #38
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