Trailing arm crossmember f/s - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*Randy70C-10* · 05-23-2005, 09:21 PM

I've never seen one of these here for sale, if anyone wants to convert to rear coil springs you'll need this.

$65 shipped to your door.....

kingsolver72 · 05-23-2005, 09:45 PM

Hey Randy,I have a 72 3/4 leaf spring that I wanted to covert to coil,is it possible to do that with your t.r. crossmember? I am sure I am missing something.I will take it if it is what I need.Thanks,Scott

FirstGen · 05-23-2005, 09:49 PM

king - that is a great start, you'll also need to pick up a set of trailing arms and a coil spring rear end.

FirstGen · 05-23-2005, 10:41 PM

you could have some one weld them but it could and probably will track skewed down the road unless they are welded on a jig.

kingsolver72 · 05-23-2005, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstGen

you could have some one weld them but it could and probably will track skewed down the road unless they are welded on a jig.

Thanks FG,I never even thought about that.

ZOOMY · 05-23-2005, 11:51 PM

You'll also need the crossmember where the panhard bar mount is.

kingsolver72 · 05-24-2005, 12:02 AM

Randy I will have to pass.There is more that is required than I realized.Scott

68LSS1 · 05-24-2005, 12:09 AM

kingsolver72, you will need that crossmember and that will be the hardest part to get. You can get trailing arms pretty easily and as far as the crossmember in the back, it's nothing special. Some square tubing or plate would get the job done also. As far as the bracket for the panhard rod I may have one or I'm sure someone can find one. Or just make your own adjustable set up. And lastly I may know where you could get a trailing arm rear or if you want to use another rear (I'm using a 8.8) I know where you could get the brackets welded by a company that used do a lot of dirt/Busch/Nascar rears and has a jig. He will probably end up cuting the tubes off and welding them back on as even with a jig it will warp but their prices are good and reputation is great. I should be taking mine to him in about two months and will be taking a empty stock rear end. Shipping may not be too bad to send him a empty rear or get a stock empty rear sent to you if you can't find one local.

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 05-24-2005, 07:23 AM

The holes for bolting or riveting in the crossmember should be in your frame as well as the coil spring plate holes and panhard bar mount holes. It is a pretty easy swap with the bed off. The last one i did i think there were only 2 holes i had to drill for the plates. I used rivets instead of bolts.

72c5 · 05-24-2005, 10:48 AM

Consider it SOLD if you do.
Thanks,
Gordon

*Randy70C-10* · 05-24-2005, 05:00 PM

Sorry, I don't have paypal but I'll take a personal check, I've sold alot of parts on here (check, cash, M.O) never 1 problem. If you're still interested let me know and I'll give you my address.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-24-2005, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy70C-10

Sorry, I don't have paypal but I'll take a personal check, I've sold alot of parts on here (check, cash, M.O)
never 1 problem. If you're still interested let me know and I'll give you my address.

Nope he does not, but I sent him a check or cash, can't remember, and
he is a stand up guy, would definately do buisness with him again.

72c5 · 05-24-2005, 05:51 PM

Check no prob, will send tomorrow-

Crossmember is the same as the one from a Blazer i assume?

PM w/ addy

Thanks,

Gordon

*Randy70C-10* · 05-24-2005, 09:04 PM

I don't know anything about Blazers......anyone???

*Randy70C-10* · 05-24-2005, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

he is a stand up guy, would definately do buisness with him again.

Thanks Bud!!

Gordon- sent PM

*Randy70C-10* · 05-24-2005, 09:53 PM

SOLD!!

*Gee_Emm* · 05-24-2005, 10:26 PM

Yup they are the same, you will just have to hack off that hanger bearing bracket.

*Randy70C-10* · 05-24-2005, 10:29 PM

Great info, thanks!!

72c5 · 05-24-2005, 10:32 PM

Nice Pic, Thx Gee_Emm........was wondering what that bracket was.......

72c5 · 05-25-2005, 01:31 PM

Randy-
From the look of all your projects and completed rods looks like you'd know all about 2wd front suspensions.

I'm looking to convert the front leafs and axle out for a 2wd front end.........figure i'll just buy a whole front clip.

The old stuff is hard to find in New England.....how new can i go? Cant weld, so di you know what bolts on? Is a 95 2wd front suspension likely to work?

Thanks,

Gordon

72c5 · 05-25-2005, 02:09 PM

Mailed u a check today at lunch, thx again.......

*Randy70C-10* · 05-26-2005, 09:00 PM

Thanks bud, I totally missed your question yesterday, I believe that you can go all the way into the early 80's, you'll have to ask on the suspension board because I'm not 100% sure.

05-23-2005, 09:21 PM	#1
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Trailing arm crossmember f/s I've never seen one of these here for sale, if anyone wants to convert to rear coil springs you'll need this. $65 shipped to your door.....

05-23-2005, 09:49 PM	#3
FirstGen Just Don't Stop! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,239	king - that is a great start, you'll also need to pick up a set of trailing arms and a coil spring rear end. __________________ 1968 C10 build in process TT LSA/6L90e/9"

05-23-2005, 10:41 PM	#4
FirstGen Just Don't Stop! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,239	you could have some one weld them but it could and probably will track skewed down the road unless they are welded on a jig. __________________ 1968 C10 build in process TT LSA/6L90e/9"

05-23-2005, 11:51 PM	#6
ZOOMY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WIS Posts: 1,752	Coil Conversion You'll also need the crossmember where the panhard bar mount is.

05-24-2005, 12:09 AM	#8
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	kingsolver72, you will need that crossmember and that will be the hardest part to get. You can get trailing arms pretty easily and as far as the crossmember in the back, it's nothing special. Some square tubing or plate would get the job done also. As far as the bracket for the panhard rod I may have one or I'm sure someone can find one. Or just make your own adjustable set up. And lastly I may know where you could get a trailing arm rear or if you want to use another rear (I'm using a 8.8) I know where you could get the brackets welded by a company that used do a lot of dirt/Busch/Nascar rears and has a jig. He will probably end up cuting the tubes off and welding them back on as even with a jig it will warp but their prices are good and reputation is great. I should be taking mine to him in about two months and will be taking a empty stock rear end. Shipping may not be too bad to send him a empty rear or get a stock empty rear sent to you if you can't find one local. __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc Last edited by 68LSS1; 05-24-2005 at 12:11 AM.

05-23-2005, 09:45 PM	#2
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,242	Hey Randy,I have a 72 3/4 leaf spring that I wanted to covert to coil,is it possible to do that with your t.r. crossmember? I am sure I am missing something.I will take it if it is what I need.Thanks,Scott

05-24-2005, 12:02 AM	#7
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,242	Randy I will have to pass.There is more that is required than I realized.Scott

05-24-2005, 07:23 AM	#9
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	The holes for bolting or riveting in the crossmember should be in your frame as well as the coil spring plate holes and panhard bar mount holes. It is a pretty easy swap with the bed off. The last one i did i think there were only 2 holes i had to drill for the plates. I used rivets instead of bolts. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

05-24-2005, 10:48 AM	#10
72c5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Boston Posts: 311	Randy- Do you take PayPal? Consider it SOLD if you do. Thanks, Gordon

05-24-2005, 05:00 PM	#11
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Sorry, I don't have paypal but I'll take a personal check, I've sold alot of parts on here (check, cash, M.O) never 1 problem. If you're still interested let me know and I'll give you my address.

05-24-2005, 05:51 PM	#13
72c5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Boston Posts: 311	Hi Randy: Check no prob, will send tomorrow- Crossmember is the same as the one from a Blazer i assume? PM w/ addy Thanks, Gordon

05-24-2005, 09:04 PM	#14
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I don't know anything about Blazers......anyone???

05-24-2005, 09:53 PM	#16
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	SOLD!!

05-24-2005, 10:26 PM	#17
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Yup they are the same, you will just have to hack off that hanger bearing bracket.

05-24-2005, 10:29 PM	#18
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Great info, thanks!!



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05-24-2005, 10:32 PM	#19
72c5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Boston Posts: 311	Nice Pic, Thx Gee_Emm........was wondering what that bracket was.......

05-25-2005, 01:31 PM	#20
72c5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Boston Posts: 311	Randy- From the look of all your projects and completed rods looks like you'd know all about 2wd front suspensions. I'm looking to convert the front leafs and axle out for a 2wd front end.........figure i'll just buy a whole front clip. The old stuff is hard to find in New England.....how new can i go? Cant weld, so di you know what bolts on? Is a 95 2wd front suspension likely to work? Thanks, Gordon

05-25-2005, 02:09 PM	#21
72c5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Boston Posts: 311	"Check is in the Mail" Mailed u a check today at lunch, thx again.......

05-26-2005, 09:00 PM	#22
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Thanks bud, I totally missed your question yesterday, I believe that you can go all the way into the early 80's, you'll have to ask on the suspension board because I'm not 100% sure.

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