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01-30-2006, 01:03 AM
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someday it will be done!
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada
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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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01-31-2006, 09:26 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Indianapolis
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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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01-31-2006, 10:36 PM
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Location: Stockton, CA
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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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01-31-2006, 11:30 PM
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what happened to flint mi
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: san diego
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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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01-31-2006, 11:36 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Stockton, CA
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Re: The new tubular trailing arms.
email them to me Tom. I will post them for you.
NorCalNatv@aol.com
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01-31-2006, 11:53 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
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Re: The new tubular trailing arms.
Quote:
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02-01-2006, 12:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Plymouth, MA
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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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02-02-2006, 12:38 AM
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what happened to flint mi
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: san diego
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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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02-02-2006, 12:44 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
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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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02-02-2006, 07:18 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: NH
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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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02-02-2006, 09:21 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Stockton, CA
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Re: The new tubular trailing arms.
Tom71's pics.......BTW Tom, Nice motor!
    
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02-02-2006, 09:29 PM
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Texas Longhorn For Life
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
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Re: The new tubular trailing arms.
That is a sick motor.
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02-02-2006, 09:42 PM
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The LuvShack Garage
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side)
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Re: The new tubular trailing arms.
 
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