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still w.i.p '68 · 01-25-2006, 02:41 PM

are the trailing arms the same from a '71 lwb , and a '68 swb,
my problem is that I'm changing to 5 lug rear , on the '68, and
noticed that the right side trailing arm is tweeked a little, I have a '71
donor, and I'm pretty sure they are the same just mounted farther back
for lwb, also are the brake cable mounts the same?
any help is greatly appreciated..John

Joe67 · 01-25-2006, 02:47 PM

I believe the trailing arms are the same between the SWB and LWB trucks from 67-72.

Brad · 01-25-2006, 03:26 PM

Yep, what he said.

70rs/ss · 01-25-2006, 04:01 PM

I pulled one out of the 60-66 trucks and it appears to be the same as well, any thoughts on that? I pulled it because it is beefed up with all kinds of plates (factory from heavy truck heavy half or 3/4ton, not sure) I need to go back and get the matching pair as they look WAY stronger than the two piece ones that are riveted together. Not rying to jack, just picking the brains of those who KNOW!

Fred T · 01-25-2006, 05:25 PM

Chevy duty shows one pair of arms that fits 60-72

still w.i.p '68 · 01-26-2006, 12:19 AM

thanks guys, that is what I thought, But I knew Ya'll would be in the know!

01-25-2006, 02:41 PM	#1
still w.i.p '68 Dreams are free Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hogansville Texas Posts: 546	trailing arm help are the trailing arms the same from a '71 lwb , and a '68 swb, my problem is that I'm changing to 5 lug rear , on the '68, and noticed that the right side trailing arm is tweeked a little, I have a '71 donor, and I'm pretty sure they are the same just mounted farther back for lwb, also are the brake cable mounts the same? any help is greatly appreciated..John __________________ '68 swb fleetside originally w.i.p '68 member since 1-01 w.i.p = ( work in progress )

01-25-2006, 02:47 PM	#2
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: trailing arm help I believe the trailing arms are the same between the SWB and LWB trucks from 67-72. __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

01-25-2006, 03:26 PM	#3
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: trailing arm help Yep, what he said. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

01-25-2006, 04:01 PM	#4
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: trailing arm help I pulled one out of the 60-66 trucks and it appears to be the same as well, any thoughts on that? I pulled it because it is beefed up with all kinds of plates (factory from heavy truck heavy half or 3/4ton, not sure) I need to go back and get the matching pair as they look WAY stronger than the two piece ones that are riveted together. Not rying to jack, just picking the brains of those who KNOW!

01-25-2006, 05:25 PM	#5
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: trailing arm help Chevy duty shows one pair of arms that fits 60-72 __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

01-26-2006, 12:19 AM	#6
still w.i.p '68 Dreams are free Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hogansville Texas Posts: 546	Re: trailing arm help thanks guys, that is what I thought, But I knew Ya'll would be in the know! __________________ '68 swb fleetside originally w.i.p '68 member since 1-01 w.i.p = ( work in progress )



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