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MyakkaJeff · 07-23-2007, 06:44 PM

It looks like the rust has spread the trailing arm apart and now it's rubbing inside the bracket. Not a safe situation. Good eyes Richard H. Now I'm going to look at mine.

bad6772 · 07-23-2007, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mike nutt

i welded mine up solid , djracer's drag truck has stock trailing arms that are welded up solid without a problem and it totes the front tires. here's a picture of mine.

that looks really clean ,great job

killer71 · 07-23-2007, 09:44 PM

Don't worry 68 short step, I've seen and heard enough! Be expecting a package from http://earlyclassic.com/catalog.aspx. and that'll take care of that!

krue · 07-23-2007, 09:52 PM

There's a place out of NC (I think) that sells the boxed trailing arms (of of Nascar cars) for around $100. Do a search and I'm sure you'll find it.

68 short step · 07-23-2007, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by killer71

Don't worry 68 short step, I've seen and heard enough! Be expecting a package from http://earlyclassic.com/catalog.aspx. and that'll take care of that!

i dont even think i have to ask what route you took...this is deffently gonna be a show and GO truck..

Longhorn Man · 07-24-2007, 03:17 AM

I hate to disagree with everyone....
killer, look in there with a flashlight, and see if it is actually rust, or see if someone has already been in there trying to weld.

That ooks like a crappy weld job to me.
Either way, it needs redone/done.

07-23-2007, 06:44 PM	#26
MyakkaJeff Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida, Myakka River Posts: 143	Re: whats wrong with this? (trailing arm ?) It looks like the rust has spread the trailing arm apart and now it's rubbing inside the bracket. Not a safe situation. Good eyes Richard H. Now I'm going to look at mine. __________________ '63 C10 lwb flatbed '66 C10 lwb stepside '68 C10 lwb stepside (parts) '68 C10 lwb fleetside (17 yr old son's ongoing project) '03 HUMMER H2 (wife's) '06 3500 flatbed liftgate (My work truck)

07-23-2007, 09:44 PM	#28
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: whats wrong with this? (trailing arm ?) Don't worry 68 short step, I've seen and heard enough! Be expecting a package from http://earlyclassic.com/catalog.aspx. and that'll take care of that! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

07-23-2007, 09:52 PM	#29
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: whats wrong with this? (trailing arm ?) There's a place out of NC (I think) that sells the boxed trailing arms (of of Nascar cars) for around $100. Do a search and I'm sure you'll find it. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-24-2007, 03:17 AM	#31
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: whats wrong with this? (trailing arm ?) I hate to disagree with everyone.... killer, look in there with a flashlight, and see if it is actually rust, or see if someone has already been in there trying to weld. That ooks like a crappy weld job to me. Either way, it needs redone/done.



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