frame shorting Ques.?

[vpippen]

Okay everone. woke up this morning and had an idea! had to get coffee in me first but anywayz, i have 2 long beds one a 70 chev and one a 72 GMC . im thinking that i have 2 frames and i could shorten one to a short wheel base (always wanted one). but my question is can i use the trailing arms of my long bed after i shorten the frame? iknow the procedure on shorting the frame but i don't know if i can use these trailing arms . any help will of course help, and also i would need a one piece drive shaft right.? any info would be great

[90\87Formula]

You shouldn't even have to touch the trailing arms. The frame cuts are made in front of the trailing arm crossmember. Check over in the FAQ section, I believe there is at least one post about shortening frames. Lots of info there.

Here's the link.: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...hlight=shorten

[vpippen]

thanks alot got it . i found a thread with all the mesurements and all what to do , thats the only thing iwas curious about. thanks

[glock35ipsc]

Trailing arms are the same length, long and short wheel base. And as stated already, the major cut is ahead of them. No issues at all.