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swierker · 07-02-2011, 04:17 PM

I was taking apart my rear suspension and after I got to the trailing arms off this is what I had. Are these any good or should they be replaced?

Are aftermarket trailing arms any good? Which vendors did you guys use?

Thanks in advance.

Dan

Longhorn Man · 07-02-2011, 04:31 PM

I'd replace them. Kinda surprised your inspection station let it go from what I've heard about those guys.

swierker · 07-02-2011, 04:48 PM

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking, and the more I look at them the less comfortable I am. It's funny you said that about the inspection, they didn't say anything about them, but they did make me have working windshield washers.

VA72C10 · 07-02-2011, 05:12 PM

I would definitely replace them...

If you decide on aftermarket....ECE, CPP and Porterbuilt all make nice aftermarket trailing arms.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 07-02-2011, 08:25 PM

I went with ECE's set up. Not cheap ~$750 but very heavy duty. I also have my old ones (original Ca truck) , don't know what they would be worth of how much shipping would be but if interested I'll look into it and send pics.

swierker · 07-02-2011, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

I went with ECE's set up. Not cheap ~$750 but very heavy duty. I also have my old ones (original Ca truck) , don't know what they would be worth of how much shipping would be but if interested I'll look into it and send pics.

There are some on the parts board that I can pick up if I can get them. But I'm interested in your old ones if that doesn't pan out.

bobs409 · 07-03-2011, 06:29 AM

Most of them around here look just like that.

Now here's what a shot one looks like. I ran it until it could go no more.

LONGHAIR · 07-03-2011, 09:03 AM

Ouch....

CG · 07-03-2011, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bobs409

Most of them around here look just like that.

Now here's what a shot one looks like. I ran it until it could go no more.

Wow, thats crazy. I have never seen a rusted set around here. Must be the salt or something.

71HUGGER396 · 07-03-2011, 09:10 AM

I"m from PA too, that's what I thought all trailing arms look like, it's factory, right? When I had to replace mine, I get a pair off of ebay for $100. When I opened the box, I was amazed at how clean they were. I was like a little kid, I could not believe how nice something that was 40 years old could be without rust.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-03-2011, 10:08 AM

I have never seen on that bad wow...

Longhorn Man · 07-03-2011, 10:22 AM

i know where there's a LWB C/10 that's been sitting for at least 10 years (he won't sell it either) in his side yard. The left rear arm snapped about 7 years ago.
it's still sitting there.

Katrina/10 · 07-03-2011, 11:09 AM

Gee, those look just like mine! I beat the rust out of them and painted them, don't know how well they will hold up though. Lots of deep pits under the rust but seem intact.

07-02-2011, 04:17 PM	#1
swierker Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wallingford, PA Posts: 186	Are my trailing arms shot? I was taking apart my rear suspension and after I got to the trailing arms off this is what I had. Are these any good or should they be replaced? Are aftermarket trailing arms any good? Which vendors did you guys use? Thanks in advance. Dan Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevy LWB - 305/350 In Progress: 4/6 ECE drop, front discs, power brakes, Coys C5's.

07-02-2011, 04:31 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Are my trailing arms shot? I'd replace them. Kinda surprised your inspection station let it go from what I've heard about those guys.

07-02-2011, 04:48 PM	#3
swierker Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wallingford, PA Posts: 186	Re: Are my trailing arms shot? Yeah, that's what I'm thinking, and the more I look at them the less comfortable I am. It's funny you said that about the inspection, they didn't say anything about them, but they did make me have working windshield washers. __________________ 1970 Chevy LWB - 305/350 In Progress: 4/6 ECE drop, front discs, power brakes, Coys C5's.

07-02-2011, 05:12 PM	#4
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Are my trailing arms shot? I would definitely replace them... If you decide on aftermarket....ECE, CPP and Porterbuilt all make nice aftermarket trailing arms. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-02-2011, 08:25 PM	#5
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,101	Re: Are my trailing arms shot? I went with ECE's set up. Not cheap ~$750 but very heavy duty. I also have my old ones (original Ca truck) , don't know what they would be worth of how much shipping would be but if interested I'll look into it and send pics. Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

07-03-2011, 06:29 AM	#7
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Are my trailing arms shot? Most of them around here look just like that. Now here's what a shot one looks like. I ran it until it could go no more. Attached Images __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

07-03-2011, 09:10 AM	#10
71HUGGER396 Confirmed Truckaholic Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sarver,PA 16055 Posts: 732	Re: Are my trailing arms shot? I"m from PA too, that's what I thought all trailing arms look like, it's factory, right? When I had to replace mine, I get a pair off of ebay for $100. When I opened the box, I was amazed at how clean they were. I was like a little kid, I could not believe how nice something that was 40 years old could be without rust. __________________ 1968 50th STEP SIDE SHORTY, 350/350, a/c, ps, p,b Daily Driver, 1970 Cst short fleet, all black, 350/350, 1970 2wd Blazer, 2wd, 6 cyl. 3 spd, original, now a 454, 350turbo, 3.73 posi, on the road 1971 2wd fleet shorty, 454, 700r4, 3.73 posi, SOLD to 67OLDSTYLE72 "My rig's a little old but that don't mean she's slow" - SAWYER BROWN's Six Days On The Road SEMPER FI "I use to be a lean mean fighting machine, but now I'm a huffin, puffin, over stuffin love muffin"

07-03-2011, 10:08 AM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Re: Are my trailing arms shot? I have never seen on that bad wow... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-03-2011, 10:22 AM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Are my trailing arms shot? i know where there's a LWB C/10 that's been sitting for at least 10 years (he won't sell it either) in his side yard. The left rear arm snapped about 7 years ago. it's still sitting there.

07-03-2011, 11:09 AM	#13
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Are my trailing arms shot? Gee, those look just like mine! I beat the rust out of them and painted them, don't know how well they will hold up though. Lots of deep pits under the rust but seem intact. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100



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