Recommendations on stock trailing arms ?

[thenormans05]

Was wanting to know what most people do to there stock trailing arms if they remove them. I just removed mine and I am about to have them power coated. They look great but I have heard of where the u bolt goes through that sometimes they can spit! Just want to see if y'all recommend welding the gap or just leave them alone. Thanks for the advice
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[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by thenormans05

Was wanting to know what most people do to there stock trailing arms if they remove them. I just removed mine and I am about to have them power coated. They look great but I have heard of where the u bolt goes through that sometimes they can spit! Just want to see if y'all recommend welding the gap or just leave them alone. Thanks for the advice
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Do some small 1.5"L beads every 6" or so along top & bottom of the seams. I also welded the very front & rear 100%. It still allows the arm to act as a 'beam' like originally designed while keeping things stronger & not allowing the arm to split.

[thenormans05]

Thanks Scoti that's exactly what I was needing to know. I just didn't want to do it if it was a bad idea, but I would hate to have them powder coated then have them split after the fact. Thanks again
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[STPrider]

You're going to want to watch the stock trailing arms though, both of mine broke at once when I got some wheel hop. I went with Porterbuilts! I'm sure in Texas you wouldn't have to worry about rust as much as I do though, but something to keep in mind!

[eldogg]

I stitch weld mine like SCOTI. ECE also sells a reinforcement kit to beef them up.