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05-29-2013, 10:48 AM
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trailing arms
what are the pros and cons of welding up the seams in the trailing arms?
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05-29-2013, 11:48 AM
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Re: trailing arms
Since you still want some twisting action of the arm, I would not fully weld the seams but stitch it. Here is what I did, top and bottom.
 I also reenforced the front bushing area.  
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05-29-2013, 11:49 AM
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Re: trailing arms
i dont imagine there are any cons. i welded mine up. stich welded it in 5 places on top and same on bottom.
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05-29-2013, 01:31 PM
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Re: trailing arms
I suppose it's worth noting that if you just burn in and weld the entire thing in one pass it'll warp.
I was checking out my arms coming up with a plan to bag my truck. I'll likely hit em in a couple places like these guys did. |
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05-29-2013, 04:11 PM
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Re: trailing arms
I stitched welded the seams used CPP's boxing plates and powdercoated mine.
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05-29-2013, 04:15 PM
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Re: trailing arms
I just got these from Porterbuilt. 1/2" to 1"+ longer to help center axle in wheel well, 1" drop built in.
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05-29-2013, 05:05 PM
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Re: trailing arms
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05-30-2013, 02:08 AM
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Re: trailing arms
Stitch welded and dimple die plated ours...
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05-30-2013, 12:13 PM
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Re: trailing arms
I got mine tax and shipped $639, the standard ones are $499 1" or 3" built in. Now there is a "new" '62 pattern I am sure the price will settle.
RockTonka Like the arms. I just did the top and bottom never thought of the sides. Looks like a "pre-runner" desert truck.
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05-30-2013, 07:32 PM
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Re: trailing arms
wish i had dimple dies. thanks guys for the quick and informative replies
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05-31-2013, 06:33 PM
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Re: trailing arms
Great looking arms all around.
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05-31-2013, 07:23 PM
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Re: trailing arms
Redid mine a month or so ago... cut out the bad and welded in new 1/8 inch plate on the vertical part of each arm. Drilled out rivets and used 9/16 and 1/2 inch bolts. I don't plan on drag racing, more of the home depot type trips. Not exactly stock but looks very stock to the occasional observer.
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