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Tims71 · 03-09-2015, 06:02 PM

So I bought a set of Nascar truck arms for my Leaf to coil swap. I am trying to find bushings for them. They measure just a tad over 2 " ID and have clamping bolts. Anyone else use them and if so what bushings did you use. Thanks for the help

Steve Cole · 03-09-2015, 09:37 PM

Subscribed. I have a line on some myself.

Tims71 · 03-10-2015, 07:27 AM

Ttt

Steve Cole · 03-10-2015, 08:29 AM

Do you have a picture of the bushing area?

bigguy69 · 03-10-2015, 09:09 AM

how about a pick of the arms

geezer#99 · 03-10-2015, 09:28 AM

You might need to talk to these guys for the right size bushings or also known as 'Johnny Joints'!
http://www.currieenterprises.com/ces...nnyjoints.aspx

Tims71 · 03-10-2015, 09:42 AM

The pic with the tape does not show true measurement. It is just over 2" inside and I will have to get better measurements tonight and post better pics and drawings of the inside

Tims71 · 03-10-2015, 09:53 AM

Thanks Geezer, That looks like it might be what I am looking for.

Tims71 · 03-10-2015, 02:08 PM

Ok so I am still looking, Currie said no on the Johnny Joint idea.

Freeze · 03-10-2015, 02:21 PM

The set I ordered last year came with spherical bearings slip fit inside and a retaining ring groove. I kept the bearings and made some spacers to fit over the bolt and center the arm in the mounting bracket on the frame. Can't find any pics right now.

I remember reading about others shaving down the standard replacement bushings to fit in there. That could be an option.

Tims71 · 03-10-2015, 02:27 PM

Freeze, have you drove it with the mono balls yet ? Just wondering about the upkeep and if you have had any problems with them banging

stomper · 03-10-2015, 02:36 PM

OK what are 'Nascar truck arms'. I did a Google search. Are these used Nascar parts??

Tims71 · 03-10-2015, 02:38 PM

Yes they are Nascar trailing arms that match the trailing arms on the 67-72 Chevrolet trucks, stronger and less expensive than the stock or aftermarkets

EARNHARDT#3 · 03-10-2015, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by stomper

OK what are 'Nascar truck arms'. I did a Google search. Are these used Nascar parts??

Yes. NASCAR cars use a rear suspension that is much like our trailing arm suspension. Provided you get the proper length people sometimes use the NASCAR ones in our trucks.

Tims71 · 03-10-2015, 02:44 PM

Earnhardt, I like the name. My Truck arms are new from RCR

EARNHARDT#3 · 03-10-2015, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Tims71

Earnhardt, I like the name. My Truck arms are new from RCR

Nice! I actually have a very good friend who is a chassis engineer at Penskes NASCAR shop. If I ever wanted a pair I'm sure I could get em. But I'd still feel like they were Ford parts LOL

Tims71 · 03-10-2015, 02:50 PM

There is another way to think about that. If Brad or Joey wins they did it with Chevy parts that made them go fast

EARNHARDT#3 · 03-10-2015, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Tims71

There is another way to think about that. If Brad or Joey wins they did it with Chevy parts that made them go fast

Hmm good point! And my buddy worked at DEI and EGR before Penske anyway so what the heck.

Freeze · 03-10-2015, 03:15 PM

Haven't driven it yet should be finishing the body for paint here in the next month and hopefully be able to drive it by........ July. I will at least have pictures to share in a couple weeks.

**57taskforce** · 03-10-2015, 03:54 PM

If they were from the 4 you'd have the fastest 67-72 around

sorry couldn't resist, I've been a die hard Harvick fan thru thick and thin since dale died. Before that I was a die hard Sr fan.

Tims71 · 03-10-2015, 04:05 PM

I am a Sr. fan with over 250 die cast 1/24th and a garage full of souviners all Sr. and a few Jr. all before he died. I may have to sell it all to finish this truck

Tims71 · 03-10-2015, 06:31 PM

Ok next question, Looks like I am going to make some temp bushings until I can find what I need so I can get the rearend set up before sending the frame to Powder Coat. Can someone give me the inside measurement of the CPP crossmember trailing arm mounts. I might start a new thread for this question. Thanks guys

Ol 67 C10 · 03-10-2015, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tims71

I am a Sr. fan with over 250 die cast 1/24th and a garage full of souviners all Sr. and a few Jr. all before he died. I may have to sell it all to finish this truck

They are my dads. He had all the die cast's, banks... and even a Limited Edition Monte Carlo from Dale's Dealership. Dad and I were both die hard Sr. fans! We always went back to the open house at his dealership every year during the Charlotte race. They had a weekend full of stuff to do. With all meals, alcohol, meet and greet included.

Tims71 · 03-10-2015, 06:56 PM

Awesome !

BigRed76 · 03-10-2015, 10:49 PM

Just out of curiosity how did you get ahold of some NASCAR trailing arms?

03-09-2015, 06:02 PM	#1
Tims71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kingston, TN Posts: 67	Nascar truck arms So I bought a set of Nascar truck arms for my Leaf to coil swap. I am trying to find bushings for them. They measure just a tad over 2 " ID and have clamping bolts. Anyone else use them and if so what bushings did you use. Thanks for the help

03-09-2015, 09:37 PM	#2
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	Re: Nascar truck arms Subscribed. I have a line on some myself.

03-10-2015, 08:29 AM	#4
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	Re: Nascar truck arms Do you have a picture of the bushing area?

03-10-2015, 09:09 AM	#5
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: Nascar truck arms how about a pick of the arms __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

03-10-2015, 09:28 AM	#6
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,775	Re: Nascar truck arms You might need to talk to these guys for the right size bushings or also known as 'Johnny Joints'! http://www.currieenterprises.com/ces...nnyjoints.aspx

03-10-2015, 07:27 AM	#3
Tims71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kingston, TN Posts: 67	Re: Nascar truck arms Ttt

03-10-2015, 09:42 AM	#7
Tims71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kingston, TN Posts: 67	Re: Nascar truck arms The pic with the tape does not show true measurement. It is just over 2" inside and I will have to get better measurements tonight and post better pics and drawings of the inside Attached Images

03-10-2015, 09:53 AM	#8
Tims71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kingston, TN Posts: 67	Re: Nascar truck arms Thanks Geezer, That looks like it might be what I am looking for.

03-10-2015, 02:08 PM	#9
Tims71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kingston, TN Posts: 67	Re: Nascar truck arms Ok so I am still looking, Currie said no on the Johnny Joint idea.

03-10-2015, 02:21 PM	#10
Freeze Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Posts: 5	Re: Nascar truck arms The set I ordered last year came with spherical bearings slip fit inside and a retaining ring groove. I kept the bearings and made some spacers to fit over the bolt and center the arm in the mounting bracket on the frame. Can't find any pics right now. I remember reading about others shaving down the standard replacement bushings to fit in there. That could be an option.

03-10-2015, 02:27 PM	#11
Tims71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kingston, TN Posts: 67	Re: Nascar truck arms Freeze, have you drove it with the mono balls yet ? Just wondering about the upkeep and if you have had any problems with them banging

03-10-2015, 02:36 PM	#12
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,702	Re: Nascar truck arms OK what are 'Nascar truck arms'. I did a Google search. Are these used Nascar parts?? __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

03-10-2015, 02:38 PM	#13
Tims71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kingston, TN Posts: 67	Re: Nascar truck arms Yes they are Nascar trailing arms that match the trailing arms on the 67-72 Chevrolet trucks, stronger and less expensive than the stock or aftermarkets

03-10-2015, 02:44 PM	#15
Tims71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kingston, TN Posts: 67	Re: Nascar truck arms Earnhardt, I like the name. My Truck arms are new from RCR

03-10-2015, 02:50 PM	#17
Tims71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kingston, TN Posts: 67	Re: Nascar truck arms There is another way to think about that. If Brad or Joey wins they did it with Chevy parts that made them go fast



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03-10-2015, 03:15 PM	#19
Freeze Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Posts: 5	Re: Nascar truck arms Haven't driven it yet should be finishing the body for paint here in the next month and hopefully be able to drive it by........ July. I will at least have pictures to share in a couple weeks.

03-10-2015, 03:54 PM	#20
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,582	Re: Nascar truck arms If they were from the 4 you'd have the fastest 67-72 around sorry couldn't resist, I've been a die hard Harvick fan thru thick and thin since dale died. Before that I was a die hard Sr fan. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

03-10-2015, 04:05 PM	#21
Tims71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kingston, TN Posts: 67	Re: Nascar truck arms I am a Sr. fan with over 250 die cast 1/24th and a garage full of souviners all Sr. and a few Jr. all before he died. I may have to sell it all to finish this truck

03-10-2015, 06:31 PM	#22
Tims71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kingston, TN Posts: 67	Re: Nascar truck arms Ok next question, Looks like I am going to make some temp bushings until I can find what I need so I can get the rearend set up before sending the frame to Powder Coat. Can someone give me the inside measurement of the CPP crossmember trailing arm mounts. I might start a new thread for this question. Thanks guys

03-10-2015, 06:56 PM	#24
Tims71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kingston, TN Posts: 67	Re: Nascar truck arms Awesome !

03-10-2015, 10:49 PM	#25
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: Nascar truck arms Just out of curiosity how did you get ahold of some NASCAR trailing arms? __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

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