how long are the stock trailing arms? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jon_volk · 02-17-2004, 10:29 PM

if you saw another one of my posts im planning on installing a trailing arm suspension in place of my leaf springs on my 83 C10. Does anyone know off hand how long the stock trailing arms are and also how far apart they are spaced on the rear?

Hutch · 02-17-2004, 11:00 PM

jon_volk
On a short bed the are roughly 4 ft. 8 in. long
Across the rear they are 3 ft. 8 in.
These are ball-park figures as they are angled and it depends where you take the measurement.
I measured the rear width from across the monting pads.
I am sure someone else can give you an exact measurement though.

jon_volk · 02-18-2004, 12:01 AM

thats close enough for me. im just trying to visualize where everything will approximately sit before i get the stuff in hand.

thanks.

stepside71 · 02-18-2004, 12:18 AM

I've never heard of any one doing this? If you don't mind me asking, Why? All I know Is the trailing arm ride is one of the major reasons why I like my old truck. So you've got the crossmember,the trailing arms,the rear end and the panhard bar ready to go? That would be a cool pic to show around.

jon_volk · 02-18-2004, 10:13 AM

im going this route for ride, easier spring rate selection (cheaper to buy new coils than leafs), no leaf spring wrap up and better traction.

I hate leaf springs

I dont have the parts just yet. hopefully in the coming weeks i should be able to gather everything.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 02-18-2004, 10:32 AM

Trailing arm dimensions: Overall length 57 1/2"

Center of U bolt mount to center of
front bushing 51 5/8"

LWB an SWB have the same trailing arms.

Jim

*1972C10* · 02-18-2004, 11:34 AM

You sure the crossmember that holds the trailin arms will go into that later model frame? Im just not too sure that it will work out right.

jon_volk · 02-18-2004, 02:57 PM

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Originally posted by 1972C10
You sure the crossmember that holds the trailin arms will go into that later model frame? Im just not too sure that it will work out right.

custom install, making my own crossmember. the mounting brackets are available from circle track race shops.

smokekiki · 02-18-2004, 03:19 PM

This month super chevy tested a 66 chevelle that has Hot Rods To Hell trailing arm suspension in it.It is based on the gm truck set-up.The chevelle handles corners better than stock,now.

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 02-18-2004, 08:12 PM

NASCAR's been running our arms for years.

smokekiki · 02-19-2004, 10:17 AM

That is why hot rods to hell started to build these for street cars.a lot of guys are wanting to build cars to handle corners. www.hotrodstohell.net

02-17-2004, 10:29 PM	#1
jon_volk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 242	how long are the stock trailing arms? if you saw another one of my posts im planning on installing a trailing arm suspension in place of my leaf springs on my 83 C10. Does anyone know off hand how long the stock trailing arms are and also how far apart they are spaced on the rear? __________________ 83 Monte Carlo 92 Camaro

02-17-2004, 11:00 PM	#2
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	jon_volk On a short bed the are roughly 4 ft. 8 in. long Across the rear they are 3 ft. 8 in. These are ball-park figures as they are angled and it depends where you take the measurement. I measured the rear width from across the monting pads. I am sure someone else can give you an exact measurement though. __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

02-18-2004, 12:01 AM	#3
jon_volk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 242	thats close enough for me. im just trying to visualize where everything will approximately sit before i get the stuff in hand. thanks. __________________ 83 Monte Carlo 92 Camaro

02-18-2004, 12:18 AM	#4
stepside71 Project Money Pit Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 90	I've never heard of any one doing this? If you don't mind me asking, Why? All I know Is the trailing arm ride is one of the major reasons why I like my old truck. So you've got the crossmember,the trailing arms,the rear end and the panhard bar ready to go? That would be a cool pic to show around. __________________ For sale: GMC rad support $50, L/F 69-72 fender $50, (1) 69-72 & 67-68 Chevy hood $50 ea.,1 disc brake spindles w/ calipers and rotors $ 25 WTB: (1) R/F inner fender. OR will trade

02-18-2004, 10:13 AM	#5
jon_volk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 242	im going this route for ride, easier spring rate selection (cheaper to buy new coils than leafs), no leaf spring wrap up and better traction. I hate leaf springs I dont have the parts just yet. hopefully in the coming weeks i should be able to gather everything. __________________ 83 Monte Carlo 92 Camaro

02-18-2004, 10:32 AM	#6
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Trailing arm dimensions: Overall length 57 1/2" Center of U bolt mount to center of front bushing 51 5/8" LWB an SWB have the same trailing arms. Jim

02-18-2004, 11:34 AM	#7
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	You sure the crossmember that holds the trailin arms will go into that later model frame? Im just not too sure that it will work out right.

02-18-2004, 03:19 PM	#9
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	This month super chevy tested a 66 chevelle that has Hot Rods To Hell trailing arm suspension in it.It is based on the gm truck set-up.The chevelle handles corners better than stock,now. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

02-18-2004, 08:12 PM	#10
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	NASCAR's been running our arms for years. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

02-19-2004, 10:17 AM	#11
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	That is why hot rods to hell started to build these for street cars.a lot of guys are wanting to build cars to handle corners. www.hotrodstohell.net __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires Last edited by smokekiki; 02-19-2004 at 10:21 AM.



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