Trailing arm choices - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dino Driver · 06-02-2016, 02:32 PM

I have a 1960 with 1964 frame. I want to replace the original trailing arms with something better. I have a 6.0l and need something stronger.

The trailing arms from POL look great but are $600. The trailing arms from Early Classics look to be a little more simple and are $500.

Are there any other choices out there. I'm looking for the most for my money.

drfloyd · 06-02-2016, 03:02 PM

No Limit has one. There's a thread about them four or five down from this one. I'm pretty sure he has it for your year model.

tinydb84 · 06-02-2016, 05:25 PM

Stock arms should be plenty strong but Porterbuilt and CPP also make arms.

SCOTI · 06-02-2016, 05:43 PM

Porterbuilt or No limit. Both are adjustable & offer the best articulation for a solid style T/A.

Dino Driver · 06-07-2016, 05:49 PM

Thx for the suggestions. I had narrowed down to Early classics and POL because I don't need the packages No limit and Porterbuilt offer and didn't see individual sales of the trailing arms. Read some really negative reports about the tubular arms that CPP have plus they don't have the clip for the park brake. I considered the stock style arms but after seeing strengthening kits for them I was not sure they were the best choice. I do also want to use a rear sway bar .

tinydb84 · 06-07-2016, 06:07 PM

Email Porterbuilt directly. I've gotten random parts not listed on their site from them.

SCOTI · 06-07-2016, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dino Driver

Thx for the suggestions. I had narrowed down to Early classics and POL because I don't need the packages No limit and Porterbuilt offer and didn't see individual sales of the trailing arms. Read some really negative reports about the tubular arms that CPP have plus they don't have the clip for the park brake. I considered the stock style arms but after seeing strengthening kits for them I was not sure they were the best choice. I do also want to use a rear sway bar .

Perhaps reaching out to each of those board supporting vendors (or one of their distributors) will get you the info needed vs just going to an online website.

**VictoriaHardware** · 06-07-2016, 08:02 PM

I know the original arms were prone to failure due to rust between the two halves, but has anyone ever seen one break due to too much horsepower? There are all these places selling "stronger & better" arms and reinforcing plates, but is it really necessary?

06-02-2016, 02:32 PM	#1
Dino Driver Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 107	Trailing arm choices I have a 1960 with 1964 frame. I want to replace the original trailing arms with something better. I have a 6.0l and need something stronger. The trailing arms from POL look great but are $600. The trailing arms from Early Classics look to be a little more simple and are $500. Are there any other choices out there. I'm looking for the most for my money. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456437

06-02-2016, 03:02 PM	#2
drfloyd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Scranton, SC Posts: 248	Re: Trailing arm choices No Limit has one. There's a thread about them four or five down from this one. I'm pretty sure he has it for your year model.

06-02-2016, 05:25 PM	#3
tinydb84 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 2,871	Re: Trailing arm choices Stock arms should be plenty strong but Porterbuilt and CPP also make arms. __________________ David Used parts build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=638991 My brother's Nova: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=727985 Rear suspension rework: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=750557 Instagram: myfabguy

06-02-2016, 05:43 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: Trailing arm choices Porterbuilt or No limit. Both are adjustable & offer the best articulation for a solid style T/A. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

06-07-2016, 05:49 PM	#5
Dino Driver Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 107	Re: Trailing arm choices Thx for the suggestions. I had narrowed down to Early classics and POL because I don't need the packages No limit and Porterbuilt offer and didn't see individual sales of the trailing arms. Read some really negative reports about the tubular arms that CPP have plus they don't have the clip for the park brake. I considered the stock style arms but after seeing strengthening kits for them I was not sure they were the best choice. I do also want to use a rear sway bar . __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456437

06-07-2016, 06:07 PM	#6
tinydb84 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 2,871	Re: Trailing arm choices Email Porterbuilt directly. I've gotten random parts not listed on their site from them. __________________ David Used parts build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=638991 My brother's Nova: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=727985 Rear suspension rework: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=750557 Instagram: myfabguy

06-07-2016, 08:02 PM	#8
VictoriaHardware Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 792	Re: Trailing arm choices I know the original arms were prone to failure due to rust between the two halves, but has anyone ever seen one break due to too much horsepower? There are all these places selling "stronger & better" arms and reinforcing plates, but is it really necessary?



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