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Rollie396 · 01-30-2006, 01:03 AM

What dia. tubing is that?They look like at most 1 1/2".I'd be a bit leary but then I tend to waaaaay overbuild everything.

Merl4 · 01-31-2006, 09:26 PM

Just a quick question...Are the trailing arms the same length on the swb as on the llb frame?

70short/step · 01-31-2006, 10:36 PM

I saw a set from the vendor at the swap meet over the weekend. They look a lot better in person than in that pic that was posted. They look stronger than the original "I" beams. Original "I" beams flex quite a bit, that is why they make side plates for them to stiffen them. I think these will work great and look a lot cleaner than the "I" beams.

tom71 · 01-31-2006, 11:30 PM

i went to ccp a couple of weeks ago and bought a set they look much better in person and even better installed. my truck doesnt run yet i m in the processs of a rebuild , i cant seem to post pics here but i could e mail them. if any one is interested in seeing them on a partially built truck or if some one could post pics that would be cool too .they really tied the chassis together nicely im running art upper and lowers in front .

70short/step · 01-31-2006, 11:36 PM

email them to me Tom. I will post them for you.
NorCalNatv@aol.com

71Dragtruck · 01-31-2006, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merl4

Just a quick question...Are the trailing arms the same length on the swb as on the llb frame?

Yes.

NPilot1975 · 02-01-2006, 12:21 PM

I was thinking about getting a set of these, but the price seems a little high. Do you think if we got a group that wanted these together we could get a discount? Anyone know someone from CPP?

tom71 · 02-02-2006, 12:38 AM

i sent the e mail 70 short step sorry the pics arent so great, ill try and jack up the truck this weekend and take more pics ,and i bet if you got enough people together for a bulk purchase they d cut a deal they seem pretty cool up there .

*FormerMember* · 02-02-2006, 12:44 AM

BTW, if you think about it, these aren't really carrying weight. That's the spring's job. These locate the axle and do fine well. I've see a ton of rockcrawlers with smaller diameter links that handle a heck of a lot more stress.

3qtrtontarrer · 02-02-2006, 07:18 AM

i just bought those arms for my sons 71 were doing.there things of beauity, and half the weight.

70short/step · 02-02-2006, 09:21 PM

Tom71's pics.......BTW Tom, Nice motor!

Longhorn Al · 02-02-2006, 09:29 PM

That is a sick motor.

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-02-2006, 09:42 PM

01-30-2006, 01:03 AM	#26
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: The new tubular trailing arms. What dia. tubing is that?They look like at most 1 1/2".I'd be a bit leary but then I tend to waaaaay overbuild everything. __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

01-31-2006, 09:26 PM	#27
Merl4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 25	Re: The new tubular trailing arms. Just a quick question...Are the trailing arms the same length on the swb as on the llb frame?

01-31-2006, 10:36 PM	#28
70short/step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,579	Re: The new tubular trailing arms. I saw a set from the vendor at the swap meet over the weekend. They look a lot better in person than in that pic that was posted. They look stronger than the original "I" beams. Original "I" beams flex quite a bit, that is why they make side plates for them to stiffen them. I think these will work great and look a lot cleaner than the "I" beams. __________________ For every person with a spark of genius, There are a hundred with ignition trouble. 70 Short/Step

01-31-2006, 11:30 PM	#29
tom71 what happened to flint mi Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 437	Re: The new tubular trailing arms. i went to ccp a couple of weeks ago and bought a set they look much better in person and even better installed. my truck doesnt run yet i m in the processs of a rebuild , i cant seem to post pics here but i could e mail them. if any one is interested in seeing them on a partially built truck or if some one could post pics that would be cool too .they really tied the chassis together nicely im running art upper and lowers in front . Last edited by tom71; 01-31-2006 at 11:32 PM.

01-31-2006, 11:36 PM	#30
70short/step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,579	Re: The new tubular trailing arms. email them to me Tom. I will post them for you. NorCalNatv@aol.com __________________ For every person with a spark of genius, There are a hundred with ignition trouble. 70 Short/Step

02-01-2006, 12:21 PM	#32
NPilot1975 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 891	Re: The new tubular trailing arms. I was thinking about getting a set of these, but the price seems a little high. Do you think if we got a group that wanted these together we could get a discount? Anyone know someone from CPP? __________________ 1972 Blazer body...need to get a thread started for the rest of the story

02-02-2006, 12:38 AM	#33
tom71 what happened to flint mi Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 437	Re: The new tubular trailing arms. i sent the e mail 70 short step sorry the pics arent so great, ill try and jack up the truck this weekend and take more pics ,and i bet if you got enough people together for a bulk purchase they d cut a deal they seem pretty cool up there .

02-02-2006, 12:44 AM	#34
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: The new tubular trailing arms. BTW, if you think about it, these aren't really carrying weight. That's the spring's job. These locate the axle and do fine well. I've see a ton of rockcrawlers with smaller diameter links that handle a heck of a lot more stress. Last edited by FormerMember; 02-02-2006 at 08:40 AM.

02-02-2006, 07:18 AM	#35
3qtrtontarrer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NH Posts: 93	Re: The new tubular trailing arms. i just bought those arms for my sons 71 were doing.there things of beauity, and half the weight.

02-02-2006, 09:21 PM	#36
70short/step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,579	Re: The new tubular trailing arms. Tom71's pics.......BTW Tom, Nice motor! __________________ For every person with a spark of genius, There are a hundred with ignition trouble. 70 Short/Step

02-02-2006, 09:29 PM	#37
Longhorn Al Texas Longhorn For Life Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 698	Re: The new tubular trailing arms. That is a sick motor. __________________ 1970 C-10 named HOSS 400SB/TH350, PS, PB, 3.07 gears \m/ Hook 'Em from Austin, TEXAS

02-02-2006, 09:42 PM	#38
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,476	Re: The new tubular trailing arms. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T



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