Who sells the best (for the price) trailing arms? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cam.man67 · 10-29-2010, 07:22 AM

Found a pair at Classic Parts for 499.95, are there any other american-made trailing arms pairs that are that price or cheaper?

cdowns · 10-29-2010, 07:47 AM

in tthe parts for sale section look for a pair of good used ones that a member is parting out a truck thier prices are quite reasonable

big_al_71 · 10-29-2010, 09:05 AM

I bought the ones from early classics.....Excellent and a hell of alot better than some 40 year old used ones....

**N2TRUX** · 10-29-2010, 09:07 AM

Take a look in our Vendor Marketplace. Several of our forum vendors offer them.

**fine69** · 10-29-2010, 10:31 AM

Post a WTB ad in our parts section.

Several of our board members will ship them to you.

TKorinek for one. I have bought killer used ones before. For like $135 a set i think.

He ships them FedEx.

Great condition.

*mrhino* · 10-29-2010, 12:16 PM

Porterbuilt all the way, the best you can buy. do a search you should be able to find him.

63chevyll · 10-29-2010, 12:37 PM

do you want something different than stock

**72k5zl1** · 10-29-2010, 04:27 PM

stock style from steve at hth in northern ca. he puts them in everything he works on 530-365-6561

SCOTI · 10-29-2010, 07:52 PM

x2 for Porterbuilts truck arms....http://porterbuiltstreetrods.com/site/
ECE's would be my 2nd choice & then CPP's.

**passthebuck** · 10-29-2010, 08:34 PM

Porterbuilt's are the same $ & have spherical ends...

cam.man67 · 10-30-2010, 06:27 AM

I'm looking for OEM arms, but these tube ones, how are they better?

**72k5zl1** · 10-30-2010, 07:27 AM

www.hotrodstohell.net

VA72C10 · 10-30-2010, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cam.man67

I'm looking for OEM arms, but these tube ones, how are they better?

seriously consider tkorinek and others in AZ if you want nice originals. Have seen them for just over 100 shipped for a great pair...

Shyguy · 10-30-2010, 09:19 AM

When my son needed some for his '70 Chevy with a mildly built 454 we found a set from a '67 3/4 ton that had very little rust.

I guess it really depends on what your budget will allow and what you are building the truck for.

We build our trucks more as daily drivers, I guess but do enter them in car/truck shows.

**fine69** · 10-30-2010, 11:25 AM

If your not building a one off show truck then go with stock. Cheap and good.

tantrumpipeline · 10-31-2010, 01:51 AM

why not rebuild yours? $99 ordered a set myself, should be here soon, even comss with poly bushings and hardwarehttp://www.classicperform.com/Store/...k/6072TARK.htm

Hottrucks · 10-31-2010, 08:37 AM

Check Ebay..yea I now I have a set out of a NASCAR and they are a dirrect bolt in you are going to have to drill the hole for the spring holder...cost me $100 to my door and the craftmanship is REALLY nice....I think theres a pic of them in my build

CG · 10-31-2010, 09:22 AM

You know Ive never seen a set of rusted trailing arms out here. How do you guys ship these at a reasonable rate? Instead of sending extra sets to the scrapper, maybe next time I should offer em up for sale here on the board?

*Shane* · 10-31-2010, 09:55 AM

If you go with the ebay NASCAR-style truck arms make sure you get stock length arms.

They are built in different lengths/configurations for the various setups at different tracks.

4LUG39 · 10-31-2010, 10:31 AM

My friend built a set for his truck using rectangular tubing(2 1/4 X 3 1/2?), He used the old ones for his template. They work very well and look great. I think he spent 50 dollars for the materials. He has a 454 W/ a Richmond 6 Spd. They have been in the truck for about 3 years and he is not easy on them at all. He is probably on his 3-4 set of tires. If you don't feel comfortable with doing it any welding/machine shop should be willing to do it for you.

James

SCOTI · 10-31-2010, 10:46 AM

The problem w/most aftermarket or home-made arms that utilize tubing contruction is the natural 'twist' that the factory I-beam contruction allowed is gone. Many will also swap in urethane busings as they're an easy, relatively accessible upgrade. Combine the two & the binding that was present in the factory design is now much more pronounced.

The 'plus' is the arms should be stiffer (less deflection) from the tubular construction.

This is why I feel tubular truck arms need a joint @ the front mount. They'll offer less deflection w/the same or better articulation (w/o binding) vs. the factory.

Hottrucks · 10-31-2010, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

The problem w/most aftermarket or home-made arms that utilize tubing contruction is the natural 'twist' that the factory I-beam contruction allowed is gone. Many will also swap in urethane busings as they're an easy, relatively accessible upgrade. Combine the two & the binding that was present in the factory design is now much more pronounced.

The 'plus' is the arms should be stiffer (less deflection) from the tubular construction.

This is why I feel tubular truck arms need a joint @ the front mount. They'll offer less deflection w/the same or better articulation (w/o binding) vs. the factory.

the NACAR ones I bought have a hime joint at the front and also are 2 piece ( each side) this is where they would add stagger??...so now in the real world I can do a 4 wheel alignment on my truck...and as far as strength well the 472 and a set of PS tires havn't hurt them..how ever I'm waiting to break a U joint

cam.man67 · 10-31-2010, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

You know Ive never seen a set of rusted trailing arms out here.

All I know is that I can read the paper through my arms, and I need something quick. Thinking of going the Early Classics route, anybody other than big al ever use them before?

SCOTI · 10-31-2010, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hottrucks

the NACAR ones I bought have a hime joint at the front and also are 2 piece ( each side) this is where they would add stagger??...so now in the real world I can do a 4 wheel alignment on my truck...and as far as strength well the 472 and a set of PS tires havn't hurt them..how ever I'm waiting to break a U joint

I'm pretty sure I said.....

Quote:

The problem w/most aftermarket or home-made arms

Old discarded NASCAR arms are improved versions of the factory design as far as torsional rigidity & articulation. How are the mono-balls assembled? Are they rebuildable?

*Shane* · 10-31-2010, 01:21 PM

Scoti is spot on in his comment about the NASCAR arms being improved designs of the original.

These are new NASCAR truck arms, notice the different lengths without a Heim joint. Notice also the rivets holding the two halves together ... identical to how GM did it over 40 years ago.

I personally took this pic a year or so ago in the fab shop of one of the current top 10 teams in the Sprint Cup series.

10-29-2010, 07:22 AM	#1
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Who sells the best (for the price) trailing arms? Found a pair at Classic Parts for 499.95, are there any other american-made trailing arms pairs that are that price or cheaper? __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

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cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Who sells the best (for the price) trailing arms? in tthe parts for sale section look for a pair of good used ones that a member is parting out a truck thier prices are quite reasonable __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

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big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Who sells the best (for the price) trailing arms? I bought the ones from early classics.....Excellent and a hell of alot better than some 40 year old used ones.... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

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N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Who sells the best (for the price) trailing arms? Take a look in our Vendor Marketplace. Several of our forum vendors offer them. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Who sells the best (for the price) trailing arms? Post a WTB ad in our parts section. Several of our board members will ship them to you. TKorinek for one. I have bought killer used ones before. For like $135 a set i think. He ships them FedEx. Great condition. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

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mrhino Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,223	Re: Who sells the best (for the price) trailing arms? Porterbuilt all the way, the best you can buy. do a search you should be able to find him.

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72k5zl1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bennington, vt Posts: 1,626	Re: Who sells the best (for the price) trailing arms? stock style from steve at hth in northern ca. he puts them in everything he works on 530-365-6561

10-29-2010, 07:52 PM	#9
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,039	Re: Who sells the best (for the price) trailing arms? x2 for Porterbuilts truck arms....http://porterbuiltstreetrods.com/site/ ECE's would be my 2nd choice & then CPP's. __________________ 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.* Last edited by SCOTI; 10-29-2010 at 07:53 PM.

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passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	Re: Who sells the best (for the price) trailing arms? Porterbuilt's are the same $ & have spherical ends... __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

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cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: Who sells the best (for the price) trailing arms? I'm looking for OEM arms, but these tube ones, how are they better? __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

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72k5zl1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bennington, vt Posts: 1,626	Re: Who sells the best (for the price) trailing arms? www.hotrodstohell.net

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Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Who sells the best (for the price) trailing arms? When my son needed some for his '70 Chevy with a mildly built 454 we found a set from a '67 3/4 ton that had very little rust. I guess it really depends on what your budget will allow and what you are building the truck for. We build our trucks more as daily drivers, I guess but do enter them in car/truck shows. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

10-30-2010, 11:25 AM	#15
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Who sells the best (for the price) trailing arms? If your not building a one off show truck then go with stock. Cheap and good. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

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tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: Who sells the best (for the price) trailing arms? why not rebuild yours? $99 ordered a set myself, should be here soon, even comss with poly bushings and hardwarehttp://www.classicperform.com/Store/...k/6072TARK.htm __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project



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Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Who sells the best (for the price) trailing arms? Check Ebay..yea I now I have a set out of a NASCAR and they are a dirrect bolt in you are going to have to drill the hole for the spring holder...cost me $100 to my door and the craftmanship is REALLY nice....I think theres a pic of them in my build __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

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Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Who sells the best (for the price) trailing arms? If you go with the ebay NASCAR-style truck arms make sure you get stock length arms. They are built in different lengths/configurations for the various setups at different tracks.

10-31-2010, 10:31 AM	#20
4LUG39 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bastrop,Texas Posts: 61	Re: Who sells the best (for the price) trailing arms? My friend built a set for his truck using rectangular tubing(2 1/4 X 3 1/2?), He used the old ones for his template. They work very well and look great. I think he spent 50 dollars for the materials. He has a 454 W/ a Richmond 6 Spd. They have been in the truck for about 3 years and he is not easy on them at all. He is probably on his 3-4 set of tires. If you don't feel comfortable with doing it any welding/machine shop should be willing to do it for you. James __________________ Ain't no way in the world I'm going out that front door. 69 SWB Fleetside 327/5spd 76 blazer 383/700R4 95 2Dr Tahoe 5.7 4x4 LT

10-31-2010, 10:46 AM	#21
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,039	Re: Who sells the best (for the price) trailing arms? The problem w/most aftermarket or home-made arms that utilize tubing contruction is the natural 'twist' that the factory I-beam contruction allowed is gone. Many will also swap in urethane busings as they're an easy, relatively accessible upgrade. Combine the two & the binding that was present in the factory design is now much more pronounced. The 'plus' is the arms should be stiffer (less deflection) from the tubular construction. This is why I feel tubular truck arms need a joint @ the front mount. They'll offer less deflection w/the same or better articulation (w/o binding) vs. the factory. __________________ 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.*

10-31-2010, 01:21 PM	#25
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Who sells the best (for the price) trailing arms? Scoti is spot on in his comment about the NASCAR arms being improved designs of the original. These are new NASCAR truck arms, notice the different lengths without a Heim joint. Notice also the rivets holding the two halves together ... identical to how GM did it over 40 years ago. I personally took this pic a year or so ago in the fab shop of one of the current top 10 teams in the Sprint Cup series. Last edited by Shane; 10-31-2010 at 01:25 PM.

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