new truck, new member a few questions.

[RIA69]

I just recently came to receive as a gift from my wife a 1969 chevy c20 3/4 with a 4 speed manual and the 350 sbc. The first issue I have run into with it is one of the trailing arms was so rusted out before I had noticed it, the stupid thing broke on me while I was driving.

So my question is will the CPP tubular trailing arms fit on my truck? I plan on completly restoring this truck just a little at a time. I dont have alot of time or money to do it all at once. Does any one know if there are any other trucks out there that the trailing arms will fit this truck? I want the CPP but if I dont have to shell out the $600 for new ones I would rather not. sorry for the long post. Here Is a few pics of my new baby. thanks in advance.

[POPO1984]

Porterbuilt

[RIA69]

don't they only do dropped trialing arms? I'm not looking to drop mine to the ground if at all. I'm pretty happy with the height its at now. I have looked at there site but like I said all that I saw was arms for a 3-4 inch drop.

[custom70]

Welcome, you could check the for sale section someone probably has one they could hook you up with.

[POPO1984]

Originally Posted by RIA69

don't they only do dropped trialing arms? I'm not looking to drop mine to the ground if at all. I'm pretty happy with the height its at now. I have looked at there site but like I said all that I saw was arms for a 3-4 inch drop.

Im not really sure. i sent porterbuilt a PM asking that very same question once before but i never got a reply

[turner72]

Manes truck parts has them for about $250/pr

Also put a post on the parts board. You should get several offers.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/forumdisplay.php?f=8

[RIA69]

yah I just checked there site again and can only find the drop trailing arms. Other wise I would be more willing to look into them. I checked the for sale area and didn't see any I will keep an eye on it for sure though.

[RIA69]

Originally Posted by turner72

Manes truck parts has them for about $250/pr

Also put a post on the parts board. You should get several offers.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/forumdisplay.php?f=8

dude thank you so Much you may have just saved me from spending more money then I needed to. manes has alot of things that will help my build thanks again.

[turner72]

Youre welcome. Unfortunatley I bought them from Manes and then found out some had a set less than 30 miles away for $75.

Here is the link for the thread I started when I was looking. There was someone in Mesa, AZ with a pair for $110

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=411671

[RIA69]

the ones you bought from manes were they pretty straight or did they look like you would have to replace them again in a few years? I just don't want to buy something just to have to change it out again later ya know?

[turner72]

The ones I bought were in nice shape. The only pair they had were sandblasted and powdercoated. There was a small dent I was able to straighten out easily. You may want to get new bushings when you order.

[RIA69]

Ok I will do that thanks again for the link this truck is supposed to be my DD but at the time I couldnt find any arms for less then 700 for both. so it was a big kick in the pants trying to choke down that price for the moment.

[wancosc356]

Also, when looking for trailing arms....you need to find 3/4 trailing arms. They have reinforcement plates where the axle mounts.

[RIA69]

ok I will. now if Im not planning on using this truck for towing or anything like that will 1/2 ton arms work just fine? Or do I absolutely have to use the 3/4 arms?

[epashhans]

Originally Posted by wancosc356

Also, when looking for trailing arms....you need to find 3/4 trailing arms. They have reinforcement plates where the axle mounts.

I just replaced my 1/2 ton because one was really bent and tweaked. I put up a wanted ad on CL for a 3/4 set and got a nice set of 3/4 ton trailing arms for $40 within a few days. I stripped them down and peeled back the plates to get the rust that was under there out (wasn't too much), welded the plates up along with up and down the center of each one (top and bottom), painted them and put them in. They were out of a long box 3/4 ton and worked perfect in my swb 1/2 ton. They are way more stout and solid...I noticed it right away. Alot more work than ordering a new set (which I almost did from CPP), but I probably have $50-$60 into them is all which was well worth it.

[Sinister]

Early Classic Enterprises has reinforcement kits for 1/2 ton trailing arms. Just need a welder.

[RIA69]

I just picked up a set for $40 from a salvage yard just have to instal them now. I am so glad I dont have to shell out to much more money for them. the best thing is they are off a 1/2 ton but they are 3/4 ton part. they already have the reinforcement plates on them. also got some split seats out of a late or early 2000 model suburban thatll look real nice in the truck. thanks for every ones help. now just need to get everything installed and done up.