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swierker · 07-02-2011, 04:17 PM

I was taking apart my rear suspension and after I got to the trailing arms off this is what I had. Are these any good or should they be replaced?

Are aftermarket trailing arms any good? Which vendors did you guys use?

Thanks in advance.

Dan

Longhorn Man · 07-02-2011, 04:31 PM

I'd replace them. Kinda surprised your inspection station let it go from what I've heard about those guys.

swierker · 07-02-2011, 04:48 PM

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking, and the more I look at them the less comfortable I am. It's funny you said that about the inspection, they didn't say anything about them, but they did make me have working windshield washers.

VA72C10 · 07-02-2011, 05:12 PM

I would definitely replace them...

If you decide on aftermarket....ECE, CPP and Porterbuilt all make nice aftermarket trailing arms.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 07-02-2011, 08:25 PM

I went with ECE's set up. Not cheap ~$750 but very heavy duty. I also have my old ones (original Ca truck) , don't know what they would be worth of how much shipping would be but if interested I'll look into it and send pics.

swierker · 07-02-2011, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

I went with ECE's set up. Not cheap ~$750 but very heavy duty. I also have my old ones (original Ca truck) , don't know what they would be worth of how much shipping would be but if interested I'll look into it and send pics.

There are some on the parts board that I can pick up if I can get them. But I'm interested in your old ones if that doesn't pan out.

bobs409 · 07-03-2011, 06:29 AM

Most of them around here look just like that.

Now here's what a shot one looks like. I ran it until it could go no more.

LONGHAIR · 07-03-2011, 09:03 AM

Ouch....

CG · 07-03-2011, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bobs409

Most of them around here look just like that.

Now here's what a shot one looks like. I ran it until it could go no more.

Wow, thats crazy. I have never seen a rusted set around here. Must be the salt or something.

71HUGGER396 · 07-03-2011, 09:10 AM

I"m from PA too, that's what I thought all trailing arms look like, it's factory, right? When I had to replace mine, I get a pair off of ebay for $100. When I opened the box, I was amazed at how clean they were. I was like a little kid, I could not believe how nice something that was 40 years old could be without rust.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-03-2011, 10:08 AM

I have never seen on that bad wow...

Longhorn Man · 07-03-2011, 10:22 AM

i know where there's a LWB C/10 that's been sitting for at least 10 years (he won't sell it either) in his side yard. The left rear arm snapped about 7 years ago.
it's still sitting there.

Katrina/10 · 07-03-2011, 11:09 AM

Gee, those look just like mine! I beat the rust out of them and painted them, don't know how well they will hold up though. Lots of deep pits under the rust but seem intact.

07-02-2011, 04:17 PM	#1
swierker Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wallingford, PA Posts: 186	Are my trailing arms shot? I was taking apart my rear suspension and after I got to the trailing arms off this is what I had. Are these any good or should they be replaced? Are aftermarket trailing arms any good? Which vendors did you guys use? Thanks in advance. Dan Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevy LWB - 305/350 In Progress: 4/6 ECE drop, front discs, power brakes, Coys C5's.

07-02-2011, 04:31 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Are my trailing arms shot? I'd replace them. Kinda surprised your inspection station let it go from what I've heard about those guys.

07-02-2011, 04:48 PM	#3
swierker Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wallingford, PA Posts: 186	Re: Are my trailing arms shot? Yeah, that's what I'm thinking, and the more I look at them the less comfortable I am. It's funny you said that about the inspection, they didn't say anything about them, but they did make me have working windshield washers. __________________ 1970 Chevy LWB - 305/350 In Progress: 4/6 ECE drop, front discs, power brakes, Coys C5's.

07-02-2011, 05:12 PM	#4
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Are my trailing arms shot? I would definitely replace them... If you decide on aftermarket....ECE, CPP and Porterbuilt all make nice aftermarket trailing arms. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-02-2011, 08:25 PM	#5
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,193	Re: Are my trailing arms shot? I went with ECE's set up. Not cheap ~$750 but very heavy duty. I also have my old ones (original Ca truck) , don't know what they would be worth of how much shipping would be but if interested I'll look into it and send pics. Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

07-03-2011, 06:29 AM	#7
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Are my trailing arms shot? Most of them around here look just like that. Now here's what a shot one looks like. I ran it until it could go no more. Attached Images __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

07-03-2011, 09:10 AM	#10
71HUGGER396 Confirmed Truckaholic Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sarver,PA 16055 Posts: 732	Re: Are my trailing arms shot? I"m from PA too, that's what I thought all trailing arms look like, it's factory, right? When I had to replace mine, I get a pair off of ebay for $100. When I opened the box, I was amazed at how clean they were. I was like a little kid, I could not believe how nice something that was 40 years old could be without rust. __________________ 1968 50th STEP SIDE SHORTY, 350/350, a/c, ps, p,b Daily Driver, 1970 Cst short fleet, all black, 350/350, 1970 2wd Blazer, 2wd, 6 cyl. 3 spd, original, now a 454, 350turbo, 3.73 posi, on the road 1971 2wd fleet shorty, 454, 700r4, 3.73 posi, SOLD to 67OLDSTYLE72 "My rig's a little old but that don't mean she's slow" - SAWYER BROWN's Six Days On The Road SEMPER FI "I use to be a lean mean fighting machine, but now I'm a huffin, puffin, over stuffin love muffin"

07-03-2011, 10:08 AM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Are my trailing arms shot? I have never seen on that bad wow... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-03-2011, 10:22 AM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Are my trailing arms shot? i know where there's a LWB C/10 that's been sitting for at least 10 years (he won't sell it either) in his side yard. The left rear arm snapped about 7 years ago. it's still sitting there.

07-03-2011, 11:09 AM	#13
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Are my trailing arms shot? Gee, those look just like mine! I beat the rust out of them and painted them, don't know how well they will hold up though. Lots of deep pits under the rust but seem intact. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100



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