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Old 08-04-2011, 10:58 PM   #1
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Trailing arms

I just noticed that the trailing arms on my truck are bent, looks like it may have been dragged sideways by a wrecker at one time, anyway I need new ones. What should I buy? stock or aftermarket? how long are the stock ones supposed to be? I see some nascar ones on ebay, will they fit? anyone have a good set they want to part with? should I buy a crossmember too? I'm going to use Jeep TJ rear springs for rear drop. any help appreciated
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Old 08-05-2011, 12:16 AM   #2
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Re: Trailing arms

maybe try local junk yards. i saw some original trailing arms on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/61-62...Q5fAccessories

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Old 08-05-2011, 08:09 AM   #3
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Re: Trailing arms

be sure to inspect the crossmember since that is a place that catches alot of water and road junk especially in the nothern states. You might be able to locate some around here, if you need help let someone know, we could go look at them.

I would think they would be high to ship.
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Old 08-05-2011, 11:37 AM   #4
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Re: Trailing arms

For $ 1700 you could use the Ridetech rear kit part number 11336799 and it comes with everything you need.

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Old 08-05-2011, 01:29 PM   #5
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Nothing wrong with used stockers...
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Old 08-05-2011, 02:58 PM   #6
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I have the stock cross member and trailing arms off my '63, pm me and we can work something out.
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Old 08-05-2011, 06:27 PM   #7
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Re: Trailing arms

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I just noticed that the trailing arms on my truck are bent, looks like it may have been dragged sideways by a wrecker at one time, anyway I need new ones. What should I buy? stock or aftermarket? how long are the stock ones supposed to be? I see some nascar ones on ebay, will they fit? anyone have a good set they want to part with? should I buy a crossmember too? I'm going to use Jeep TJ rear springs for rear drop. any help appreciated
Before doing anything, how about posting a picture of the 'bends' you're describing. Both of them are bent?
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Old 08-06-2011, 12:39 AM   #8
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I have a couple extra sets of trailing arms. Let me know if you're interested.
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Here's a good tech article on installing Early Classic's Tube arms....
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Before doing anything, how about posting a picture of the 'bends' you're describing. Both of them are bent?
here is some pics, there bent bad.



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here is some pics, there bent bad.
Yikes.... Those are definitely bent!
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