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**67cheby** · 08-21-2009, 11:53 AM

my truck is currently apart putting in cpp trailing arm crossmember and thoerbeck step notch , i figure might as well move it back a little while i am at it can anyone tell me how much to move it??

Frizzle Fry · 08-21-2009, 12:26 PM

I've always heard 1"

basemodel67 · 08-21-2009, 02:58 PM

Anyone have any before and after pics for this? Would be nice to see if its worth the effort.

XXL · 08-21-2009, 03:05 PM

It depends entirely on how low the truck is. Because the rearend arcs as it rides up and down, you should decide when you want it centered... while at ride height, or when dropped (I'm assuming bags here, if you're using a static drop, you only get 'ride height'). Once you decide where you want it centered, get it at that height and measure. 1" range is probably a safe bet, but certainly can be more if you're going very low.

I tightened up the gap between my bed and cab to do some of the alignment... and then the trailing arm is, IIRC, 1".

SCOTI · 08-21-2009, 03:31 PM

I centered my c-notch for 1.5" but put the truck arms @ 1" for now. Like XXL, I was going to split the difference by shifting the bed forward. If it wasn't enough, I'm good for moving it back another .500".

**67cheby** · 08-21-2009, 03:39 PM

i am thinking of leaving my crossmember in the same spot but making my trailing arms a inch longer , thanks for everyones input, yes it is bagged with strong arms

Frizzle Fry · 08-21-2009, 10:56 PM

I just ordered Porterbuilt's new TA's with +1" added between the spring pads and axle perches

08-21-2009, 11:53 AM	#1
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	how far to move rearend to center my truck is currently apart putting in cpp trailing arm crossmember and thoerbeck step notch , i figure might as well move it back a little while i am at it can anyone tell me how much to move it?? __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

08-21-2009, 12:26 PM	#2
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: how far to move rearend to center I've always heard 1"

08-21-2009, 02:58 PM	#3
basemodel67 Factory Strippers Rule! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 707	Re: how far to move rearend to center Anyone have any before and after pics for this? Would be nice to see if its worth the effort.

08-21-2009, 03:05 PM	#4
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: how far to move rearend to center It depends entirely on how low the truck is. Because the rearend arcs as it rides up and down, you should decide when you want it centered... while at ride height, or when dropped (I'm assuming bags here, if you're using a static drop, you only get 'ride height'). Once you decide where you want it centered, get it at that height and measure. 1" range is probably a safe bet, but certainly can be more if you're going very low. I tightened up the gap between my bed and cab to do some of the alignment... and then the trailing arm is, IIRC, 1". __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

08-21-2009, 03:31 PM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: how far to move rearend to center I centered my c-notch for 1.5" but put the truck arms @ 1" for now. Like XXL, I was going to split the difference by shifting the bed forward. If it wasn't enough, I'm good for moving it back another .500". __________________ 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.*

08-21-2009, 03:39 PM	#6
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: how far to move rearend to center i am thinking of leaving my crossmember in the same spot but making my trailing arms a inch longer , thanks for everyones input, yes it is bagged with strong arms __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

08-21-2009, 10:56 PM	#7
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: how far to move rearend to center I just ordered Porterbuilt's new TA's with +1" added between the spring pads and axle perches Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 08-22-2009 at 11:03 AM.

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