Anyone split thier trailing arms ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

63sbssbbw · 08-26-2010, 06:52 AM

To clean up in between and then bolt or weld them back together ?
Mine are in pretty good shape but where there isn't rivets I can slip a putty knife into and can see grit and dirt (probably rust) in there.
I did a search but didn't come up with much
Thanks for the help
T

Heater63 · 08-27-2010, 01:23 AM

Low $ approach: clean yours up, sandblast, then weld on reinforcing plates, like ECE's kit. Easy project if you have a welder.

http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/07...kit/index.html

More $$: buy new tubular trailing arms.

63sbssbbw · 08-27-2010, 12:16 PM

Thanks heater
They're in great shape.
I was mostly concerned with just getting all the crap out from in between them,and getting some rust protection in there.
T

**Captainfab** · 08-28-2010, 12:19 AM

If it's just the rust issue, I would just clean them the best you can and then brush some POR15 in that seam really heavy so it runs between the halves. Do this from both sides, and it should seal that area up from further rusting. Another option would be to weld that seam up continous. You would want to do it in steps and alternate from side to side to minimize warpage.

63sbssbbw · 08-28-2010, 06:27 AM

Thanks Cpt
If I don't split them (which I probably won't after looking at ALL THOSE RIVETS yesterday) that's the plan,load 'em up
I don't think I need to stitch them though.
Lots of talk on here about how weak they are,I've looked at a lot of these trucks over the years and I've never seen a collapsed one,beaten and bruised, yes,bent up and non usable,no.
All I can think when I hear that stuff is that the farmers son (or nephew,etc) decided he would attempt some Dukes of Hazzard stunts with the old girl
T

**ChiefRocka** · 08-28-2010, 11:27 AM

I too have run a contiuous bead along a set years ago for a customer with a 65 .... (long b4 I was into these trucks)

His driver-side TA actually let go at the front bushing location.

So we cleaned then up, and welded up the seams.

I noticed on my C-20 arms, they have a longer reinforcement plate rivoted under the spring (as compared to the C-10)...

raycow · 08-28-2010, 01:08 PM

Yes, if you have any available, the C-20 arms are a worthwhile easy upgrade for a C-10.

Ray

63sbssbbw · 08-29-2010, 05:33 AM

Cool,I didn't know they were different
Everything around here seems to be 1/2 ton or 1 ton
T

08-26-2010, 06:52 AM	#1
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Anyone split thier trailing arms ? To clean up in between and then bolt or weld them back together ? Mine are in pretty good shape but where there isn't rivets I can slip a putty knife into and can see grit and dirt (probably rust) in there. I did a search but didn't come up with much Thanks for the help T __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

08-27-2010, 01:23 AM	#2
Heater63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: N Texas Posts: 580	Re: Anyone split thier trailing arms ? Low $ approach: clean yours up, sandblast, then weld on reinforcing plates, like ECE's kit. Easy project if you have a welder. http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/07...kit/index.html More $$: buy new tubular trailing arms. __________________ 292 + TKO500

08-27-2010, 12:16 PM	#3
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: Anyone split thier trailing arms ? Thanks heater They're in great shape. I was mostly concerned with just getting all the crap out from in between them,and getting some rust protection in there. T __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

08-28-2010, 12:19 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Anyone split thier trailing arms ? If it's just the rust issue, I would just clean them the best you can and then brush some POR15 in that seam really heavy so it runs between the halves. Do this from both sides, and it should seal that area up from further rusting. Another option would be to weld that seam up continous. You would want to do it in steps and alternate from side to side to minimize warpage. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

08-28-2010, 06:27 AM	#5
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: Anyone split thier trailing arms ? Thanks Cpt If I don't split them (which I probably won't after looking at ALL THOSE RIVETS yesterday) that's the plan,load 'em up I don't think I need to stitch them though. Lots of talk on here about how weak they are,I've looked at a lot of these trucks over the years and I've never seen a collapsed one,beaten and bruised, yes,bent up and non usable,no. All I can think when I hear that stuff is that the farmers son (or nephew,etc) decided he would attempt some Dukes of Hazzard stunts with the old girl T __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

08-28-2010, 11:27 AM	#6
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Anyone split thier trailing arms ? I too have run a contiuous bead along a set years ago for a customer with a 65 .... (long b4 I was into these trucks) His driver-side TA actually let go at the front bushing location. So we cleaned then up, and welded up the seams. I noticed on my C-20 arms, they have a longer reinforcement plate rivoted under the spring (as compared to the C-10)... __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

08-28-2010, 01:08 PM	#7
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: Anyone split thier trailing arms ? Yes, if you have any available, the C-20 arms are a worthwhile easy upgrade for a C-10. Ray

08-29-2010, 05:33 AM	#8
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: Anyone split thier trailing arms ? Cool,I didn't know they were different Everything around here seems to be 1/2 ton or 1 ton T __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

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