Looking For Polyurethane Bushings for Trailing Arms - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

NoNeck · 10-04-2012, 08:02 AM

Hi guys,

I need to order some polyurethane bushings for a '70 GMC. It has the coil spring suspension with trailing arms. I was looking on Summit Racing this morning, and found some red Prothane Rear "Control Arm" bushings, Part No. 7-301. A photo is attached showing the bushings.

I guess my question before I put in my order is are these rear "control arm" bushings the same thing as rear "trailing arm" bushings? They look the same, but I was wondering if anyone has used them in the past.

Thanks for any advice.

NoNeck

chevyrestoguy · 10-04-2012, 08:50 AM

Same thing, just different terminology. I used Energy Suspension bushings on mine, which look the same as the Prothanes that are in your picture. This style of bushing is easy to install. You leave the original "shells" in the trailing arms and just remove the factory rubber inserts. Grease the poly bushings with the special grease and slide 'em in.

PBFAB.COM · 10-04-2012, 11:24 AM

I have used these... look like the same thing:

http://www.summitracing.com/search/?...=3-3123g&dds=1

70blackfish · 10-14-2012, 12:56 AM

at 13.75....wow thats a good deal...thought they would be more

leftcoast66 · 10-14-2012, 03:39 AM

Does anyone have any sources for the outer metal sleeve. It was removed when the factory bushing was removed a while back. Any ideas for a replacement?

kaycee · 10-14-2012, 03:53 PM

Just finished up installing my track arm and trailing arm bushings from Pro-Performance.Got them all for under $30 shipped to my mailbox,can not belive the differance in ride.Took all of about 2 hrs,I went to our shop and used a lift or it might of taken a day,track arm was a breeze.I left the rearend in the truck but all in all it was not to bad.

The bushings came with a new inner sleeve I just drilled around the old sleeve about half dozen times then smacked it with a hammer fell right out .

cubber · 10-14-2012, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leftcoast66

Does anyone have any sources for the outer metal sleeve. It was removed when the factory bushing was removed a while back. Any ideas for a replacement?

You have to order a factory style set to get the steel pieces, and just change the guts.

10-04-2012, 08:02 AM	#1
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,108	Looking For Polyurethane Bushings for Trailing Arms Hi guys, I need to order some polyurethane bushings for a '70 GMC. It has the coil spring suspension with trailing arms. I was looking on Summit Racing this morning, and found some red Prothane Rear "Control Arm" bushings, Part No. 7-301. A photo is attached showing the bushings. I guess my question before I put in my order is are these rear "control arm" bushings the same thing as rear "trailing arm" bushings? They look the same, but I was wondering if anyone has used them in the past. Thanks for any advice. NoNeck Attached Images __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

10-04-2012, 08:50 AM	#2
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Looking For Polyurethane Bushings for Trailing Arms Same thing, just different terminology. I used Energy Suspension bushings on mine, which look the same as the Prothanes that are in your picture. This style of bushing is easy to install. You leave the original "shells" in the trailing arms and just remove the factory rubber inserts. Grease the poly bushings with the special grease and slide 'em in. __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

10-04-2012, 11:24 AM	#3
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Looking For Polyurethane Bushings for Trailing Arms I have used these... look like the same thing: http://www.summitracing.com/search/?...=3-3123g&dds=1 __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

10-14-2012, 12:56 AM	#4
70blackfish Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newhall CA Posts: 1,195	Re: Looking For Polyurethane Bushings for Trailing Arms at 13.75....wow thats a good deal...thought they would be more

10-14-2012, 03:39 AM	#5
leftcoast66 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Covington, WA Posts: 770	Re: Looking For Polyurethane Bushings for Trailing Arms Does anyone have any sources for the outer metal sleeve. It was removed when the factory bushing was removed a while back. Any ideas for a replacement?

10-14-2012, 03:53 PM	#6
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,449	Re: Looking For Polyurethane Bushings for Trailing Arms Just finished up installing my track arm and trailing arm bushings from Pro-Performance.Got them all for under $30 shipped to my mailbox,can not belive the differance in ride.Took all of about 2 hrs,I went to our shop and used a lift or it might of taken a day,track arm was a breeze.I left the rearend in the truck but all in all it was not to bad.The bushings came with a new inner sleeve I just drilled around the old sleeve about half dozen times then smacked it with a hammer fell right out . __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327



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