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Old 05-27-2012, 09:53 AM   #1
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Are trailing arms interchangable between 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton pick-ups?

We are considering changing the trailing arms on our '61 GMC 1500 3/4 ton sidestep. Can we use trailing arms from a 1/2 ton or does it specifically have to be trailing arms for a 3/4 ton?
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Old 05-27-2012, 06:05 PM   #2
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Re: Are trailing arms interchangable between 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton pick-ups?

I think they are all the same
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Old 05-27-2012, 07:51 PM   #3
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Re: Are trailing arms interchangable between 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton pick-ups?

Thanks mixermike.
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Re: Are trailing arms interchangable between 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton pick-ups?

They will interchange but the 3/4 ton arms had additional plating on the top & bottom as a way to make them stronger. Early Classic Enterprises sold a 'reinforcement' kit but a guy could simply get some .125" steel & make his own if there was a need.
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Re: Are trailing arms interchangable between 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton pick-ups?

Thank you SCOTI, we thought we might need something additional. Have a wonderful day!
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