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03-09-2014, 02:41 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: camp point Illinois
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custom trailing arms ideas?
Been installing air ride in my truck for the past few weeks and got to the rear trailing arms and there shot beyond fixing. I dont really wanna spend $400-600 on a porterbuilt, cpp,... ect. set. I figured it would be much cheaper to make some and was wanting some input and possibly some pictures of some. Thanks!
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03-09-2014, 02:42 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: camp point Illinois
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Re: custom trailing arms ideas?
Any links on where I mighy be able to get some heim joints orb other helpful parts would be awesome too! Thanks again.
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03-09-2014, 02:46 AM
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 Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: North Virginia
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Re: custom trailing arms ideas?
search around www.pirate4x4.com its the oppisite end of the spectrum but there is still plenty of relevant info on making suspension links
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03-09-2014, 09:32 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Hayes Va
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Re: custom trailing arms ideas?
Look around your area for guys running circle track. I got a nice set of NASCAR truck arms for $80. Came off a pavement late model.
Jimmy
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03-09-2014, 11:50 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Re: custom trailing arms ideas?
I used cpp box plate for the stockers and powdercoated. The with the truck going lower to correct angles and move axle back I went PorterBuilt with 1" drop built in.
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03-09-2014, 01:25 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Anderson SC
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Re: custom trailing arms ideas?
There is a "how to" thread here about making tubular trailing arms. Has links to the joints needed.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3805406
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