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b&a72 · 10-30-2006, 05:41 PM

Was wondering if anyone has these and what your experiences are with them?

Bob Moore · 10-31-2006, 12:04 AM

I saw the new ones also. They sure look nice but I am using originals. I have a very nice pair of 3/4T trailing arms(stonger than 1/2T).

Joe67 · 10-31-2006, 08:19 AM

3/4 ton trailing arms are not the same as 1/2 ton trailing arms?

SCOTI · 10-31-2006, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe67

3/4 ton trailing arms are not the same as 1/2 ton trailing arms?

They're the same w/the exception of re-inforcement plates attached to the top/bottom of the arms to help limit flex & keep the seams from splitting under the stress of a heavier load.

Joe67 · 10-31-2006, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

They're the same w/the exception of re-inforcement plates attached to the top/bottom of the arms to help limit flex & keep the seams from splitting under the stress of a heavier load.

Exactly the same, only different

roj2323 · 10-31-2006, 03:35 PM

at least these look nice unlike some others i've seen.

ondrew

b&a72 · 10-31-2006, 04:18 PM

Mine on my truck are pretty hammered and since I am doing a restore I want to replace them, I know ECE makes quality products, and for the price I guess I can't complain too much.

chevy_mike · 11-01-2006, 05:54 PM

Looking at the picture, isn't it basically square tubing with a bend on the axle end and a piece of tubing for the bushing to press into at the front? This could not be hard to build for dirt cheap. Humm.....

b&a72 · 11-01-2006, 05:58 PM

There is a thread on the main page of somebody making there own and I am following that as well.

1LoC10 · 11-01-2006, 07:33 PM

LMC sells them for $299
http://www.lmctruck.com/features/cb/CBCR1.htm

67Fleet · 11-01-2006, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LoC10

LMC sells them for $299
http://www.lmctruck.com/features/cb/CBCR1.htm

Yeah, but LMC sucks....IMO anyway.

b&a72 · 11-01-2006, 08:00 PM

i agree with 67 I had nothing but problems with there customer service and they are trying to get 299.00 each. I willl go to a scrap yard and find some before I pay that much for them!

roj2323 · 11-01-2006, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy_mike

Looking at the picture, isn't it basically square tubing with a bend on the axle end and a piece of tubing for the bushing to press into at the front? This could not be hard to build for dirt cheap. Humm.....

as long as you sleeve the holes the u bolts go through and cap the ends, yea it should be fairly easy to fab up a set. i'm not sure i would cut and weld the bend into the arms though, unless i plated both sides for extra strength. all in all though i think it would be worth the time to make up a few sets.

bagged74 · 11-02-2006, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by chevy_mike

Looking at the picture, isn't it basically square tubing with a bend on the axle end and a piece of tubing for the bushing to press into at the front? This could not be hard to build for dirt cheap. Humm.....

yep I think I have about $60 in the ones that I made.

10-30-2006, 05:41 PM	#1
b&a72 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 682	ECE trailing arms Was wondering if anyone has these and what your experiences are with them?

10-31-2006, 12:04 AM	#2
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: ECE trailing arms I saw the new ones also. They sure look nice but I am using originals. I have a very nice pair of 3/4T trailing arms(stonger than 1/2T). __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

10-31-2006, 08:19 AM	#3
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: ECE trailing arms 3/4 ton trailing arms are not the same as 1/2 ton trailing arms? __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

10-31-2006, 03:35 PM	#6
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	Re: ECE trailing arms at least these look nice unlike some others i've seen. ondrew

10-31-2006, 04:18 PM	#7
b&a72 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 682	Re: ECE trailing arms Mine on my truck are pretty hammered and since I am doing a restore I want to replace them, I know ECE makes quality products, and for the price I guess I can't complain too much.

11-01-2006, 05:54 PM	#8
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: ECE trailing arms Looking at the picture, isn't it basically square tubing with a bend on the axle end and a piece of tubing for the bushing to press into at the front? This could not be hard to build for dirt cheap. Humm.....

11-01-2006, 05:58 PM	#9
b&a72 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 682	Re: ECE trailing arms There is a thread on the main page of somebody making there own and I am following that as well.

11-01-2006, 07:33 PM	#10
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: ECE trailing arms LMC sells them for $299 http://www.lmctruck.com/features/cb/CBCR1.htm __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

11-01-2006, 08:00 PM	#12
b&a72 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 682	Re: ECE trailing arms i agree with 67 I had nothing but problems with there customer service and they are trying to get 299.00 each. I willl go to a scrap yard and find some before I pay that much for them!



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