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z71bro96 · 02-25-2013, 10:19 PM

Hi Guys. I am finally building my 71 C10 SWB. And upon taking apart the trailing arms I found corrosion in the u bolt holes and the 2 pieces of metal splitting apart from the rivets. Is this a common thing or only no? the truck is from NC, thought that without snow on the roads that this shouldn't happen.
Anyway, any suggestions? Like drilling out all the rivets and bolting them together or welding the two plates together or is it not worth it, just find different ones?
Thanks for your help.

**LockDoc** · 02-25-2013, 10:22 PM

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I have taken them apart and rebuilt them, but not if the sides are rusted through.

LockDoc

buckskins4ever · 02-25-2013, 11:45 PM

NC doesnt get all the snow we do here in the Midwest, but I lived there for 2 years and can tell you this.......Id rather have the snow and brine than ice storms, and extreme salt the lay on the roads. I saw a ton of rust carnage out there.

Sillyoldman · 02-25-2013, 11:55 PM

Ive seen threads here about welding them but I'd look for replacements.

02-25-2013, 10:19 PM	#1
z71bro96 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: St.Paul MN Posts: 7	seperating trailing arms Hi Guys. I am finally building my 71 C10 SWB. And upon taking apart the trailing arms I found corrosion in the u bolt holes and the 2 pieces of metal splitting apart from the rivets. Is this a common thing or only no? the truck is from NC, thought that without snow on the roads that this shouldn't happen. Anyway, any suggestions? Like drilling out all the rivets and bolting them together or welding the two plates together or is it not worth it, just find different ones? Thanks for your help. Attached Images

02-25-2013, 10:22 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,849	Re: seperating trailing arms - I have taken them apart and rebuilt them, but not if the sides are rusted through. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-25-2013, 11:45 PM	#3
buckskins4ever Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Altoona Iowa Posts: 481	Re: seperating trailing arms NC doesnt get all the snow we do here in the Midwest, but I lived there for 2 years and can tell you this.......Id rather have the snow and brine than ice storms, and extreme salt the lay on the roads. I saw a ton of rust carnage out there.

02-25-2013, 11:55 PM	#4
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: seperating trailing arms Ive seen threads here about welding them but I'd look for replacements. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*



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