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cheyguy · 01-05-2004, 10:05 PM

The pictures don't look quiet as bad as they really are. The question is, Should I

a: Scrap'em and find some replacements.

b: Por-15'em and let them ride.

c: Use them for now, but replace them down the road.

d: other

I'm currently preping the frame and suspention for Por-15 (when it warms up a bit) and don't want to put more time into these if they're not worthy. Thanks in advance, Mike

6772king · 01-05-2004, 10:13 PM

i used a set worse than that i just got all the cancer out of in between them then stich welded them. just my 2 cents but i never had any probl.

72superBB · 01-05-2004, 11:38 PM

Mine are like that. Thought I could not fix them. What is stich welding?

Thanks

Ron

dinnut · 01-05-2004, 11:45 PM

where exactly are these on the truck? i know in the rear... but what do they do? i really dont know!

Tx Firefighter · 01-05-2004, 11:50 PM

Dinnut, they are the link between the frame and the rear end. They allow the rear end to pivot up and down as the suspension moves.

*Gee_Emm* · 01-05-2004, 11:59 PM

I would say use them and keep an eye out for some better ones, they are somewhat hard to come by though.

cheyguy · 01-06-2004, 12:12 AM

Thanks for the opinions guys.
6772king- How did you get the rust out? I've grinded some, wire wheeled some, saw-zawed some, even tried the beat it out with a screwdriver method all with a very little success for the time spent.

**JQ-72** · 01-06-2004, 12:33 AM

I've got some for sale. Sent you a p.m.

Joshua

Martin64 · 01-06-2004, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cheyguy
Thanks for the opinions guys.
6772king- How did you get the rust out? I've grinded some, wire wheeled some, saw-zawed some, even tried the beat it out with a screwdriver method all with a very little success for the time spent.

.........sand blast 'em

Chevyguy111786 · 01-06-2004, 12:59 AM

Those would be Trailing arms. I have a set for sale for $50 obo, if your interested.

doughby82 · 01-06-2004, 04:22 AM

i say if you feel uncomfortable with them just replace them.it will save you from doing it later

jamis · 01-06-2004, 09:48 AM

I would replace them, you can get decent used ones from someone else for a reasonable price. If you want to slavage them
the best way to do it IMO is to drill out the welds separate the halfs and grind the inside, then just weld them back together by running a bead in the groove where they join. You can also weld a plate to the upper and lower sides to make it stronger.

6772king · 01-06-2004, 07:50 PM

I beat them with a hammer to get the most of it out them sandblasted the rest

01-05-2004, 10:05 PM	#1
cheyguy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Manchester, TN Posts: 215	Trailing arm question for the experts. The pictures don't look quiet as bad as they really are. The question is, Should I a: Scrap'em and find some replacements. b: Por-15'em and let them ride. c: Use them for now, but replace them down the road. d: other I'm currently preping the frame and suspention for Por-15 (when it warms up a bit) and don't want to put more time into these if they're not worthy. Thanks in advance, Mike __________________ '71 Cheyenne Super '80 Custom Deluxe '75 Blazer

01-05-2004, 10:13 PM	#2
6772king Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: grove city pa usa Posts: 628	i used a set worse than that i just got all the cancer out of in between them then stich welded them. just my 2 cents but i never had any probl. __________________ 67 chevy short step 2wd 427 71 chevy short fleet 4x4 396 72 gmc jimmy 2wd 377 71 chevy blazer 4x4 454 69 chevy longhorn 5.9l cummins 72 chevy 400 2wd custom camper 67 chevy lwb 4x4 454-in pieces 67 chevy panel soon 4x4-400 67 gmc dump 4x4 1 ton-305 WTF!! 72 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 burb 350 70 chevy panel 2wd 302 5 speed tko "THERE IS NO REPLACMENT FOR DISPLACMENT"!!!!!!!

01-05-2004, 11:38 PM	#3
72superBB Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mandan, ND Posts: 422	Mine are like that. Thought I could not fix them. What is stich welding? Thanks Ron __________________ Life is full of choices and a Chevy is the best choice. 1990 Chevy SWB

01-05-2004, 11:45 PM	#4
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	where exactly are these on the truck? i know in the rear... but what do they do? i really dont know! __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

01-05-2004, 11:50 PM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Dinnut, they are the link between the frame and the rear end. They allow the rear end to pivot up and down as the suspension moves. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-05-2004, 11:59 PM	#6
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	I would say use them and keep an eye out for some better ones, they are somewhat hard to come by though.

01-06-2004, 12:12 AM	#7
cheyguy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Manchester, TN Posts: 215	Thanks for the opinions guys. 6772king- How did you get the rust out? I've grinded some, wire wheeled some, saw-zawed some, even tried the beat it out with a screwdriver method all with a very little success for the time spent. __________________ '71 Cheyenne Super '80 Custom Deluxe '75 Blazer

01-06-2004, 12:33 AM	#8
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,629	I've got some for sale. Sent you a p.m. Joshua

01-06-2004, 12:59 AM	#10
Chevyguy111786 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Garland, Texas Posts: 1,127	Those would be Trailing arms. I have a set for sale for $50 obo, if your interested.

01-06-2004, 04:22 AM	#11
doughby82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: springfield ill Posts: 836	i say if you feel uncomfortable with them just replace them.it will save you from doing it later __________________ springfield illinois 2003 custom (harley)built from scratch 68 swb

01-06-2004, 09:48 AM	#12
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	I would replace them, you can get decent used ones from someone else for a reasonable price. If you want to slavage them the best way to do it IMO is to drill out the welds separate the halfs and grind the inside, then just weld them back together by running a bead in the groove where they join. You can also weld a plate to the upper and lower sides to make it stronger.

01-06-2004, 07:50 PM	#13
6772king Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: grove city pa usa Posts: 628	I beat them with a hammer to get the most of it out them sandblasted the rest __________________ 67 chevy short step 2wd 427 71 chevy short fleet 4x4 396 72 gmc jimmy 2wd 377 71 chevy blazer 4x4 454 69 chevy longhorn 5.9l cummins 72 chevy 400 2wd custom camper 67 chevy lwb 4x4 454-in pieces 67 chevy panel soon 4x4-400 67 gmc dump 4x4 1 ton-305 WTF!! 72 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 burb 350 70 chevy panel 2wd 302 5 speed tko "THERE IS NO REPLACMENT FOR DISPLACMENT"!!!!!!!



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