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Shyguy · 04-16-2010, 08:04 AM

It really depends on a couple of things, is the arm straight and how fast and hard do you drive your truck.

The way I drive I would feel safe if the arm is straight to bolt the arm together in about 4 places and then weld it. Bolting it together would get the arm pulled together so the welding could be done right.

I am an old guy and rarely ever drive my truck over 55 mph. At my age I have no need for speed in my old trucks. I do occasionally have the urge to light up the tires, though.

Danny

04-16-2010, 08:04 AM	#14
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: How to fix my split trailing arm...or should I replace? It really depends on a couple of things, is the arm straight and how fast and hard do you drive your truck. The way I drive I would feel safe if the arm is straight to bolt the arm together in about 4 places and then weld it. Bolting it together would get the arm pulled together so the welding could be done right. I am an old guy and rarely ever drive my truck over 55 mph. At my age I have no need for speed in my old trucks. I do occasionally have the urge to light up the tires, though. Danny __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.