Best/Strongest Trailing Arm option?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72ChevySS · 03-09-2015, 04:28 PM

Hey guys, I'm doing a complete suspension upgrade on my 72 C10 using mainly CPP parts; however I'm having a difficulty deciding on whether to refresh my originals with powder coat etc... or go with aftermarkets. I was wanting to go with CPP tubular trailing arms but read somewhere that they are not as strong as others on the market. I am aware of other brands such as ECE, POL and LMC truck trailing arms as well. Please feel free to chime in, Thanks ..

NEWFISHER · 03-09-2015, 05:23 PM

Strongest? They are designed to flex and some aftermarket ones do not allow this. If yours are not rusted through, I say powdercoat the original ones.

SCOTI · 03-09-2015, 07:18 PM

Porterbuilt or Hotchkis would be the way to go if going aftermarket. Strong w/the ability to articulate like the factory arms did or better.

72ChevySS · 03-09-2015, 07:24 PM

Yeah mine are pretty beat up so I'd prefer to go with aftermarket. I'll check out Porterbuilt and Hotchkis. Thanks for the input guys!!

03-09-2015, 04:28 PM	#1
72ChevySS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 47	Best/Strongest Trailing Arm option?? Hey guys, I'm doing a complete suspension upgrade on my 72 C10 using mainly CPP parts; however I'm having a difficulty deciding on whether to refresh my originals with powder coat etc... or go with aftermarkets. I was wanting to go with CPP tubular trailing arms but read somewhere that they are not as strong as others on the market. I am aware of other brands such as ECE, POL and LMC truck trailing arms as well. Please feel free to chime in, Thanks .. __________________ Jonathan

03-09-2015, 05:23 PM	#2
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: Best/Strongest Trailing Arm option?? Strongest? They are designed to flex and some aftermarket ones do not allow this. If yours are not rusted through, I say powdercoat the original ones. __________________ GOD BLESS AMERICA!

03-09-2015, 07:18 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,915	Re: Best/Strongest Trailing Arm option?? Porterbuilt or Hotchkis would be the way to go if going aftermarket. Strong w/the ability to articulate like the factory arms did or better. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-09-2015, 07:24 PM	#4
72ChevySS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 47	Re: Best/Strongest Trailing Arm option?? Yeah mine are pretty beat up so I'd prefer to go with aftermarket. I'll check out Porterbuilt and Hotchkis. Thanks for the input guys!! __________________ Jonathan



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