Will the trailing arms from a 65 or 66 fit? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68jimmy · 07-28-2004, 07:59 PM

Are the trailing arms from a 65 or 66 the same dimensions as those used on the 67-72 chassis?

thanks!

*Shane* · 07-28-2004, 08:27 PM

don't "hold my feet to the fire" on this one ... but yes, I think they are the same.

Someone else here may know for sure.

68jimmy · 07-28-2004, 09:00 PM

I found a set in a local yard from a 3/4 ton model for a decent price as a bonus they already have the reinforcement plates... Has anyone else used the pre 67 arms on their rides?

thanks.

me3 · 07-28-2004, 09:13 PM

no but whats a reinforcement plate

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 07-28-2004, 09:34 PM

Yes except the e-brake cable bracket must be used off the 67-72.

68jimmy · 07-28-2004, 10:18 PM

me3, the 3/4 ton trucks had trailing arms that were reinforced to handle to heavier loads.

mothertruckers, thank you. i'll just remove the brackets from my rusted arms and weld them on...

thanks.

07-28-2004, 07:59 PM	#1
68jimmy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: albuquerque Posts: 431	Will the trailing arms from a 65 or 66 fit? Are the trailing arms from a 65 or 66 the same dimensions as those used on the 67-72 chassis? thanks!

07-28-2004, 09:34 PM	#5
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	Yes except the e-brake cable bracket must be used off the 67-72. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

07-28-2004, 08:27 PM	#2
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	don't "hold my feet to the fire" on this one ... but yes, I think they are the same. Someone else here may know for sure.

07-28-2004, 09:00 PM	#3
68jimmy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: albuquerque Posts: 431	I found a set in a local yard from a 3/4 ton model for a decent price as a bonus they already have the reinforcement plates... Has anyone else used the pre 67 arms on their rides? thanks.

07-28-2004, 09:13 PM	#4
me3 hart Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: hell nebraska Posts: 115	no but whats a reinforcement plate

07-28-2004, 10:18 PM	#6
68jimmy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: albuquerque Posts: 431	me3, the 3/4 ton trucks had trailing arms that were reinforced to handle to heavier loads. mothertruckers, thank you. i'll just remove the brackets from my rusted arms and weld them on... thanks.



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