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izonme13 · 09-05-2010, 09:46 PM

Hey guys, just picked up this rear suspension for my 56 chevy pickup. what Im wondering is, what is the weakest part of the suspension? Im going to run either air bags or coilovers. Havent made a final decision yet there. Kinda curious if the arms need to be boxed or if the front crossmember needs to be buffed up? Also Im using a 12 bolt rearend out of a newer chevy truck. What are you guys using for a panhard bar since it doesnt have the mount on the rearend? thanks in advance Robert

junkyardjohn · 09-06-2010, 08:50 AM

THE PANHARD BARS ON 62-64 CHEVY TRUCKS WITH COILS HAVE BRACKETS THAT ARE WELDED DIRECTLY TO THE AXEL TUBE. LOOK AT THESE & I THINK YOU'LL LIKE THIS SETUP. I'M PUTTING ONE ON A 72 SHORTY THAT I'M PUTTING A FORD 9" IN THATS OUT OF A 75 LINCOLN. THAT WAY I'LL HAVE 4-WHEEL DISC'S. JOHN

Monte Carlo Man · 09-06-2010, 09:21 AM

The design of the 1967 Chevrolet trailing arm suspension is the same suspension design that is used in all NASCAR racecars today.

The links are the strongest part and do not need to be stiffened up. I had as much as 3 tons of weight inside of my panel truck - and believe me - it would take a lot more then that to bend one of those links.

**LEEVON** · 09-06-2010, 10:46 AM

Nothing wrong with the stock configuration at all, remember the load is mostly transferred directly through the springs/bags vertically to the frame. There is very little moment transferred to the arms or crossmember.

I put trailing arms in m '50 and I'm using this panhard:

http://www.*****************/4-link-k...r-unwelded-kit

izonme13 · 09-06-2010, 12:16 PM

So Leevon do you have any pics of the panhard bar installed yet? Also no one said anything about the front crossmember being weak?

ChevLoRay · 09-06-2010, 02:35 PM

Early Classic Enterprises has trailing arms, coil springs, adjustable panhard rods, and they also have the crossmember that the arms attach to. You might want to look at their offerings.

**LEEVON** · 09-06-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by izonme13

So Leevon do you have any pics of the panhard bar installed yet? Also no one said anything about the front crossmember being weak?

I'll have some in a week or two...still trying to locate everything. You run out of room quick with the trailing arms, rear end, air bags, shocks, panhard AND trying to fit a sway bar. Forget about the exhaust

if you want to see the initial fit-up check out the "project popeye" link in my signature.

usmcchevy · 09-06-2010, 09:06 PM

Just make sure the trailing arms aren't rusted. I had one fail on my old 70 but it was due to rust around the rivets which allowed the two halves to spread apart.

pitbull784 · 09-06-2010, 10:30 PM

They make a kit that has an adjustable panhard bar, the braket to weld on the rearend for the panhard and the pads that attach to the link bars. I know ecklers has the kit I think it ran around 140 dollars

izonme13 · 09-08-2010, 12:25 PM

Thanks guys for the info...........Now has anyone thought about making the crossmember with a few more mounting holes? Like an adjustment on the front of a four link setup for traction. My cousin gave me this idea, wonder if it will work? Any suggestions.........

09-05-2010, 09:46 PM	#1
izonme13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: medford, OR Posts: 80	67 chevy trailing arm suspension Hey guys, just picked up this rear suspension for my 56 chevy pickup. what Im wondering is, what is the weakest part of the suspension? Im going to run either air bags or coilovers. Havent made a final decision yet there. Kinda curious if the arms need to be boxed or if the front crossmember needs to be buffed up? Also Im using a 12 bolt rearend out of a newer chevy truck. What are you guys using for a panhard bar since it doesnt have the mount on the rearend? thanks in advance Robert

09-06-2010, 08:50 AM	#2
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	Re: 67 chevy trailing arm suspension THE PANHARD BARS ON 62-64 CHEVY TRUCKS WITH COILS HAVE BRACKETS THAT ARE WELDED DIRECTLY TO THE AXEL TUBE. LOOK AT THESE & I THINK YOU'LL LIKE THIS SETUP. I'M PUTTING ONE ON A 72 SHORTY THAT I'M PUTTING A FORD 9" IN THATS OUT OF A 75 LINCOLN. THAT WAY I'LL HAVE 4-WHEEL DISC'S. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

09-06-2010, 09:21 AM	#3
Monte Carlo Man Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 85	Re: 67 chevy trailing arm suspension The design of the 1967 Chevrolet trailing arm suspension is the same suspension design that is used in all NASCAR racecars today. The links are the strongest part and do not need to be stiffened up. I had as much as 3 tons of weight inside of my panel truck - and believe me - it would take a lot more then that to bend one of those links.

09-06-2010, 10:46 AM	#4
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: 67 chevy trailing arm suspension Nothing wrong with the stock configuration at all, remember the load is mostly transferred directly through the springs/bags vertically to the frame. There is very little moment transferred to the arms or crossmember. I put trailing arms in m '50 and I'm using this panhard: http://www.*****************/4-link-k...r-unwelded-kit __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

09-06-2010, 12:16 PM	#5
izonme13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: medford, OR Posts: 80	Re: 67 chevy trailing arm suspension So Leevon do you have any pics of the panhard bar installed yet? Also no one said anything about the front crossmember being weak?

09-06-2010, 02:35 PM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 67 chevy trailing arm suspension Early Classic Enterprises has trailing arms, coil springs, adjustable panhard rods, and they also have the crossmember that the arms attach to. You might want to look at their offerings. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

09-06-2010, 09:06 PM	#8
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: 67 chevy trailing arm suspension Just make sure the trailing arms aren't rusted. I had one fail on my old 70 but it was due to rust around the rivets which allowed the two halves to spread apart. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

09-06-2010, 10:30 PM	#9
pitbull784 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Halstead Kansas Posts: 28	Re: 67 chevy trailing arm suspension They make a kit that has an adjustable panhard bar, the braket to weld on the rearend for the panhard and the pads that attach to the link bars. I know ecklers has the kit I think it ran around 140 dollars

09-08-2010, 12:25 PM	#10
izonme13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: medford, OR Posts: 80	Re: 67 chevy trailing arm suspension Thanks guys for the info...........Now has anyone thought about making the crossmember with a few more mounting holes? Like an adjustment on the front of a four link setup for traction. My cousin gave me this idea, wonder if it will work? Any suggestions......... Last edited by izonme13; 09-08-2010 at 12:25 PM.



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