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Old 03-07-2009, 05:21 PM   #26
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Re: boxing in trailing arms

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does anyone know if the used arms from the nascar guys will fit?
I thought they had to use stock style suspension and that is the only reason they run the trailing arms. I don't see why they wouldn't, but I wouldn't bet on it though.
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Old 03-07-2009, 09:12 PM   #27
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Re: boxing in trailing arms

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That's a new one on me!
Ill take some pictures of the one I have that was done at the dealership. PO/original owner said it was because of comon stress crack issues.
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Old 03-08-2009, 12:43 AM   #28
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Re: boxing in trailing arms

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Old 03-08-2009, 04:37 PM   #29
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Re: boxing in trailing arms

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Ill take some pictures of the one I have that was done at the dealership. PO/original owner said it was because of comon stress crack issues.
that would be great
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Old 03-08-2009, 07:52 PM   #30
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Re: boxing in trailing arms

i stitch welded mine top and bottom, then boxed the sides and added a plate top and bottom. why??? i bent the right rear from launching. it broke the plug welds in the axle tube and i didn't notice it (never leaked) and then from launching it spun the tube and bent the arm like a Z
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