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**Green Machine** · 11-20-2006, 01:07 AM

Those look excellentl, better than any aftermarket I have seen, great job !
Any plans on making some more ? The next pair would go faster for sure now that the design is pretty much figured out. Bet you could sell some (for offroad usage only

and a big disclaimer).

BCOWANWHEELS · 11-20-2006, 01:41 AM

if i might make a suggestion, where the u- bolts go thru the tube weld in some sch 40 or 80 inserts so the tube dont collapse when you tighten the u-bolts.
great work though.
bob

Ram-Man · 11-20-2006, 08:06 AM

Thanks for the replys, I dont think it is possible to collapse the tubing where the ubolts go through. There is 2"x3" tubing with 3/16" plates on top and bottom.

djracer · 11-20-2006, 09:22 AM

If you want you can send me a set and I'll test them with 1000hp! I 'll watch them real close and keep you updated! If they live under my truck you would be fine to sell them!

Kevin

Have you weighed them by chance?

Ram-Man · 12-03-2006, 03:47 PM

Here is the finished product of the trailing arms finally

djracer · 12-03-2006, 04:19 PM

looks sweet! Id be interested to know what they weigh compared to factory ones!

*72CSTC5* · 12-03-2006, 05:03 PM

DUDE THOSE CAME OUT SWEET!!!!!!! Better than any of the aftermarket ones I have seen. You wouldn't be willing to email me some measurements would you. Those look so clean!! I likey!!

Ram-Man · 12-03-2006, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

DUDE THOSE CAME OUT SWEET!!!!!!! Better than any of the aftermarket ones I have seen. You wouldn't be willing to email me some measurements would you. Those look so clean!! I likey!!

I actually layed these out on top of my old ones. I can measure them but its hard to be accurate with the angle and trying to figure out the holes unless you have a pattern you are going by. They are an exact match to the factory ones but using 2"x3" tubing and 3" flat.

*72CSTC5* · 12-03-2006, 06:56 PM

Thanks for the tip.

kylejamers · 12-03-2006, 11:47 PM

ks147j111928 · 12-03-2006, 11:56 PM

dang, those look damn fine!

Did the end product cost less than a new pair?

Ram-Man · 12-04-2006, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ks147j111928

dang, those look damn fine!

Did the end product cost less than a new pair?

I have $50 into the steel and $20 into the poly bushings. Not bad if you dont count my labor.

chevy72blu · 04-16-2008, 09:49 PM

Sorry to bring this thread backfrom so long ago but it is GREAT! I plan on making my own (and was just going to use your build thread as an example). I guess I'll need to go hit a few scrap yards or get lucky on CL, (but who is gonna sell me one? lol) to use as a template. Doesnt seem too far out of my fabricating comfort level.

What did you use to make the bend? Bending 1/4" sq tube aint no joke. It would be too bad to Z cut, weld, and gusset I suppose.

I think I'll make my own cross member as well for weight- it'd be a snap to make tubular one.

Thanks again!

BUDDY · 04-16-2008, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevy72blu

Sorry to bring this thread backfrom so long ago but it is GREAT! I plan on making my own (and was just going to use your build thread as an example). I guess I'll need to go hit a few scrap yards or get lucky on CL, (but who is gonna sell me one? lol) to use as a template. Doesnt seem too far out of my fabricating comfort level.

What did you use to make the bend? Bending 1/4" sq tube aint no joke. It would be too bad to Z cut, weld, and gusset I suppose.

I think I'll make my own cross member as well for weight- it'd be a snap to make tubular one.

Thanks again!

No bend, cut & weld.

Later,
Buddy

70rs/ss · 04-16-2008, 10:58 PM

I bet a bend could be done and the aleaviate the stress point? These are sweet and could be done on the cheap (although steel prices are retarded now!)

franky69c10 · 04-17-2008, 01:10 AM

looks good .........

jlaird · 04-17-2008, 04:19 AM

Nice work. I always love seeing people FAB stuff! Nice shop too!

jkade · 04-17-2008, 04:56 AM

Those make me feel like a sissy for buying the nascar arms and not building my own. You did some fine work on them and they look like a $500 set of arms to me.

Rokcrln · 04-17-2008, 05:28 AM

Very nice job on the arms. Now that they are done get that trim on the bathroom door to keep the smell in

Nice shop by the way.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

tommypic · 04-17-2008, 12:17 PM

nice job on those you gave me some good ideas . at least I got a son that works in a fab shop . I can let him do all the hard work , might even get him to power coat em while he's at it

where is the best place to get the bushings for the trailing arms ?

'68 C-20 · 04-17-2008, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ram-Man

Well, They are about done except for paint. $500 for a set looks like a bargain after I look at all the time I have into these.

That my friend is the magic phrase. It is truly a wonderful thing to build your own parts (and you are obviously a skilled metal worker), but, when that time/ money thing pops up I never seem t have time.

You did a good job.

*Shane* · 04-17-2008, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Very nice job on the arms. Now that they are done get that trim on the bathroom door to keep the smell in

68Mike · 04-17-2008, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

x2

I had to go back and look at the pic again

mexgrhd68 · 04-17-2008, 09:42 PM

RAM-MAN, nice job, wish I had a set.

luvmtrks4366 · 04-18-2008, 03:29 AM

Holy crap Ram Man, like my Dad use to say those arms look delicious. I just wish I was a better welder,not just a beginner.

11-20-2006, 01:07 AM	#51
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: The birth of trailing arms Those look excellentl, better than any aftermarket I have seen, great job ! Any plans on making some more ? The next pair would go faster for sure now that the design is pretty much figured out. Bet you could sell some (for offroad usage only and a big disclaimer). __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0 Last edited by Green Machine; 11-20-2006 at 01:12 AM.

11-20-2006, 01:41 AM	#52
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: The birth of trailing arms if i might make a suggestion, where the u- bolts go thru the tube weld in some sch 40 or 80 inserts so the tube dont collapse when you tighten the u-bolts. great work though. bob

11-20-2006, 08:06 AM	#53
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: The birth of trailing arms Thanks for the replys, I dont think it is possible to collapse the tubing where the ubolts go through. There is 2"x3" tubing with 3/16" plates on top and bottom.

11-20-2006, 09:22 AM	#54
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: The birth of trailing arms If you want you can send me a set and I'll test them with 1000hp! I 'll watch them real close and keep you updated! If they live under my truck you would be fine to sell them! Kevin Have you weighed them by chance? __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

12-03-2006, 03:47 PM	#55
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: The birth of trailing arms Here is the finished product of the trailing arms finally Attached Images

12-03-2006, 04:19 PM	#56
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: The birth of trailing arms looks sweet! Id be interested to know what they weigh compared to factory ones! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

12-03-2006, 05:03 PM	#57
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: The birth of trailing arms DUDE THOSE CAME OUT SWEET!!!!!!! Better than any of the aftermarket ones I have seen. You wouldn't be willing to email me some measurements would you. Those look so clean!! I likey!!

12-03-2006, 06:56 PM	#59
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: The birth of trailing arms Thanks for the tip.

12-03-2006, 11:47 PM	#60
kylejamers Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: washington Posts: 133	Re: The birth of trailing arms

12-03-2006, 11:56 PM	#61
ks147j111928 ASE Certified Spoon Operator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 157	Re: The birth of trailing arms dang, those look damn fine! Did the end product cost less than a new pair? __________________ My six is bigger than your eight 67 K20 292 +.060" SM465 NP203 3.73s 86 4Runner, the daily on 31s 85 4Runner, the wheeler on 38s 92 x-cab truggy project for 2017... tons and 42s and V8 power

04-16-2008, 09:49 PM	#63
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: The birth of trailing arms Sorry to bring this thread backfrom so long ago but it is GREAT! I plan on making my own (and was just going to use your build thread as an example). I guess I'll need to go hit a few scrap yards or get lucky on CL, (but who is gonna sell me one? lol) to use as a template. Doesnt seem too far out of my fabricating comfort level. What did you use to make the bend? Bending 1/4" sq tube aint no joke. It would be too bad to Z cut, weld, and gusset I suppose. I think I'll make my own cross member as well for weight- it'd be a snap to make tubular one. Thanks again! __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e

04-16-2008, 10:58 PM	#65
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: The birth of trailing arms I bet a bend could be done and the aleaviate the stress point? These are sweet and could be done on the cheap (although steel prices are retarded now!)

04-17-2008, 01:10 AM	#66
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	Re: The birth of trailing arms looks good ......... __________________ RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241

04-17-2008, 04:19 AM	#67
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: The birth of trailing arms Nice work. I always love seeing people FAB stuff! Nice shop too!

04-17-2008, 04:56 AM	#68
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,519	Re: The birth of trailing arms Those make me feel like a sissy for buying the nascar arms and not building my own. You did some fine work on them and they look like a $500 set of arms to me.



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04-17-2008, 05:28 AM	#69
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: The birth of trailing arms Very nice job on the arms. Now that they are done get that trim on the bathroom door to keep the smell in Nice shop by the way. Kevin LFD Inc.

04-17-2008, 12:17 PM	#70
tommypic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Piedmont , SC Posts: 728	Re: The birth of trailing arms nice job on those you gave me some good ideas . at least I got a son that works in a fab shop . I can let him do all the hard work , might even get him to power coat em while he's at it where is the best place to get the bushings for the trailing arms ? __________________ My ZipCode = 29673 2008 Silverado Z71 LTZ Wrecked New Ride SOLD 71-72 Custom A/C Parts Truck < selling parts 67 Chevy ShortStep SOLD 67 GMC SWB Step <-- For Sell 67 Chevy SWB Step <-- working on 2000 Road King <-- SOLD 97 F150 my ride for now 2006 Escape wifes ride HELP SUPPORT THE BOARD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php Great How To Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 Vendor Sites http://67-72chevytrucks.com/links/browselinks.php?c=2

04-17-2008, 09:42 PM	#74
mexgrhd68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Visalia, CA. Posts: 327	Re: The birth of trailing arms RAM-MAN, nice job, wish I had a set. __________________ 68 c-10 1/2 ton swb fleetside, 79 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 ton swb fleetside, 99 Dodge Durango 4x4(wifes ride),53 and 55 chevy trucks(dads trucks ) 54 caddy 62 series 4 door(younger sons ride, aka 54caddy ) 70 caddy 2 door, 89 chevy silverado stepside(older sons rides )

04-18-2008, 03:29 AM	#75
luvmtrks4366 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Beaverton, OR. Posts: 37	Re: The birth of trailing arms Holy crap Ram Man, like my Dad use to say those arms look delicious. I just wish I was a better welder,not just a beginner.

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