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Old 12-21-2020, 01:32 PM   #1
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Trailing arm option

I am wondering those that have replaced the factory trailing arms did you use a newer style with johnny joint ends and what are your opinions on using them?
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Old 12-21-2020, 01:43 PM   #2
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Re: Trailing arm option

I highly recommend these from Tinworks Fabrication.
Excellent Quality and customer service.
https://tinworksfabrication.com/prod...y-truck/63-72/
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Old 12-21-2020, 03:54 PM   #3
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Re: Trailing arm option

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I highly recommend these from Tinworks Fabrication.
Excellent Quality and customer service.
https://tinworksfabrication.com/prod...y-truck/63-72/
Second this. Put them on sons truck. Really nice.
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Old 12-21-2020, 04:42 PM   #5
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Is there a advantage of having a Johnny joint over a stock bushing?
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Is there a advantage of having a Johnny joint over a stock bushing?
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There’s not much if any articulation in the stock bushing.
The I-beam design of the stock trailing arm allowed it to twist.
When you build a solid trailing arm (round or square tube) it has to have a flexible joint at the front.
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