Re: custom trailing arms
Hey Lucky, I've actually been planning to make some of my own as well. (I was considering a more tubular design).
Your drawing seems like a straightforward enough idea. Its almost like boxing the stock arms...but leaving the stockers out...if that makes any sense. I didn't see the provision for the bushing end for the trailing arm xmember. Are you going to build in a larger factory style bushing so you can keep the same xmember mounts...or are you going to go with a spherical bushing joint and switch the bracket as well?
I've been wanting to do the xmember and arms, going to a more tubular setup with the spherical ends and adjustable brackets. I think the downside of that is probably cost, and the slightly harsher/noisier life of those rod end joints (squeak squeak).
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