No Limit Trailing Arm Rear Suspension

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Cbo

@robnolimit

With that kind of drop, clearance doesn't start becoming an issue? ( Both ground clearance and exhaust routing)


I remember seeing a crossmember with the center section hummed and two cutouts for exhaust routing, but im not sure who made it, i wanna say Porterbuilt but im not positive

The obvious answer to this is yes, clearance becomes an issue w/a 5"F/7"R drop. The exhaust needs to be routed up as tight as possible to the frame. Within the frame yields best results. That can be achieved via aftermarket T/A x-member (Porterbuilt, ECE, CPP, etc...) or cutting holes & reinforcing the factory x-member. Certain long tube headers might be a clearance issue as well so shorter 3/4 length or manifolds might be needed.

As far as ground clearance, w/a 5/7 drop one needs to become more aware of the roads they drive on for best results (minimal damages) depending on overall conditions where you live & just plain slow things down when traveling in unfamiliar areas. The usual point of contact is the front lower a-arm pivot points when there's an abrupt change in road surface @ speed.