Offset trailing arms
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Drifting
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Shore NJ
Offset trailing arms
Wondering if anyone is using the offset trailing arms for autocrossing/roadracing. I'd like to switch out the stock arms and put some larger tires on. Also i understand that you have to switch to a shorter spring if you use 15" rims. That may not be the case if your using 16"-17" rims.
Got hooked at E town last weekend, what a blast that was, and you really learn alot on how your vette handles...
Got hooked at E town last weekend, what a blast that was, and you really learn alot on how your vette handles...
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Detroit MI
Not running offset TA's, with 16x11 wheels with 275/45's. Offset arms will put you into SM2, but with your heads and cam you are there anyway. I say don't bother unless you need to replace rusted out TA's or replace bearings anyway.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Granbury Texas
"switch to a shorter spring"...............Well, yes......but that means that the transverse LEAF spring doesn't stick out as far past the spring hanger:-) You can grind it down. However, no use to do this on any STREET car. This rev is for RACE cars and tires.
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Drifting
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Shore NJ
Originally Posted by 63Corvette
"switch to a shorter spring"...............Well, yes......but that means that the transverse LEAF spring doesn't stick out as far past the spring hanger:-) You can grind it down. However, no use to do this on any STREET car. This rev is for RACE cars and tires.
