No Limit Trailing Arm Rear Suspension - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Andy4639 · 03-03-2016, 03:53 PM

Rob I notice the coil springs are located in front of the axle but the older kit I have they are behind the axle. Any reason for this, I know my 71 isn't a weekend racer but just thought I would ask.
I always thought the further out they where would help with the body roll.
Ha I went back and read the other post's after I read this last night at work.
Man I wish I could afford one of your whole system's for my truck!
A man has to have dreams I guess!

**robnolimit** · 03-03-2016, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Rob I notice the coil springs are located in front of the axle but the older kit I have they are behind the axle. Any reason for this, I know my 71 isn't a weekend racer but just thought I would ask.
I always thought the further out they where would help with the body roll.
Ha I went back and read the other post's after I read this last night at work.
Man I wish I could afford one of your whole system's for my truck!
A man has to have dreams I guess!

Mostly yes, as far as shock spacing goes. Our FatBar and 3-Link have the shocks to the rear and outside. And, we did a coil-over kit for the OE trailing arms years ago (like 20) (that hurt to say) that was back and out. Our FatBar and 3-link use suspension geometry to get the trucks to work well and smooth out the ride. With the new trailing arm system, we were confined to some of the OE geometry, so we had to find other ways to smooth it out. So we used the leverage from the trailing arm in our new kit. And, believe it or not, we've learned a few things in twenty years. Our big goal here was to deliver on the promise of a true bolt-on suspension system that is reasonably priced (check the competitors offerings) and delivers actual performance and a better quality ride. Not as easy as it sounds, but I believe that we did it.

Andy4639 · 03-03-2016, 08:38 PM

Thanks for taking the time on here to answer questions for us all.
Look forward to seeing you again in April.

duallyjams · 03-03-2016, 08:50 PM

I currently have your rear shock and panhard bar relocator with a 2" block and coil spring, would I be able to upgrade to this ?

**robnolimit** · 03-04-2016, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by duallyjams

I currently have your rear shock and panhard bar relocator with a 2" block and coil spring, would I be able to upgrade to this ?

Unfortunately none of the parts cross over. All of the geometry points have been changes somewhat. So, where as the parts you have fit true OE specs, the new trailing arm kit is a full upgrade.
Now, you could find a board member that wants a smaller step upgrade........

LS short box · 03-04-2016, 09:03 PM

Very nice.

I'm just starting my C10 project and haven't purchased rear suspension components.

I like the johnny type joints for the control arms.

On a 67 Nova project I did a rear wheel 4 link conversion from Heidt. The base coil overs were single adjustable and too short for the application. Hated the setup until I redid it to double adjustable coil overs with longer travel. Your idea of longer travel shocks is outstanding.

Darn and I thought I'd happy modified stock stuff.

I will be in touch.

Again very nice.

**robnolimit** · 03-05-2016, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LS short box

Very nice.

I'm just starting my C10 project and haven't purchased rear suspension components.

I like the johnny type joints for the control arms.

On a 67 Nova project I did a rear wheel 4 link conversion from Heidt. The base coil overs were single adjustable and too short for the application. Hated the setup until I redid it to double adjustable coil overs with longer travel. Your idea of longer travel shocks is outstanding.

Darn and I thought I'd happy modified stock stuff.

I will be in touch.

Again very nice.

Thanks, glad to hear you solved the Nova troubles. Too many just live with it, and hate it.

03-03-2016, 03:53 PM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: No Limit Trailing Arm Rear Suspension Rob I notice the coil springs are located in front of the axle but the older kit I have they are behind the axle. Any reason for this, I know my 71 isn't a weekend racer but just thought I would ask. I always thought the further out they where would help with the body roll. Ha I went back and read the other post's after I read this last night at work. Man I wish I could afford one of your whole system's for my truck! A man has to have dreams I guess! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. Last edited by Andy4639; 03-03-2016 at 04:00 PM.

03-03-2016, 08:38 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: No Limit Trailing Arm Rear Suspension Thanks for taking the time on here to answer questions for us all. Look forward to seeing you again in April. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-03-2016, 08:50 PM	#4
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: No Limit Trailing Arm Rear Suspension I currently have your rear shock and panhard bar relocator with a 2" block and coil spring, would I be able to upgrade to this ? __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

03-04-2016, 09:03 PM	#6
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 1,943	Re: No Limit Trailing Arm Rear Suspension Very nice. I'm just starting my C10 project and haven't purchased rear suspension components. I like the johnny type joints for the control arms. On a 67 Nova project I did a rear wheel 4 link conversion from Heidt. The base coil overs were single adjustable and too short for the application. Hated the setup until I redid it to double adjustable coil overs with longer travel. Your idea of longer travel shocks is outstanding. Darn and I thought I'd happy modified stock stuff. I will be in touch. Again very nice.



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