Trailing arm vs link suspension $$&??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

j.rigby15r · 07-26-2019, 11:02 AM

I have a bagged 64 it currently has stock trailing arms. I was going to keep using them as I just put in a cpp trailing arm crossmember. Noticed the other day how rusted and possibly bent they are. Got looking into putting tubular arms on. Noticed that for a decent set it’s $$$. I also have to put a new trac bar on since the one I have is bent and not long enough for a bagged truck. Got looking at link suspension. Parallel or triangular. Noticed a parallel kit with a Panhard bar is cheaper than a set of trailing arms and a trac bar. Money isn’t really an issues as for the question. I’m more curious if it’s better to put new trailing arms and trac bar in or switch to a link suspension? I’m sure everyone will have an opinion and that’s why I come here. Thank all

**The Rocknrod** · 07-26-2019, 12:24 PM

Stay with the trailing arms, you'll love yourself in the morning.

Willie Makeit · 07-26-2019, 02:24 PM

both trailing arms and link suspension have their places and the answer really depends on what your goals with the truck are.

j.rigby15r · 07-27-2019, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Stay with the trailing arms, you'll love yourself in the morning.

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07-26-2019, 11:02 AM	#1
j.rigby15r Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Newport News VIRGINIA Posts: 360	Trailing arm vs link suspension $$&??? I have a bagged 64 it currently has stock trailing arms. I was going to keep using them as I just put in a cpp trailing arm crossmember. Noticed the other day how rusted and possibly bent they are. Got looking into putting tubular arms on. Noticed that for a decent set it’s $$$. I also have to put a new trac bar on since the one I have is bent and not long enough for a bagged truck. Got looking at link suspension. Parallel or triangular. Noticed a parallel kit with a Panhard bar is cheaper than a set of trailing arms and a trac bar. Money isn’t really an issues as for the question. I’m more curious if it’s better to put new trailing arms and trac bar in or switch to a link suspension? I’m sure everyone will have an opinion and that’s why I come here. Thank all

07-26-2019, 12:24 PM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Trailing arm vs link suspension $$&??? Stay with the trailing arms, you'll love yourself in the morning. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

07-26-2019, 02:24 PM	#3
Willie Makeit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,206	Re: Trailing arm vs link suspension $$&??? both trailing arms and link suspension have their places and the answer really depends on what your goals with the truck are.



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