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Old 07-11-2011, 05:09 PM
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I have a set of aftermarket trailing arms that have 3 adjustment points, can anyone tell me who makes these or anything about them?
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Old 07-11-2011, 05:20 PM
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Paperweights. I'd be scared to put them on a C3.
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I would say that these were made for Drag Racing and the ajustments are made to change the Pinion Angles etc like a 4-link setup. Somebody with some sence of 4-link Drag Racing would have a much better Idea than me.
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interesting idea, looks like they tried to make the trailing arms like ladder bars. I wonder If the I/C could be changed significantly with that design.
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When I first got them, I went on ebay to check the price and there were 2 sets listed and they weren't cheap, that was one of the reasons I decided to buy the complete rear end with them on it. When I went to pick them up the Seller told me they were designed for racing, but he didn't go into any detail. I am not a racer, but, I would like to here from somewone that has used them and may know how to adjust them because I have one Corvette that I have considered modifying enough for our small town racing circuit.
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Using your comments I researched a little more, they are used in racing to ensure equal tire loading. They are adjustable to ensure equal rear tire loading during launch to keep the lift of both front corners equal.
Thank you for all the help.

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