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Off set trailing arms (1/7)
 10/6/09 12:07pm
Madrider
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Robersonville, NC - USA

Vette(s):
76 stingray


Joined: 4/23/2009
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How does everyone feel about off set trailing arms? Good, bad or indifferent? Do you need any special springs with them?
Thanks,
Madrider
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Off set trailing arms (2/7)
 10/6/09 3:41pm
fp_vetter72Lifetime Member
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COPPERAS COVE, TX - USA

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1972 corvette stingray convertible 2007 coupe


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Unless you are going to run real wide tires you are wasting the money. That's my opinion, but , your car build it your way that's what I did, we are the ones that have to be happy with it.
 Wide tires and flarred fender's are always a cool look.


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Off set trailing arms (3/7)
 10/7/09 8:17am
frstvette
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Fresno, TX - USA

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well I just installed some on my car. It gives me an extra two inches to play with. I am running size 10 wheel and im going to put 295 and flare the fender. Imo the fender flares give you a more balanced fit using wider wheels. Say you took a size 10 wheel and you offset was 4 inches and you had no trailing arms. first of all you would have to get that wheel custom made and second it would fit but it would be like you riding on the end of the wheel. The off set allows you to tuck two inches of wheel closer to the inside. now you can use a 5 inch off set and ride center of wheel or 4 1/2 and ride on a 295

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Off set trailing arms (4/7)
 10/7/09 8:23am
frstvette
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Fresno, TX - USA

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oh yes to get my 4 1/2 offset, yes they are custom made they are intro pentia's  

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Off set trailing arms (5/7)
 10/7/09 9:30pm
Madrider
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Cool!
Do ya have any pics?
Off set trailing arms (6/7)
 10/7/09 9:37pm
frstvette
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Fresno, TX - USA

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wheels are in ca.  will take a few weeks to get back and when it does come back I will post pics of the 295 tires

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Off set trailing arms (7/7)
 10/8/09 1:52am
dskopp
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Oak Creek, WI - USA

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1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops, Going to remain as Stock as possible. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vetts Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!!


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I don't know nuttin about this subject.  Thats my story and I'm stickin to it !!
Dan  Rolling On The Floor Laughing


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