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Old 07-26-2019, 11:02 AM   #1
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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 $$$. I also have to put a new trac bar on since the one I have is bent and not long enough for a bagged truck. Got looking at link suspension. Parallel or triangular. Noticed a parallel kit with a Panhard bar is cheaper than a set of trailing arms and a trac bar. Money isn’t really an issues as for the question. I’m more curious if it’s better to put new trailing arms and trac bar in or switch to a link suspension? I’m sure everyone will have an opinion and that’s why I come here. Thank all
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Old 07-26-2019, 12:24 PM   #2
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Re: Trailing arm vs link suspension $$&???

Stay with the trailing arms, you'll love yourself in the morning.
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Old 07-26-2019, 02:24 PM   #3
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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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Old 07-27-2019, 11:10 PM   #4
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