Offset Trailing arms – Van Steel https://blog.vansteel.com Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:52:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://blog.vansteel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cropped-site-icon-32x32.jpg Offset Trailing arms – Van Steel https://blog.vansteel.com 32 32 Offsets vs Factory Trailing Arms https://blog.vansteel.com/2025/01/offsets-vs-factory-trailing-arms/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=offsets-vs-factory-trailing-arms Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:13:33 +0000 https://blog.vansteel.com/?p=726 65-82 Corvette rear trailing arms and how offset t-arms work.

Our standard offsets and coilover t-arms offer 2″ of additional backspacing for aftermarket wheels. By moving the parking brake bracket to the top of the arm we gain one Inch, then we offset the entire t-arm between the pivot mount and the bearing mounting surface another inch for max wheel and tire clearance of an additional 2″ over factory trailing arms. The bearing assembly, camber/strut rod, and half shafts remain in the factory location.

These arms are also stronger than factory arm and can’t hold water/moisture like factory arms where they are prone to rusting from the inside-out. Our bearing pivot mount reduces binding in the system which allows for better ride on the street and better handling for the track. Finally, the bearing is held in by a snap ring so it is easily replaced if it wears out. For max wheel and tire clearance, we suggest converting to coilovers which eliminates any leaf spring clearance issues. With our standard offset trailing arms, you may need a shortened composite spring to clear your new wheel and tire package. See our wheel and tire chart for C2 and C3 Vette size options.

Offset t-arm on top, Factory t-arm on the bottom to show offset difference.


The offset area difference compared to a factory trailing arm behind it
Ruler showing the clearance area on a factory t-arm


Ruler showing the clearance area on an offset t-arm/coilover arm
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