Trailing Arm

The trailing arm is a component that is part of the trailing-link suspension system that attaches the axle to the chassis. It is commonly utilized on the rear axles of the vehicle.

Trailing arm importance

The trailing arm is often known as the trailing link and it is a suspension that is made to have one or more arms joined to the axle and pivot point. It is composed of a solid metal that makes use of the bushings on both ends. So the pivot point is perpendicular to the length of the vehicle, making it have that horizontal-like angle.

Types of trailing arms

There are two types of trailing arm suspensions which are the trailing arm and the semi-trailing. The trailing arm is made to have the live axle utilize two or three links and a track bar to position the wheel sideways. The semi-trailing arm is a flexible suspension system for vehicles where the wheel hub is positioned by a large arm. This design is mainly utilized for the rear wheels of a car that allow for a leveled surface.

Common problems with a faulty trailing arm

A faulty trailing arm can lead to clunking noises, the vehicle will be unstable, and it will have uneven tire wear.