Trailing arms, OEM or aftermarket

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alswagg

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I am one to use OEM for most applications, but I need a new trailing arm for the Viper. I found an aftermarket version for a third of the cost????? Has anyone ever used an arm supplied from Sport Products Inc. ? I have never heard of this company. They are located in WI. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Al
 

I put an aftermarket one on dont know what brand. It was supposed to be for the viper but the shaft the spindle goes through was to short. I just made a spacer for it and it is fine. I would get a measurment on this before I order.
 
GO OEM for sure, I replaced one of mine with a kimpex and they are super weak. It bent the first time I taped something. So there I was taking it all back apart again.

just my .02

Kimpex = 65.00 roughly
OEM USED = 75-100
 
OEM trailing arms are better, the aftermarket ones are thin, junk welds and the paint dont last a season without flaking or rusting.
 
I bought one from Kimpex and it seems fine to me. Was bolt on and no fuss. I did get it sand blasted and powder coated. If you want to repaint powder coating is the way to go. Its way more durable and its fairly cheep.
 
tcdesignguy said:
GO OEM for sure, I replaced one of mine with a kimpex and they are super weak. It bent the first time I taped something. So there I was taking it all back apart again.

just my .02

Kimpex = 65.00 roughly
OEM USED = 75-100
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I found out the hard way also. Only lasted 2 trail rides.. JUNK.JUNK.JUNK
 
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