Can You Build Strong Trailing Arms with Only 2 Heim Joints?

00:00 Intro
I'm back and In todays video I'm fixing all the issues with the rear end of the buggy. The trailing arms have always been a problem as they were using nylon bushings that could develop slop in the rear end. So I'm replacing the bushings with Heim Joints. By using Heim Joints I have some adjustability so I can change the toe in and out of the rear end. I ended up going with between 1.5 - 2 degrees of rear camber, having a little bit of rear camber helps to keep tires level and planted during cornering.
I've had a few people tell me this wouldn't work and I cant recall why, but Id love to hear what you other builders and enthusiasts think about this design.
P.S. Yes, I did end up breaking my toe by dropping an 18lb trailing arm on it Lol
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[@iainlangley]

I was wondering when you'd fall foul of the flip flops! Hope the toe is ok. Good to see you back!

[@alexdombi-weridetwo]

Gotta love the construction sandals 😂
Sorry about your foot, man

[@auditrevor]

Bad ass man! Love home made fab work. I’m currently putting together a sandrail frame with a bug body sitting on it so it’s street legal and title able and have a j32a2 Honda v6 that will power it. I often work in flip flops but try to change out to shoes if I’m gonna use a carbide die grinder because I hate the metal slivers I’ll get in them. That trailing arm falling on your toe hurt my foot and you walked off and didn’t make a sound lol.

[@Xstreamaudio]

Its only the pain that hurts😊

[@JesseRoamsFree]

Dude your foot!!! Hope you’re ok

[@imwteach]

Seems like you are a devote' of Ron White!

[@ratherBweldingChris]

Damn man that looked like it hurt. Looks like your new rear suspension is going to work great!

[@arrangrant168]

Do you still have the lawn mower engine that you converted to side shaft?

[@FangOfTruth]

I would like to see someone build a Ecoboost version of a small buggy. Maybe a GM version based off of front drive Trailblazer for bow tie groupies.

[@DirtGearTv]

I'm kicking around some future projects you might like in that case 😜

[@alexdombi-weridetwo]

​@@DirtGearTv ram's ecodiesel would make for a cool turbo diesel build too

[@cris_m8]

I missed you bud.

[@DirtGearTv]

So you're the one 😂

[@vornice7604]

im not a fan of flip flops lol