Technician A says that trailing arms include any arm where the supported member trails the arm. Technician B says that trailing arms may also be called control arms on some vehicles. Which technician is correct?

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Both technicians are correct. Trailing arms are a type of suspension component where the supported member (such as the axle or wheel hub) trails behind the pivot point of the arm, which is what Technician A describes. These components can also be referred to as control arms in some vehicle contexts, as mentioned by Technician B.

Technician a Says That Trailing Arms Include Any Arm Where