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A semi-trailing arm suspension is an Independent Rear Suspension system for Automobile s in which each Wheel hub is located only by a large, roughly triangular arm that Pivot s at two points. Viewed from the top, the line formed by the two pivots is somewhere between Parallel and Perpendicular to the car's longitudinal axis; it is generally parallel to the ground.

Trailing-arm and Multilink Suspension designs are much more commonly used for the rear wheels of a vehicle where they can allow for a flatter floor and more cargo room. Many small vehicles feature a MacPherson Strut front suspension and trailing-arm rear axle.