want to 4 link my truck, anyone here do it? post pics!
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im setting up the driveline angle with the new 6 speed and the way its lowered in the rear id like to scrap everything and 4 link it. show me some inspiration and where did you get the parts? I saw speedway motors has a kit Ladder bars vs 4 link? is a panhard bar needed? enlighten me
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Re: want to 4 link my truck, anyone here do it? post pics!
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ladder bar = panhard bar, wishbone or a Watts link 4 link = diagonal link Alston Chassisworks or Art Morrisin also has both systems.. look at Morrisons site, there is a lot of good info there. A ladder bar system would take less construction than a 4 link system theres also 2 different types of 4 link 1 is the equal length drag race style 2 is the diagonal 4 link that somewhat resembles the GM suspension used on the Ce\hevelle/Malibus ect..
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Re: want to 4 link my truck, anyone here do it? post pics!
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Re: want to 4 link my truck, anyone here do it? post pics!
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How about getting the parts from the junkyard? The new Ram trucks use coil springs, 4 link setup. And if you could find a R/T truck, you would have a 4:10 gear to boot.
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Re: want to 4 link my truck, anyone here do it? post pics!
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How about getting the parts from the junkyard? The new Ram trucks use coil springs, 4 link setup. And if you could find a R/T truck, you would have a 4:10 gear to boot.
Bigger bolt pattern and Im pretty sure Wider rear end and totally different frame so alt of Hacking may need to be done to frame and box
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Re: want to 4 link my truck, anyone here do it? post pics!
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Dont forget you can also do a simple ladder bar with leafsprings (Uses factory springs, so no locator bar needed)
This is a cheap, easy way to add more traction and lift.
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