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want to 4 link my truck, anyone here do it? post pics!

Posted By: coronet1966d

want to 4 link my truck, anyone here do it? post pics! - 09/18/13 04:32 AM

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
Posted By: 76dodgeboy

Re: want to 4 link my truck, anyone here do it? post pics! - 09/18/13 04:48 AM

A couple members are 4linked I believe.
Posted By: BulletBob

Re: want to 4 link my truck, anyone here do it? post pics! - 09/18/13 06:51 AM

A panhard/wishbone link is required
Posted By: 340SHORTY

Re: want to 4 link my truck, anyone here do it? post pics! - 09/18/13 07:27 AM

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..
Posted By: 76dodgeboy

Re: want to 4 link my truck, anyone here do it? post pics! - 09/18/13 03:37 PM

Triangulated 4link

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Posted By: rattler

Re: want to 4 link my truck, anyone here do it? post pics! - 09/18/13 09:15 PM

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.
Posted By: 76dodgeboy

Re: want to 4 link my truck, anyone here do it? post pics! - 09/18/13 09:25 PM

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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
Posted By: BulletBob

Re: want to 4 link my truck, anyone here do it? post pics! - 09/19/13 12:30 AM

The type of locating device depends on the builder

I've used both ladder & 4 link & really the choice is depending on how fast & how much $$$

I've found some pics that didn't get burnt in the fire. They're some of the build pics of my 73 Shorty Pro Streeter with 14-32X15 Goodyears on it.
It had ladder bars & coilovers from Art Morrison

Art Morrison is the only one who offers a truck rear half kit that fits

I'm getting a bunch of old pics together to have scanned.
Posted By: hp383

Re: want to 4 link my truck, anyone here do it? post pics! - 09/19/13 01:52 AM

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.
Posted By: bigdad

Re: want to 4 link my truck, anyone here do it? post pics! - 09/19/13 02:18 AM

This is what is under mine


One of the best mods i made


Love it


(didn't love the conversation with them on how it would not fit ,, proved that wrong )


http://www.nolimitparts.com/prodinfo.asp?number=FTBR-BC

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Posted By: 340SHORTY

Re: want to 4 link my truck, anyone here do it? post pics! - 09/19/13 04:19 AM

The 4 bar is an excellant system for a truck..
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