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A true 4 link is junk for handling.
What most people think of as a "4 link" in regards to handling is not a 4 link. It's a 5 or 6 link setup.
Does it really matter on these old truck so? They will never be a Porsche so anything is an improvement over a straight axle
The advantage a 4 link has over a leaf springed rear axle is when combined with air bags you can adjust the ride height
Don't think the cost benefit ratio is on the plus side there. You can get a well sorted out and handling parallel rear leaf setup for well under $1k. I seriously doubt you could get a 4 link/airbag setup for even close to that. And I am of the type that I set the ride height and leave it alone, I do not need a remotely adjustable ride height setup.
Not everyone is the set and forget kind, especial those that use their rig for towing or hauling loads so just because you like like leafs springs doesn't mean a 4 link doesn't have its uses for others. Would I 4 link my Coronets, hell no, but I plan on eventually towing a jet ski trailer with my 37 and I want it low so the 4 link will serve my purpose. I fixed the screwed up springs to get my 37 roadworthy because it was easy and cheap.
69.5 A12 Bee, first purchased in 1976, car 169 on registry
69 Coronet R/T 440/4 spd
69 Coronet 500 Conv H code 383 4bbl/auto
37 Plymouth PU
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