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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 02:56 PM
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3 link of 4 link for our rear end?

Does anyone make a 3 or 4 link to replace our rear leafs?
 
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 07:59 AM
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 11:02 AM
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I do not know of any direct bolt in 4 links that accept springs or coilovers, but there are 4 links for air suspension. KP components makes one and Air Ride Technologies makes one. Others have modified the KP kit to accept coilovers with great success and they really say good things about it. I too love my KP kit.

http://www.kplinks.com/product.php?p...&cat=99&page=1

http://www.ridetech.com/store/1997-2...ar-system.html
 
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 02:19 PM
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Ah yes, the classic answer the exact question asked technique...

So questions I am hoping to get answered:

1) Does anyone make 3 or 4 link set-ups?

2) Who makes them, and does anyone have any product links?

3) Has anyone used these systems to switch to a coilover setup?

4) If someone has done coilovers (direct or indirect experience), does anyone have a link or information where I could learn more about their particular coilover setup?

Thanks ONE_LO_SVT for the information.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 05:23 PM
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If anyone else ends up in this thread, I talked to KPLINK (now owned by cachassicworks) and they were pretty solid about not using their product on a lightning, especially not with slicks. He's had broken links, and fully expects that any modified lightning would break the small links on that kit.

Their recommendation was their weld in kit "Pro Street 4 link package" using their 3x2 cross member. This comes with coil-overs as an option and is basically perfect except for the fact that it is a complete custom kit... (then again you save a bunch of money on the kit, so even if you pay for installation, you are probably even)

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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 04:47 PM
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If you really want to know about the KP Components and Coilovers read this thread. My whole build is chronicled in it. As far as link bars go I upgraded mine to Polished 2" Aluminum Link Bars and Heim Joints. I love the setup hands down.

http://www.lightningrodder.com/forum...ad.php?t=66227
 
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