Any experience with a 4-link setup?
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Any experience with a 4-link setup?
Hey,
Has anyone done up a four-link setup out there? I am thinking real hard about going that direction (w/air) but I need to keep my truck as a daily. How does the ride/handling characteristics differ from leaf?
Any response would be great
Later...Bigmike
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97 F150, 2wd, Light mocha, Supercab, Tinted windows, Piaa's, 4.2/auto, Pwr everything 4” drop in the front and 5” in the rear. Billet grill, Clear corners, Leather steering wheel cover, Pioneer CD head unit w/steering wheel remote, Alpine amp, Clifford alarm, custom box with a 10” Kicker pro comp sub.
Future mods: Thinking hard about 4-link rear & air on all corners, Shaved emblems, Rear roll pan
Has anyone done up a four-link setup out there? I am thinking real hard about going that direction (w/air) but I need to keep my truck as a daily. How does the ride/handling characteristics differ from leaf?
Any response would be great
Later...Bigmike
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97 F150, 2wd, Light mocha, Supercab, Tinted windows, Piaa's, 4.2/auto, Pwr everything 4” drop in the front and 5” in the rear. Billet grill, Clear corners, Leather steering wheel cover, Pioneer CD head unit w/steering wheel remote, Alpine amp, Clifford alarm, custom box with a 10” Kicker pro comp sub.
Future mods: Thinking hard about 4-link rear & air on all corners, Shaved emblems, Rear roll pan
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Heres the deal with the 4 link. Basically there are a few options. One is a triangulated 4 link, where the bottom bars go straight back and the top bars are at an angle. Only problem with this is the gas tank gets in the way. Some people put the top bars reversed, like from the axle to the frame behind the axle (Reverse 4 link), but in doing so, ur pinion angle will change throughout the travel. A 4 link with panhard, is ok for non adjustable suspension but ur axle will sway side to side as u air it up and dump it. Still it is very popular. The way i have mine is like a 3 link, where the top piece is shaped like a trangle, kind like /\ This holds the axle in place so i dont need a panhard.
As far as ride goes, If u do air in the back, and have the bag mounted on the axle it will ride about the same as stock, myabe a little softer. For a really soft ride, u can mount the back like a cantilever setup, which is how i have mine. This way the bag is mounted infront of the axle, between the frame and the bottom link. U can get more lift this way also.
I can post pictures of my setup if ud like to see it.
If u have anymore questions feel free to email me at cpt2222@yahoo.com
Cpt
As far as ride goes, If u do air in the back, and have the bag mounted on the axle it will ride about the same as stock, myabe a little softer. For a really soft ride, u can mount the back like a cantilever setup, which is how i have mine. This way the bag is mounted infront of the axle, between the frame and the bottom link. U can get more lift this way also.
I can post pictures of my setup if ud like to see it.
If u have anymore questions feel free to email me at cpt2222@yahoo.com
Cpt
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That would be great if you could post them for me....You live in the L.A. area don't you? I'm down in So.Orange county.
Are you goin to the truck show at the orange county fairgrounds? If so maybe we can hook up so I can check it out.(see thread in "events and happenings" under "another Socal event")
Thanks for your input..
Later...Bigmike
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97 F150, 2wd, Light mocha, Supercab, Tinted windows, Piaa's, 4.2/auto, Pwr everything 4” drop in the front and 5” in the rear. Billet grill, Clear corners, Leather steering wheel cover, Pioneer CD head unit w/steering wheel remote, Alpine amp, Clifford alarm, custom box with a 10” Kicker pro comp sub.
Future mods: Thinking hard about 4-link rear & air on all corners, Shaved emblems, Rear roll pan
That would be great if you could post them for me....You live in the L.A. area don't you? I'm down in So.Orange county.
Are you goin to the truck show at the orange county fairgrounds? If so maybe we can hook up so I can check it out.(see thread in "events and happenings" under "another Socal event")
Thanks for your input..
Later...Bigmike
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97 F150, 2wd, Light mocha, Supercab, Tinted windows, Piaa's, 4.2/auto, Pwr everything 4” drop in the front and 5” in the rear. Billet grill, Clear corners, Leather steering wheel cover, Pioneer CD head unit w/steering wheel remote, Alpine amp, Clifford alarm, custom box with a 10” Kicker pro comp sub.
Future mods: Thinking hard about 4-link rear & air on all corners, Shaved emblems, Rear roll pan
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Yeah im LA.
That even is Cal Truck Jam isnt it? I think ill be there, but im sure the truck wont. Its being shaved as we speak, I might take it in primer, who knows.
Heres one pic for now.. ill try to dig sum more up. This is before everything was finished, so its a little messy.
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That even is Cal Truck Jam isnt it? I think ill be there, but im sure the truck wont. Its being shaved as we speak, I might take it in primer, who knows.
Heres one pic for now.. ill try to dig sum more up. This is before everything was finished, so its a little messy.
Cpt
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Neat!
The Internet and those digital cameras are really a boon to customization.
Post more, please.
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Y2K™ Jim Gorka
Toreador Red, Keyless XLT SC SB 5.4L E4x4 4wDisc/ABS, 3.73LS, Skid, HD 7700# Towing, LT-245's on Chrome, Tube-Steps, Captain's, 6CD, Tonneau, named: "Nick"
The Internet and those digital cameras are really a boon to customization.
Post more, please.
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Y2K™ Jim Gorka
Toreador Red, Keyless XLT SC SB 5.4L E4x4 4wDisc/ABS, 3.73LS, Skid, HD 7700# Towing, LT-245's on Chrome, Tube-Steps, Captain's, 6CD, Tonneau, named: "Nick"
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Hey, big.mike,
You need to go to:http://www.cachassisworks.com/
Look at tech tips.
There's a how-to tub & fourlink your (chevy) truck.
Cris Alston has been building race cars for years. He shares the reasons stuff works & don't work, and tells how to set it up. Terms like instant centre come to mind, and he tells you how to find it, and why. I read his chassis manual once. Very informative.
Capt1 Nice truck! I can appreciate how much work it is to custom slam one that hard.
Mine will have to stay stock hieght, so I can carry steel for my business.. It's STILL a real work truck.
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'97 S/C XLS black/candy marblizing accents,'98 Mustang hood scoops molded on hood up to the cowl, 157" WB, 4.6/auto, 3:08, custom stainless tube grille, terminator muffler, billet aluminum stake pocket tie downs, 1/2" thick billet fender emblems, airbox mods, TPS tuned
email: bazils@hotmail.com http://content.communities.msn.com/bazilspix/PhotoAlbum
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You need to go to:http://www.cachassisworks.com/
Look at tech tips.
There's a how-to tub & fourlink your (chevy) truck.
Cris Alston has been building race cars for years. He shares the reasons stuff works & don't work, and tells how to set it up. Terms like instant centre come to mind, and he tells you how to find it, and why. I read his chassis manual once. Very informative.
Capt1 Nice truck! I can appreciate how much work it is to custom slam one that hard.
Mine will have to stay stock hieght, so I can carry steel for my business.. It's STILL a real work truck.
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'97 S/C XLS black/candy marblizing accents,'98 Mustang hood scoops molded on hood up to the cowl, 157" WB, 4.6/auto, 3:08, custom stainless tube grille, terminator muffler, billet aluminum stake pocket tie downs, 1/2" thick billet fender emblems, airbox mods, TPS tuned
email: bazils@hotmail.com http://content.communities.msn.com/bazilspix/PhotoAlbum
[This message has been edited by bazil1 (edited 07-30-2000).]
