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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: VileZambonie on November 14, 2010, 08:53:32 am

Title: Who's running a 4 link 6 link etc
Post by: VileZambonie on November 14, 2010, 08:53:32 am

I'm trying to decide how I'm going to set up my rear suspension in my 74 and I wanted to see what others have and how they like it before I decide what I'm going to do. I was going to hold off until I built a new chassis but at this point I think I'm beyond where I planned on being so I may as well do it now. If you have a pix please post with details.

Title: Re: Who's running a 4 link 6 link etc
Post by: N2TRUX on November 15, 2010, 10:33:41 am

Whats your goal?

Title: Re: Who's running a 4 link 6 link etc
Post by: VileZambonie on November 15, 2010, 10:57:30 am

Traction, ride, stance, asthetics.... Not a huge fan of leaf springs on a hot rod

Title: Re: Who's running a 4 link 6 link etc
Post by: eventhorizon66 on November 15, 2010, 01:04:12 pm

http://www.hotrodstohell.net/truckarm/truckarm_index.htm

Also CPP offers this for 73-87 frames:

http://www.classicperform.com/Store/1960_1972_Chevy_Truck/6372TRS-K.htm

Title: Re: Who's running a 4 link 6 link etc
Post by: Da67goatman on November 15, 2010, 02:09:12 pm

I would be putting a double triangulated 4 link on everything, it uses the least amount of material, gives the most flex, but I have not heard anything about ride because its mostly hardcore wheelers that use them.

Title: Re: Who's running a 4 link 6 link etc
Post by: VileZambonie on November 15, 2010, 05:32:25 pm

Event, those are all for up to 72....

Anyway I essentially know what I am going to do, I was just looking for some of you who may have completed your set ups to get some input but it looks like not many of you have a link set up. I will most likely be fabbing many of my components and will use a coil spring design. I'm not a big fan of air bags (nothing wrong with them) but not looking to air ride this unless I absolutely have to.

Title: Re: Who's running a 4 link 6 link etc
Post by: N2TRUX on November 15, 2010, 08:17:38 pm

I am running a Ride Tech "Air Bar" 4 link on my 77. Its a very well designed set up that get you as low as you can get without cutting the bed. I had a Ride Tech Triangulated 4 link on my Blazer, but the upper bars were too short.

(http://www.ridetech.com/store/images/detailed/73-82C10_small.jpg)

Title: Re: Who's running a 4 link 6 link etc
Post by: VileZambonie on November 15, 2010, 09:45:43 pm

That's essentially what I'm doing but with coil overs

Title: Re: Who's running a 4 link 6 link etc
Post by: CoggedBelt75 on November 16, 2010, 08:12:25 pm

Here's a few of what I have. Sorry, can't give any details to speak of. The PO already had'm installed and set up for the track. Appears to be a weld-in kit that Summit or Jegs carries. The coil-overs are adjustable from Koni. Made a few adjustments once I acquired her and haven't touched it since. On our rough and dippy streets the ride is a hair stiff, but surprisingly smooth at the same time. Even passengers have mentioned they expected the ride to be like being in a tank but was more like a 1 ton truck. But she will leave straight and true on my "fun tires" ;D.
 
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