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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: aprice on March 23, 2005, 12:04:00 am

Title: home made 4 link suspention
Post by: aprice on March 23, 2005, 12:04:00 am

has anyone fabericated their own four link suspension in the rear? i'm planning to do so to my mudder but not sure where to start or how about to do it.

Title: Re: home made 4 link suspention
Post by: roundedline on March 23, 2005, 04:34:00 pm

It will take alot of setup and compromises to make this work.  it is possible, but you probably want a spare frame to start this with.

I found this article for you, maybe it will help some:
www.4wheeloffroad.com/tec...0306_link/

I also suggest reading a suspension book.  Herb Adams wrote a really informative one that I can recommend

Chris Lucas
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
www.captkaoscustoms.com
Project Su
Jimmy 2WD Project

Title: Re: home made 4 link suspention
Post by: aprice on March 23, 2005, 11:33:00 pm

i've read that article already and waiting until i can get my printer fixed so i can print it.

Do you know the name of that book by Herb Adams?

Title: Re: home made 4 link suspention
Post by: roundedline on March 24, 2005, 09:27:00 am

Chassis Engineering is the name of the book.  Herb Adams was the Suspension guru for Pontiac for many years.  He son owns VSE now.  Cool guy to talk to as is his son.  www.vsecobra.com/index.html

Here is a link to amazon with a few others that are pretty good.
www.amazon.com/exec/obido...99-5977640

Chris Lucas
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
www.captkaoscustoms.com
Project Su
Jimmy 2WD Project

Title: Re: home made 4 link suspention
Post by: aprice on March 24, 2005, 11:53:00 pm

thanks roundedline