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Offline VileZambonie

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Who's running a 4 link 6 link etc
« 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.
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Re: Who's running a 4 link 6 link etc
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2010, 10:33:41 AM »
Whats your goal?
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Re: Who's running a 4 link 6 link etc
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2010, 10:57:30 AM »
Traction, ride, stance, asthetics.... Not a huge fan of leaf springs on a hot rod
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Re: Who's running a 4 link 6 link etc
« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2010, 01:04:12 PM »
« Last Edit: November 15, 2010, 01:13:24 PM by eventhorizon66 »
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Re: Who's running a 4 link 6 link etc
« Reply #4 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.
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Re: Who's running a 4 link 6 link etc
« Reply #5 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.
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Re: Who's running a 4 link 6 link etc
« Reply #6 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.

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Re: Who's running a 4 link 6 link etc
« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2010, 09:45:43 PM »
That's essentially what I'm doing but with coil overs
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Re: Who's running a 4 link 6 link etc
« Reply #8 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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