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Old 12-27-2006, 05:35 PM
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Rear 4-link suspension Question

How hard would it be or possible at all to run a rear 4-link coil overs and c-notch the frame to get it to sit lower. And does anybody have any pics of this. And also some pics with just the 4-link and no c-notch.
 
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Old 12-27-2006, 09:10 PM
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There are several 4 bar kits available. The simplest kits bolt on in the front to existing frame holes. You have to remove the leaf springs/perches first. All of the 4 bar kits that I know of require the rear mounts to be welded on to the axle. Some of the panhard bars bolt on and some weld on. You'll probably need to remove one of the crossemembers to add a new one for the coilovers. If you can measure, clamp and weld well, you can install the kit - basically. Lowering the truck more and c notching the frame is another story. It takes time to do right. Your fabricating skills have to be good or you can weaken the frame if it's not done well. That's up to you to decide if you can pull it off. Installing the basic 4 bar suspension kit should be doable though easy enough.
 
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Installing a 4 link and "C" notching the rear is really pretty simple to do, if you can weld its that much easier. The 4 link is practically a bolt on except for the brackets that need to be welded on your rear. Directions are very simple and they give you exact reference points to go by, the c notch is also pretty simple "IMO" especially if you buy the c notch kits. I bought my 4 link kit from tci and its the polished stainless steel kit, i haven't had the opportunity to test it out yet do to a frame off build up. I don't have any current pics of it installed but i do have the "c" notch pics (made them myself) in my gallery. I am also buying a rear sway bar kit right after new years.
 
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see pics in gallery
 
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to save some money on a four bar kit I am going to use the third arms off of a tractors three point hitch. You can get them at rural king and It should save you some money
 
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Originally Posted by casey56F100
How hard would it be or possible at all to run a rear 4-link coil overs and c-notch the frame to get it to sit lower. And does anybody have any pics of this. And also some pics with just the 4-link and no c-notch.
Not the best picture but here is a small c-notch and coil overs
 
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