NO LIMIT 4 link questions
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From: Glen burnie MD
NO LIMIT 4 link questions
Hey guys, I recently pulled my stock rear suspention off and started on my 4 link from NO LIMIT. I was wondering if anyone had a problem with the directions that come with the kit. Its all hand drawn half fast and the measurements seem to be a little off. I know all trucks are a little different but in the instructions it tells you to find your axle center line and measure 36" forward for the chassie bracket location. well 36" forward is the chassie brackets for the bed of the truck. so i cant get exactly 36" maybe a 1/8" off if its butted up to the other bracket. then with the bars adjusted to 30 1/4 my axle centerline is off by maybe a half inch. Should i just say hell with there measurments and adjust accordingly? this is my first four link ive attempted i wanna make sure its right the first time so all advice would be greatly appreciated.
Also if anyone is looking for some stock suspention brackets, springs, the stock dana 44 let me know.
Also if anyone is looking for some stock suspention brackets, springs, the stock dana 44 let me know.
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I've seen the same problems on other 4-link kits
you either have to cut a little off the new bracket, or the bed bracket, or adjust that extra 1/8 in.
1/2 inch on the new centerline sounds like they didn't intend for the new centerline to be the same as the old one.
I'd call them..
Also, Brad has installed one
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...ml#post8575979
Sam
you either have to cut a little off the new bracket, or the bed bracket, or adjust that extra 1/8 in.
1/2 inch on the new centerline sounds like they didn't intend for the new centerline to be the same as the old one.
I'd call them..
Also, Brad has installed one
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...ml#post8575979
Sam
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From: Glen burnie MD
I've seen the same problems on other 4-link kits
you either have to cut a little off the new bracket, or the bed bracket, or adjust that extra 1/8 in.
1/2 inch on the new centerline sounds like they didn't intend for the new centerline to be the same as the old one.
I'd call them..
Also, Brad has installed one
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...ml#post8575979
Sam
you either have to cut a little off the new bracket, or the bed bracket, or adjust that extra 1/8 in.
1/2 inch on the new centerline sounds like they didn't intend for the new centerline to be the same as the old one.
I'd call them..
Also, Brad has installed one
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...ml#post8575979
Sam
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Here is the picture in Fergusonic's fords gallery
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...227355&width=0
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...227355&width=0
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From: Glen burnie MD
Here is the picture in Fergusonic's fords gallery
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...227355&width=0
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...227355&width=0
I guess i will have to re assemble my bed to make sure the tire looks centered in the fenderwell.
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From: SCAL
What makes you feel confident in your build is the right thing.
I have the same No Limit 4 link sitting at home. I did adjust for the centered wheel well in the front for the IFS but was not planning on doing it to the back.
I am going to stick with the stock center line and then add the 36" for the brackets. I am measuring my centerline off of the specs from the back of the No Limit catalog. In the back of the catalog there is quick tips and in those tips is the exact measurement for the rear (CI). So that number for my (CI) and then 36" to that. If I have to cut any I will cut the bracket.
I have the same No Limit 4 link sitting at home. I did adjust for the centered wheel well in the front for the IFS but was not planning on doing it to the back.
I am going to stick with the stock center line and then add the 36" for the brackets. I am measuring my centerline off of the specs from the back of the No Limit catalog. In the back of the catalog there is quick tips and in those tips is the exact measurement for the rear (CI). So that number for my (CI) and then 36" to that. If I have to cut any I will cut the bracket.
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I don't remember having that much trouble with my CPP 4 link. But it's been a long time since I put it in. So I can't remember for 100%. But I don't think I did.
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Im starting to work on mine and got ahead of myself by removing every thing before i measured my centerline. I havent purchased my 4 link yet. Could someone tell me the stock axle centerline measurement. Im thinking 36" from end of top frame rail but would like an exact measurement. I could put it all back together i guess.
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From: SCAL
I just reviewed my catalog from No Limit, it states that the centerline is 37.5" (I believe that this is adjusted to center the wheel well) from the rear frame end. If you add 36" for the 4 link bracket then you will need to cut off 1" from the bracket. That is A LOT...
I think that the centerline is actually 36" from the rear and that you can add 36" more for the brackets and be safe with maybe .5" cushion. I am calling this weekend to validate. If I am correct then I will just go with about a 36.5" Centeline and then adjust accordingly.
This is Snook's pix, I think this is how it may end up, butted against the bracket
I think that the centerline is actually 36" from the rear and that you can add 36" more for the brackets and be safe with maybe .5" cushion. I am calling this weekend to validate. If I am correct then I will just go with about a 36.5" Centeline and then adjust accordingly.
This is Snook's pix, I think this is how it may end up, butted against the bracket
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From: tupelo ms
4 link
i would be careful welding the brackets onto the rear end.if you weld it solid ,it can warp the crap out of the rear housing.ask me how i know... i now have a new currier housing and a heavy boat anchor... that is what happened on my tci 4 link install. that took most of the fun out of it
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From: SCAL
i would be careful welding the brackets onto the rear end.if you weld it solid ,it can warp the crap out of the rear housing.ask me how i know... i now have a new currier housing and a heavy boat anchor... that is what happened on my tci 4 link install. that took most of the fun out of it
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From: Glen burnie MD
I just reviewed my catalog from No Limit, it states that the centerline is 37.5" (I believe that this is adjusted to center the wheel well) from the rear frame end. If you add 36" for the 4 link bracket then you will need to cut off 1" from the bracket. That is A LOT...
I think that the centerline is actually 36" from the rear and that you can add 36" more for the brackets and be safe with maybe .5" cushion. I am calling this weekend to validate. If I am correct then I will just go with about a 36.5" Centeline and then adjust accordingly.
This is Snook's pix, I think this is how it may end up, butted against the bracket
I think that the centerline is actually 36" from the rear and that you can add 36" more for the brackets and be safe with maybe .5" cushion. I am calling this weekend to validate. If I am correct then I will just go with about a 36.5" Centeline and then adjust accordingly.
This is Snook's pix, I think this is how it may end up, butted against the bracket
Its kinda hard to figure out your ride hight when your doing air bags because those degrees will change when the frames no longer level. I guess ill figure that out later down the road when i tack those brackets up and get my bags in. Thanks for all the support guys this forum truly makes the impossible, possible.
