Notices
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Dentsides Ford Truck
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Moser

Bolt in 4 Link?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 24, 2016 | 04:24 PM
  #1  
GM4WALLS's Avatar
GM4WALLS
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,323
Likes: 3
From: Sunny Florida
Bolt in 4 Link?

I have been searching the web, but haven't found a 4-link built for dentsides. Anyone know of any manufacturer making a bolt in 4-link for our trucks?
 
Reply
Old Apr 24, 2016 | 05:20 PM
  #2  
HIO Silver's Avatar
HIO Silver
Fleet Owner
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 20,678
Likes: 82
From: NorCal
Originally Posted by GM4WALLS
I have been searching the web, but haven't found a 4-link built for dentsides. Anyone know of any manufacturer making a bolt in 4-link for our trucks?
Don't recall any specific "kits" so it'll have to be a universal system. Consider Paul Horton's Welder Series
 
Reply
Old Apr 24, 2016 | 05:28 PM
  #3  
GM4WALLS's Avatar
GM4WALLS
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,323
Likes: 3
From: Sunny Florida
Originally Posted by HIO Silver
Don't recall any specific "kits" so it'll have to be a universal system. Consider Paul Horton's Welder Series
Any experience with their products?
 
Reply
Old Apr 24, 2016 | 06:54 PM
  #4  
HIO Silver's Avatar
HIO Silver
Fleet Owner
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 20,678
Likes: 82
From: NorCal
Originally Posted by GM4WALLS
Any experience with their products?
Not personally. I've seen them installed on 50s Chevs and Ford PUs though...
 
Reply
Old Apr 24, 2016 | 08:33 PM
  #5  
belshe92's Avatar
belshe92
Elder User
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 563
Likes: 0
From: Moro, Oregon
check out rough stuff specialties they have universal link suspension kits and it can be ordered with the proper brackets for whatever axle you are running. just a thought
 
Reply
Old Apr 24, 2016 | 09:36 PM
  #6  
blue04.5's Avatar
blue04.5
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,685
Likes: 2
From: Oregon
I've been searching for similar stuff GM4WALLS, but kind of came up empty. I did find plenty of goodies on go fast parts dot Com. Brackets that I could use and what not. They do have four link kits as well but weld on.
You could also check Chris Alstons website for parts. Again weld on I believe.
 
Reply
Old Apr 24, 2016 | 10:02 PM
  #7  
HIO Silver's Avatar
HIO Silver
Fleet Owner
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 20,678
Likes: 82
From: NorCal
Here's a source for weld-in systems.: https://thorbros.com/catalog/4-link-kits
 
Reply
Old Apr 24, 2016 | 10:58 PM
  #8  
belshe92's Avatar
belshe92
Elder User
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 563
Likes: 0
From: Moro, Oregon
i have some ideas, you could in theory buy a weld in kit and make a frame mount/sadle that mounts in place of the forward leaf spring hanger then weld a piece of heavy walled square tube to that and gusset the ends up for strength then weld the link brackets to your new cross-member in the proper locations, and for the axle end make a plate out of some heavy plate that mounts on the leaf spring pad and uses u-bolts to locate one set of links and for the other set of links you could weld a second set of perches onto the axle tube farther in towards the center section to triangulate things for locating the axle then again make a plate and u-bolt it in. that should in theory give you a system that would bolt in and out in case you ever decided to go back to leafs.


i can try to draw something up if what i'm saying doesn't make sense.
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
story-2

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-4

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-5

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-8

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-9

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
longview1
6.4L Power Stroke Diesel
3
Nov 16, 2010 12:25 AM
BarryMc
Mississippi Chapter
1
Jan 11, 2009 03:40 PM
preppypyro
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
4
Oct 23, 2006 09:21 PM
SReiman
1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series
1
Jan 24, 2004 08:24 PM
Frankentruck
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
1
May 2, 2003 09:01 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:03 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-1
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-3
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-5
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-7
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE