bolt in 4 link kit
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bolt in 4 link kit
so i've been sniffing around here for a while now and observing, now a week or two ago gm4walls posted about looking for a bolt in 4 link kit, and i have seen other posts that amounted to the same thing. i have some ideas about how this could be done. so the question is this if i were to design a bolt in link system how much interest would there be? i'm not beyond putting in the effort ( i like a good challenge) but if there isn't any interest or very little) maybe my efforts would be best focused elsewhere.
my idea would be like a weld it yourself type deal for the brackets and links but it would indeed be bolt (or very close to it) in beyond that.
or it would be a bracket kit and you would supply your own links and heims.
both would be a supply your own suspension deal as there are to damn many personal styles and variables and every truck has differing needs/uses.
edit: supply your own suspension here means your own coil overs or air bags which ever you choose, if this takes off i may come up with some basic specs for these.
my idea would be like a weld it yourself type deal for the brackets and links but it would indeed be bolt (or very close to it) in beyond that.
or it would be a bracket kit and you would supply your own links and heims.
both would be a supply your own suspension deal as there are to damn many personal styles and variables and every truck has differing needs/uses.
edit: supply your own suspension here means your own coil overs or air bags which ever you choose, if this takes off i may come up with some basic specs for these.
Last edited by belshe92; Apr 30, 2016 at 08:30 PM. Reason: clarification
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nothing? well on to the next idea i suppose.
honestly didn't have very high hopes for this, kind of a tough group here lol
edit: any thoughts or comments are appreciated. i see the view counter going up but you guys are being kinda quiet lol.
honestly didn't have very high hopes for this, kind of a tough group here lol
edit: any thoughts or comments are appreciated. i see the view counter going up but you guys are being kinda quiet lol.
Last edited by belshe92; Apr 30, 2016 at 09:17 PM. Reason: added thought
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if you were to do it what would you be more interested in, just a bracket kit? or as close to a complete thing as possible?
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The only problem I see, and I'm not trying to deter you from your idea, is that a lot of guys on here are the type to build their own.
I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on a set of ridetech axle brackets for a three link set up. They have a nice frame bracket too but I'd like to have more adjustabilty so I'm contemplating making my own frame brackets. I even already have them drawn out on my "scratchCAD" lol.
I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on a set of ridetech axle brackets for a three link set up. They have a nice frame bracket too but I'd like to have more adjustabilty so I'm contemplating making my own frame brackets. I even already have them drawn out on my "scratchCAD" lol.
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If you couldn't do it better/cheaper than the ruff stuff kits then I don't see a point in doing it, personally. They offer a pretty excellent value.
The thing is, I don't think you can do a "bolt in" 4 link unless it's custom for every build.. You'd need to know desired height, axle weights, etc.
The thing is, I don't think you can do a "bolt in" 4 link unless it's custom for every build.. You'd need to know desired height, axle weights, etc.
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If you couldn't do it better/cheaper than the ruff stuff kits then I don't see a point in doing it, personally. They offer a pretty excellent value.
The thing is, I don't think you can do a "bolt in" 4 link unless it's custom for every build.. You'd need to know desired height, axle weights, etc.
The thing is, I don't think you can do a "bolt in" 4 link unless it's custom for every build.. You'd need to know desired height, axle weights, etc.
That's a big reason why I was thinking about just bolt in brackets that way you can finish it out to suit your needs but the complicated bracketry is done and you don't have to weld to your frame. As I said its an idea and I'm just sniffing out interest for now
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If you couldn't do it better/cheaper than the ruff stuff kits then I don't see a point in doing it, personally. They offer a pretty excellent value.
The thing is, I don't think you can do a "bolt in" 4 link unless it's custom for every build.. You'd need to know desired height, axle weights, etc.
The thing is, I don't think you can do a "bolt in" 4 link unless it's custom for every build.. You'd need to know desired height, axle weights, etc.
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I'd want a complete kit, preferably using existing bolt holes similar to what Roadster Shop builds for C10's.
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I don't know how c10 demensions compare?
Porterbuilt makes stuff for 65 ford pickups though.
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Makes sense. I can see where it would be a good idea to have a few different options. 150 or 250 4X4 or 2wd year.... hmm me thinks I've got some research to do...
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also the other question becomes where would there be more interest 2wd or 4wd? 4x4 would be a bit more tricky as i'd most likely have to design a suspension system both front and rear, but i have ideas there also.
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