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Old Sep 27, 2003 | 12:42 PM
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Rear Suspension

I would like to go to a 4-link rear suspension, possibly with air ride on my '57 F100. Has anyone here seen or tried one?
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Old Sep 27, 2003 | 10:56 PM
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I run the No Limit Fat Bar 4 link rear suspension on my 1956 f100 but with the standard coilovers, no airbags. Contact No Limit, Im sure they can get you a kit. Good luck.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2003 | 06:11 AM
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Thanks.

I sent them an e-mail, so I will see if I get a reply.
I have been looking at the entire setup that "Air Ride Technologies" sells. I don't know how storng it is, etc.
I recently tried a set of mono-leafs and hated them.
Are you happy with your coil-overs?

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Old Sep 28, 2003 | 04:35 PM
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Yes I am very happy with the ride of my 4 link and coil overs. The intended purpose of my truck is a streep/strip vehicle and the 4 link is perfect for this. You can feel the weight transfer with the 4 link, it is very cool. And even just for street driving it is a great ride, whether its cruising down the road or flying down the freeway. With the M2 front and 4 link rear susp it definately makes the truck drive and handle better and just more enjoyable to drive.
 
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It is good to hear that you like the 4-link setup. At first I thought they would be a lot of work to install, but the more I look, I think it is a great way to go.
I have been running de-arched stock rear springs (4 leaves) with traction bars. It rides great, but I tried a borrowed set of slicks on the strip and actually bent the traction bars and the springs. After that run, the pinion angle was all messed up and I had to dis-assemble the whole set and straighten it out .
(And that is with a "tweaked" girlie 302).
 
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