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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 01:51 AM
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4-Link Suspension

What IS it?
Whats are the benefits and downfalls of it?

I've seen 4 link suspensions, but I don't really understand what its all about. Better articulation?
 
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Prozon
What IS it?
Whats are the benefits and downfalls of it?

I've seen 4 link suspensions, but I don't really understand what its all about. Better articulation?

Traction and handling.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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they provide better articulation if set up right, there are alot of different types of 4 link. the best place to do a bunch of research on the subject would be over on pirate. the one i would use would be the triangulated 4 link..
 
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by oldirtytruck
Traction and handling.
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Originally Posted by hav24wheel
the best place to do a bunch of research on the subject would be over on pirate. the one i would use would be the triangulated 4 link..
x2

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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 12:30 AM
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Well alrighty then. I was just wondering. Lots of big upgrades planned for the F-350. Just thinking ahead.

Are there any downfalls to it?
 
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 11:22 AM
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Sure. Cost.

A good 4-link can cost between $1000 to 4000 for the front and rear (depending on type of tubing, rod ends, brand names, and if you include the suspension parts-ie coilovers), using the right size/thickness of DOM and big enough joints.


Also, if you don't get the geometry correct, the 4 link can actually hurt your truck's abilities. Use Triaged's calculator on Pirate4x4 to get everything correct, and read a lot of threads over there. You should come to understand roll axis, instant center, antisquat, and a lot more before you even start thinking about purchasing materials.

Here is the calculator:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=204893
 
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 12:07 AM
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Hmmm. Sounds like something i'll consider way down the road.

Thanks for the information.
 
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