4-Link Suspension Help
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4-Link Suspension Help
Debating whether to build a 4-link for my '77. Am I getting in over my head? Eventually going to be a drag truck, but still a daily driver. I have it at the paint booth right now and the bed is off, itching to build one, but really intimidated. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.
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Do you have any fabrication or suspension building experience?
I have built lots of stuff before and am still a little weary with big 4 links. There is a bit of a difference between your drag car 4 link setup and the off road 4 links that boast 30" of suspension travel though
http://www.camburg.com/images/2006%2...7/IMG_0363.jpg
http://www.camburg.com/images/2006%2...1/_MG_4180.jpg
We did build on one my room mates 29 Model A that the geometry was FUNKY to get it to fit in the car - but it still seems fine for a street car
Ford Hot Rod - pic is 1/2 way down on the right side - links are in red
I would think the drag ones wouldn't be too hard as you are only dealing with 4-6" of suspension travel and therefore driveshaft plunge and pinion angle through 30" of travel aren't a concern.
You might also look into the "kits' they have available. I doubt there is anything specific for these old trucks - but a generic kit might work well.
I have built lots of stuff before and am still a little weary with big 4 links. There is a bit of a difference between your drag car 4 link setup and the off road 4 links that boast 30" of suspension travel though
http://www.camburg.com/images/2006%2...7/IMG_0363.jpg
http://www.camburg.com/images/2006%2...1/_MG_4180.jpg
We did build on one my room mates 29 Model A that the geometry was FUNKY to get it to fit in the car - but it still seems fine for a street car
Ford Hot Rod - pic is 1/2 way down on the right side - links are in red
I would think the drag ones wouldn't be too hard as you are only dealing with 4-6" of suspension travel and therefore driveshaft plunge and pinion angle through 30" of travel aren't a concern.
You might also look into the "kits' they have available. I doubt there is anything specific for these old trucks - but a generic kit might work well.
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