Before I order my 4 link, I have one question.
 

How come I have never seen a 5 link? That is; 2 parallel bars (one on each side of the frame rail) and a pan hard? I have never seen this installation so Im sure there has to be a reason.
Im kind-of-a novice fabricator and this would be easy for me. I dont feel comfortable with the install of the triangulated 4 link. And the parallel bars looks easier to install but I will have to fab the mounts to the rear end like jlaird did to get it parallel with the ground. Anyway, any comments on the 5 link?
Thanks
-Marc

Re: Before I order my 4 link, I have one question.
 

That's what most people do on a parallel 4 link. Its just called a parallel 4 link when you add the panhard bar also. Or they go big and install a watts link. Only downside with a panhard bar is because it is attached at one side it wants to push the axle sideways through extreme articulation. So for just 5 inches of travel, you should be fine with panhard bar and parallel 4 link, but I wouldn't go much more than that. If its set up well though, a panhard bar is a very effective way to go with a parallel 4 link. Or people go with a watts link, which attaches on both sides and has a pivot in the middle, so you don't run into the problem that the panhard bar has which is going way up, or way down it runs out of range and wants to pull or push the axle to the side.

Re: Before I order my 4 link, I have one question.
 

O, I was under the assumption that a parallel 4 link was only limited to the type that has the two bars vertical (one on top of another) on he outside part of the frame. But that makes sense.

Re: Before I order my 4 link, I have one question.
 

Yeah that's what a parallel 4 link is, and that's the part where it gets its name, but those have nothing to center the axle from moving side to side so that's where the panhard or watts link comes into play.

Re: Before I order my 4 link, I have one question.
 

I have a parallel 4link + panhard. did you order your kit yet Marc?

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Dustin, no I didnt yet...

Re: Before I order my 4 link, I have one question.
 

A 5-link is 2 forward loer bars an upper frt wishbone and 2 rearward facing "lift bars" on swinging pivots. super lift capabilities and travel. Does use up quite a bit of chassis space but nice when done right.
We build links to spec if needed.

Re: Before I order my 4 link, I have one question.
 

that sounds like a 6 link.

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You will need to sign up as a vendor before advertising product for sale.

Re: Before I order my 4 link, I have one question.
 

Yes what he said a triangulated with rear lift bars is a 6-link. a wishbone with rear bars is a 5-link

Re: Before I order my 4 link, I have one question.
 

that would make sense.

Re: Before I order my 4 link, I have one question.
 

A lot of the Jeep guys run the Triangulated 4-link because they want max suspension travel up and down for crawling over things without worrying about the track bar binding.

Heck some even run it dual triangulated opposed to the outside bars being parallel.

Re: Before I order my 4 link, I have one question.
 

Not wanting to hijack the thread but does one ride or handle better than the other - triangulated 4 vs. parallel 4?

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Who are you? Do you have a website?

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It all depends on what bags you use and where you put them. Both can handle excellent and both can handle horribly if done certain ways.

Re: Before I order my 4 link, I have one question.
 

I would guess the link in his signature would be his website.

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Clicking on his name took me here.
www.enhancedcustoms.com

I like his model. ;)

Re: Before I order my 4 link, I have one question.
 

I think he just added that.

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Yeah look up above it wasn't in his sig.

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If you're gonna hock your stuff you should sign up as a vendor...

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With the exception of our S-10 setups... that is the way most of our AirBars are. They are pretty common piece.

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OK If any of them are done improperly, like anything else it will have less than desireable results. OK certain situations mandate a parallel 4-link, ie most newer trucks to keep gas tank in place, or at least a custom wishbone setup to retain tank. If panhard is long enough and properly mounted it will handle fine. Most consider them for racing use, but work great as long as panhard is longer for less deflection during travel. Triangulateds are a little less cumbersome if room allows. Again it depends on your goals, space, etc.
And yes my web page is in the sig, thanx for finding it.

Re: Before I order my 4 link, I have one question.
 

Leave the pot stirring and pissing contests elsewhere. Thanks.

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somebody makin dumplins?