custom 4link question
 

what are the benefits of having a 4link with the parallel bars on the outside of the frame rails vs having them on the inside of the frame? less wheel hop? axle wrap?
thanks

Re: custom 4link question
 

The farther apart the axle control is, the better the stability. This includes locating bars/links, springs, & shocks.

Re: custom 4link question
 

ok, so stability. but for a low weekend cruiser how will less stability effect me negatively? more body roll? will i have to keep more air in the bags to stay more stable therefore sacrificing ride quality?

Re: custom 4link question
 

anyone else wanna chime in?

Re: custom 4link question
 

Mainly the only difference for you will be that you can run a wider wheel and tire by running the 4 link on the inside of your frame instead of the outside there will be no difference in ride quality

Re: custom 4link question
 

I have a triangulated 4 link that is all inside the frame rails for this exact reason. When we set it up, I knew I wanted to run 22s in the rear, and something wide. Eventually I will have the rear narrowed within an inch of its life, and run something billet with a custom offset, so i get a huge lip in the rear. :smoke:

Re: custom 4link question
 

oh great points. i didnt think of that. but ill be running somethin slim and simple for wheels.the reason i was thinking of running the bars on the inside was to be able to mount my tanks on the outside of the frame and a fuel cell behind the rear end therefore giving me space for a sub behind the seat.

thanks for the insight!

Re: custom 4link question
 

I remember one time I seen a bagged silverado at the store and he had his link bars mounted outside the frame and I can see his bag in the wheel well. easy to cut for someone that wants to hate on ur ride. that would make me feel really uneasy. I know its nothing to do with ride quality..but its something I would think about