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Old 04-24-2009, 03:22 PM   #5
abadsvt
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Re: Triangulated 4-link

The ideal setup would be to get both upper bars to be as close to 45deg as FNLow said but that doesn't always happen because somethings in the way or not enough room. If i remember right i completely redesigned my trianglated 4 link and the mounting points and i believe i was only able to get 41degs +or-. Also as you probably already know you want to set it up at ride height and the angle of the bars (vertically) will affect your roll center and anti-sqaut. Lets say your center of your front mount is 8" off the ground and the rear mounting point is 9" you will get more anti-squat but a higher RC and if its 7" you will have a lower RC but you will have a negative anti-squat. For a street truck most people install them level. That gives you a good all around performance. If you have a few minutes you should google 4 link calculator. There usually free. Its really interesting what 1/2" will affect your RC height and anti-squat %. Anyways hope I helped!

Josh
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