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Originally Posted by Dustint
I’ve got a 48 on an s10 frame. I’ve decided to go with a triangulated 4 link with coilovers, but unsure if a universal kit is best or if anyone has used one specific one for this situation.
I’ve got a 9” rear end that will be going in, so I’m assuming with all the custom application a kit for an s10 wouldn’t do the job.
Has anyone had any luck with certain kits/brands? I’ve looked at ridetech some and a few others. Just not sure what’s best.
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a ford rear will make it tough to run an bolt on setup, but not impossible.
first question, are you running the S10 gas tank? that will make a lot of decisions for you. the gas tank crossmember and the tank itself make running a true 4 link difficult. the bolt ons that leave the tank in place are usually 3 links or what they call wishbone 3 links. the ART ridetech is good, truly a bolt on setup, not sure if you can set it up for coil overs but like the ford rear above, anything is possible.
if you arent running the s10 gas tank, a weld on will probably be light years faster and will work with the ford rear. pete and jakes makes a nice universal that I have used, but so do a lot of companies that I havent. keep the lower bars parallel to the frame at ride height and keep the uppers slightly less than parallel to the lowers (pinched at the front) and you will have good traction and a good ride.
dont think I am advocating for moving the tank if you have the stock s10 tank, I happen to like it mid frame instead of at the rear. a tri 4 link eats up a LOT of mid frame space and the rear mounted tank eats up anything past the tank, so exhaust piping gets complicated. I dont envy your decision process, and I hope I have given you some pros and cons to think about.