Doing the math - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

raisinracer · 08-16-2010, 02:08 PM

I'm in the planning stage for the next up grade to the truck,it'll be back halfing and caging. I've already got a pair of 18.5/31/15 hoosier quick time pros and 15x15 convo pros. This weekend I pick up a 9 inch housing. I'm still up in the air over 4 link vs ladder bar, though I'm leaning to ladders. I downloaded a work sheet from ca chassis works and filled it out. I thought that I'd put it up for checking and out for sugjestions.

BigDan3131 · 08-16-2010, 05:47 PM

A true 4-link will give you so many more option for tuning with the ability to tune for weather, elevation and so on. If this were to be driven mostly on the street, a double adjustable ladder bar system will work just fine. In either case stay away from the street rodder 4-bar system. It has no adjustment and isn't really meant for high HP rides.

AirMale · 08-16-2010, 07:19 PM

I bought the pro-street 4 link. Why settle for a ladder bar?

cableguy0 · 08-16-2010, 07:36 PM

An adjustable 4 link is the way to go. If your going to have everything torn apart and have to fab up stuff anyhow. Theres really no reason to downgrade to a ladder bar setup. The adjustability of a 4 link alone is well worth it.

08-16-2010, 02:08 PM	#1
raisinracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 19	Doing the math I'm in the planning stage for the next up grade to the truck,it'll be back halfing and caging. I've already got a pair of 18.5/31/15 hoosier quick time pros and 15x15 convo pros. This weekend I pick up a 9 inch housing. I'm still up in the air over 4 link vs ladder bar, though I'm leaning to ladders. I downloaded a work sheet from ca chassis works and filled it out. I thought that I'd put it up for checking and out for sugjestions. Attached Images

08-16-2010, 05:47 PM	#2
BigDan3131 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 1,913	Re: Doing the math A true 4-link will give you so many more option for tuning with the ability to tune for weather, elevation and so on. If this were to be driven mostly on the street, a double adjustable ladder bar system will work just fine. In either case stay away from the street rodder 4-bar system. It has no adjustment and isn't really meant for high HP rides.

08-16-2010, 07:19 PM	#3
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Re: Doing the math I bought the pro-street 4 link. Why settle for a ladder bar? Attached Images __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

08-16-2010, 07:36 PM	#4
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: Doing the math An adjustable 4 link is the way to go. If your going to have everything torn apart and have to fab up stuff anyhow. Theres really no reason to downgrade to a ladder bar setup. The adjustability of a 4 link alone is well worth it. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

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