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Super73 · 01-16-2012, 11:42 PM

A buddy of mine is looking to do a bag set up on a 64. He is not interested in notching the frame, but would like to keep the rear centered in the truck. Being the nature of a panhard bar moving the rear off center when ride height changes, I suggested a Watts link. Looking for pics.

If you have a 4-link or other with Watts link, I'd be happy to show him that as well, but preffer a truck arm set up with Watts link.

Thanks in advance!!

Shaun

andrewmp6 · 01-17-2012, 01:36 AM

If its got a 12 bolt http://www.kplinks.com/product.php?p...&cat=98&page=1 A watts link can be used on anything from leaf springs to a link set up it just keeps the rear end centered.My friend has one on his 90 camaro it did help it handle better to me i drove it before and after.

tubbedII · 01-17-2012, 12:12 PM

Hotrodhomi is running one on his blazer with ta's. I believe it's kp comonent's as well.

noonzor · 01-17-2012, 01:11 PM

nuke1 is running a custom watts in havoc.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=316300&page=3

Portmod7 · 01-18-2012, 01:25 PM

Sorry for the poor picture quality, cell phones you know... This is what I'll be running, got it from http://tsmmfg.com/Watts_Linkage.htm

And yes, I did gusset the housing mounts, but I did that with the housing out of the truck. It's off at powdercoat now, I didn't ever put the housing back in for pictures before I sent it off.

Mechanic77 · 01-19-2012, 10:58 PM

I built my own setup for my truck......halfway decent pics of it starting with post #17

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441627

SCOTI · 01-19-2012, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Portmod7

Sorry for the poor picture quality, cell phones you know... This is what I'll be running, got it from http://tsmmfg.com/Watts_Linkage.htm

And yes, I did gusset the housing mounts, but I did that with the housing out of the truck. It's off at powdercoat now, I didn't ever put the housing back in for pictures before I sent it off.

That's packaged nicely! I haven't been to the TSM site in a while & don't recall ever seeing those.

Portmod7 · 01-20-2012, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

That's packaged nicely! I haven't been to the TSM site in a while & don't recall ever seeing those.

Thank you! I hope it works well, can't wait to find out!

01-17-2012, 01:36 AM	#2
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Anyone running a Watts link with trailing arm If its got a 12 bolt http://www.kplinks.com/product.php?p...&cat=98&page=1 A watts link can be used on anything from leaf springs to a link set up it just keeps the rear end centered.My friend has one on his 90 camaro it did help it handle better to me i drove it before and after.

01-17-2012, 12:12 PM	#3
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: Anyone running a Watts link with trailing arm Hotrodhomi is running one on his blazer with ta's. I believe it's kp comonent's as well. __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

01-17-2012, 01:11 PM	#4
noonzor Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 818	Re: Anyone running a Watts link with trailing arm nuke1 is running a custom watts in havoc. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=316300&page=3 __________________ 69 c10 Shortbox Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=360622

01-18-2012, 01:25 PM	#5
Portmod7 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Aztec, NM Posts: 388	Re: Anyone running a Watts link with trailing arm Sorry for the poor picture quality, cell phones you know... This is what I'll be running, got it from http://tsmmfg.com/Watts_Linkage.htm And yes, I did gusset the housing mounts, but I did that with the housing out of the truck. It's off at powdercoat now, I didn't ever put the housing back in for pictures before I sent it off. Attached Images

01-19-2012, 10:58 PM	#6
Mechanic77 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Burrton, KS Posts: 215	Re: Anyone running a Watts link with trailing arm I built my own setup for my truck......halfway decent pics of it starting with post #17 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441627 __________________ Pro Touring 1964 C10-Under Construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441627 Project '65 Short Step Daily Driver http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661948

01-16-2012, 11:42 PM	#1
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Anyone running a Watts link with trailing arm A buddy of mine is looking to do a bag set up on a 64. He is not interested in notching the frame, but would like to keep the rear centered in the truck. Being the nature of a panhard bar moving the rear off center when ride height changes, I suggested a Watts link. Looking for pics. If you have a 4-link or other with Watts link, I'd be happy to show him that as well, but preffer a truck arm set up with Watts link. Thanks in advance!! Shaun __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49



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