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GR82BME · 06-30-2009, 12:56 PM

Does anyone have some pictures of a triangulated 4-link set-up? or a link to a build? Thanks

jgh64pkup · 06-30-2009, 02:19 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341010

**Captainfab** · 07-01-2009, 12:49 AM

I've got some pics on the shop computer of a Morrison triangulated 4 bar I've installed on a '67. I'll try and remember to post them when I'm at the shop tomorrow.

Frizzle Fry · 07-01-2009, 01:05 AM

Not a truck, but a tri4 nonetheless. I have some pics here ...and here

**Captainfab** · 07-01-2009, 01:51 PM

Here are some pics on the '67 I'm working on that I put the Morrison triangulated 4 bar under.

daverod · 07-01-2009, 02:13 PM

Now all you have to do is build it. Then take lots of pictures and tell me everywhere you had problems. That way it will make building mine easier.

ruffrida2005 · 07-01-2009, 03:05 PM

The problem with building a 4 link is if you dont get your top bars to atleast 35-40* you will have problems with the axle staying in place. That's why a 3 link or Watts link is more common on our trucks. It can be done, but depending on what year truck you have the bed mounts are diffrent and that plays roll into how it's going to be put together. If your going full custom then have way. Good luck and post pics!

GR82BME · 07-02-2009, 09:48 AM

Thanks for the Pic's guys. Cap your's looks great. I haven't decided which way i plan on going yet.

ruffrida2005 · 07-02-2009, 12:36 PM

hey cap what does that set up use? airshocks? or shockwaves?

jgh64pkup · 07-02-2009, 01:22 PM

they look like a coilover without the coil to me

ruffrida2005 · 07-02-2009, 01:51 PM

I guess you could use the shock wave, I dont know from the pic but it looks like the frame is close to the shock on there now.

hAetWagon · 07-02-2009, 02:46 PM

Coooool. This is all new to me so terminology is going to be off, forgive me.

The center tracking bars to keep the axle centered... what angle do they generally have to be at, or oes it even matter?

Do you basically have to determine how much travel you need and dimension from there to determine your dimensions to keep the axle from wandering?

kdrodworks316 · 07-02-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

I guess you could use the shock wave, I dont know from the pic but it looks like the frame is close to the shock on there now.

The frame is notched around the shock. This frame is a work of art and the good captain is welding artist! I have been to his shop many times and his fab work is top notch!

ruffrida2005 · 07-02-2009, 08:26 PM

heatwagon, the center arms that keeps the axle from moving has to be more the 35* inorder for the axle not to move. Most shops will keep it around 40*. It's harder on our frames with a bagged set up to run a 4 link. It can be done. Just look around in the suspension area.

tds · 07-06-2009, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

heatwagon, the center arms that keeps the axle from moving has to be more the 35* inorder for the axle not to move. Most shops will keep it around 40*. It's harder on our frames with a bagged set up to run a 4 link. It can be done. Just look around in the suspension area.

well said. it's alittle harder to get a 4 full link triangulated set. another option is a wishbone like mine.

ruffrida2005 · 07-06-2009, 04:45 PM

TDS do you have a link for your build I like the way yours is set up.

tds · 07-07-2009, 04:00 PM

i do have a build thread going on another site but it is quite boring. just the general stuff. i dropped my truck off to get bagged at a local builder and it worked out great. here's the link of the pictures he posted (i dunno if the mods will delete it)what exactly did you wanna know?

http://crazytalkcustoms.com/project-86c102.htm

06-30-2009, 12:56 PM	#1
GR82BME Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Billings MT Posts: 38	Triangulated 4-link Does anyone have some pictures of a triangulated 4-link set-up? or a link to a build? Thanks

06-30-2009, 02:19 PM	#2
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: Triangulated 4-link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341010 __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

07-01-2009, 12:49 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Triangulated 4-link I've got some pics on the shop computer of a Morrison triangulated 4 bar I've installed on a '67. I'll try and remember to post them when I'm at the shop tomorrow. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

07-01-2009, 01:05 AM	#4
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Triangulated 4-link Not a truck, but a tri4 nonetheless. I have some pics here ...and here

07-01-2009, 01:51 PM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Triangulated 4-link Here are some pics on the '67 I'm working on that I put the Morrison triangulated 4 bar under. Attached Images __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

07-01-2009, 02:13 PM	#6
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Triangulated 4-link Now all you have to do is build it. Then take lots of pictures and tell me everywhere you had problems. That way it will make building mine easier.

07-01-2009, 03:05 PM	#7
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: Triangulated 4-link The problem with building a 4 link is if you dont get your top bars to atleast 35-40* you will have problems with the axle staying in place. That's why a 3 link or Watts link is more common on our trucks. It can be done, but depending on what year truck you have the bed mounts are diffrent and that plays roll into how it's going to be put together. If your going full custom then have way. Good luck and post pics! __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

07-02-2009, 09:48 AM	#8
GR82BME Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Billings MT Posts: 38	Re: Triangulated 4-link Thanks for the Pic's guys. Cap your's looks great. I haven't decided which way i plan on going yet.

07-02-2009, 12:36 PM	#9
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: Triangulated 4-link hey cap what does that set up use? airshocks? or shockwaves? __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

07-02-2009, 01:22 PM	#10
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: Triangulated 4-link they look like a coilover without the coil to me __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

07-02-2009, 01:51 PM	#11
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: Triangulated 4-link I guess you could use the shock wave, I dont know from the pic but it looks like the frame is close to the shock on there now. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

07-02-2009, 02:46 PM	#12
hAetWagon Schlongbed MEMBER (heh)#15 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento Posts: 232	Re: Triangulated 4-link Coooool. This is all new to me so terminology is going to be off, forgive me. The center tracking bars to keep the axle centered... what angle do they generally have to be at, or oes it even matter? Do you basically have to determine how much travel you need and dimension from there to determine your dimensions to keep the axle from wandering? __________________ 82 Chevy Blazer 4wd.RIP 1965 Chevy C10,350V8 Get it reliable,then puttin' it in the weeds.. "Old truck, all new headaches."

07-02-2009, 08:26 PM	#14
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: Triangulated 4-link heatwagon, the center arms that keeps the axle from moving has to be more the 35* inorder for the axle not to move. Most shops will keep it around 40*. It's harder on our frames with a bagged set up to run a 4 link. It can be done. Just look around in the suspension area. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

07-06-2009, 04:45 PM	#16
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: Triangulated 4-link TDS do you have a link for your build I like the way yours is set up. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

07-07-2009, 04:00 PM	#17
tds Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: minnesota Posts: 191	Re: Triangulated 4-link i do have a build thread going on another site but it is quite boring. just the general stuff. i dropped my truck off to get bagged at a local builder and it worked out great. here's the link of the pictures he posted (i dunno if the mods will delete it)what exactly did you wanna know? http://crazytalkcustoms.com/project-86c102.htm __________________ 1981 - C-10 SCSB Planning on putting this thing on it's rocker!



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