06-27-2010, 11:33 PM | #1 |
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custom 4link question
what are the benefits of having a 4link with the parallel bars on the outside of the frame rails vs having them on the inside of the frame? less wheel hop? axle wrap?
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06-27-2010, 11:53 PM | #2 |
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Re: custom 4link question
The farther apart the axle control is, the better the stability. This includes locating bars/links, springs, & shocks.
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06-28-2010, 12:02 AM | #3 |
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Re: custom 4link question
ok, so stability. but for a low weekend cruiser how will less stability effect me negatively? more body roll? will i have to keep more air in the bags to stay more stable therefore sacrificing ride quality?
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06-29-2010, 12:13 AM | #4 |
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Re: custom 4link question
anyone else wanna chime in?
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07-01-2010, 09:13 AM | #5 |
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Re: custom 4link question
Mainly the only difference for you will be that you can run a wider wheel and tire by running the 4 link on the inside of your frame instead of the outside there will be no difference in ride quality
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07-01-2010, 12:25 PM | #6 |
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Re: custom 4link question
I have a triangulated 4 link that is all inside the frame rails for this exact reason. When we set it up, I knew I wanted to run 22s in the rear, and something wide. Eventually I will have the rear narrowed within an inch of its life, and run something billet with a custom offset, so i get a huge lip in the rear.
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07-03-2010, 05:22 PM | #7 |
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Re: custom 4link question
oh great points. i didnt think of that. but ill be running somethin slim and simple for wheels.the reason i was thinking of running the bars on the inside was to be able to mount my tanks on the outside of the frame and a fuel cell behind the rear end therefore giving me space for a sub behind the seat.
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07-03-2010, 06:19 PM | #8 |
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Re: custom 4link question
I remember one time I seen a bagged silverado at the store and he had his link bars mounted outside the frame and I can see his bag in the wheel well. easy to cut for someone that wants to hate on ur ride. that would make me feel really uneasy. I know its nothing to do with ride quality..but its something I would think about
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