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wannagettachevy · 06-27-2010, 11:33 PM

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?
thanks

SCOTI · 06-27-2010, 11:53 PM

The farther apart the axle control is, the better the stability. This includes locating bars/links, springs, & shocks.

wannagettachevy · 06-28-2010, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

The farther apart the axle control is, the better the stability. This includes locating bars/links, springs, & shocks.

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?

wannagettachevy · 06-29-2010, 12:13 AM

anyone else wanna chime in?

Innovation By Design · 07-01-2010, 09:13 AM

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

colin_havens · 07-01-2010, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Innovation By Design

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

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.

wannagettachevy · 07-03-2010, 05:22 PM

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.

thanks for the insight!

**kev2809** · 07-03-2010, 06:19 PM

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

06-27-2010, 11:33 PM	#1
wannagettachevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Vista, Ca Posts: 72	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? thanks

06-27-2010, 11:53 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,938	Re: custom 4link question The farther apart the axle control is, the better the stability. This includes locating bars/links, springs, & shocks. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

06-29-2010, 12:13 AM	#4
wannagettachevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Vista, Ca Posts: 72	Re: custom 4link question anyone else wanna chime in?

07-01-2010, 09:13 AM	#5
Innovation By Design Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mustang Oklahoma Posts: 29	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

07-03-2010, 05:22 PM	#7
wannagettachevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Vista, Ca Posts: 72	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. thanks for the insight!

07-03-2010, 06:19 PM	#8
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,145	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 __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]



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