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PLANETGETLOW · 09-01-2010, 12:04 PM

I need some ideas folks.....

PLANETGETLOW · 09-01-2010, 08:38 PM

Anybody?

mac72 · 09-01-2010, 10:13 PM

Man I was bent on fabbing my own setup & by the time I added it all up I was close enough to SD's price so I just ordered their kit,it saved me alot of time & effort

Ronm909 · 09-02-2010, 12:43 AM

here is mine.. I'm not gonna lie, I have stolen ideas from vaious other members

**67cheby** · 09-02-2010, 12:03 PM

mine , a little Porterbuilt, a little Suicide doors, a little Mayhew race cars , a little KP components all rolled into one

68laydout · 09-03-2010, 01:26 PM

PLANETGETLOW · 09-05-2010, 03:04 PM

Thanks guys.

My question for those with the 3-link and trailing arms: Did you install trailing arms just for the bags (mounts)? If not why would you run both?

PLANETGETLOW · 09-08-2010, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by PLANETGETLOW

Thanks guys.

My question for those with the 3-link and trailing arms: Did you install trailing arms just for the bags (mounts)? If not why would you run both?

Bump

mac72 · 09-08-2010, 07:20 PM

planet, I'm not sure I understand your question,but I'll take a shot at it.
The susp. systems that are posted all require lower bars to keep the axle from twisting because all the mounts at the axle 3 or 4 link/ upper or lower, pivot.This keeps the pinion angle pretty consistent thru the suspension cycle,unlike the factory trailing arms wich are fixed to the axle.The only real diff. between 4 & 3 links is the upper wishbone allows you to eliminate the track bar & still keep the axle centered side to side.The bags are mounted on the lower arms mainly for convenience.Hope this helps , Mac

FnLow69 · 09-09-2010, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by PLANETGETLOW

Thanks guys.

My question for those with the 3-link and trailing arms: Did you install trailing arms just for the bags (mounts)? If not why would you run both?

Most people mount the bags on the lower bars for the canti-lever effect, meaning more lift out of the bag.

PLANETGETLOW · 09-11-2010, 02:52 PM

Thanks fellas.

PLANETGETLOW · 09-15-2010, 12:12 PM

Is there any reason to keep the leaf-spring setup if running bags?

**N2TRUX** · 09-15-2010, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by PLANETGETLOW

Is there any reason to keep the leaf-spring setup if running bags?

Sure there is. If your not planning on going really low and you don't want to cut the bed, a "Air over Leaf" system will do the job just fine.

PLANETGETLOW · 09-16-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Sure there is. If your not planning on going really low and you don't want to cut the bed, a "Air over Leaf" system will do the job just fine.

Gotcha. We plan on layin frame or close to it and the bed is already cut so these would have to go.

09-01-2010, 12:04 PM	#1
PLANETGETLOW Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 161	Post Your 4-Link or 3-Link Setups!! I need some ideas folks.....

09-01-2010, 08:38 PM	#2
PLANETGETLOW Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 161	Re: Post Your 4-Link or 3-Link Setups!! Anybody?

09-01-2010, 10:13 PM	#3
mac72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: port charlotte,florida Posts: 384	Re: Post Your 4-Link or 3-Link Setups!! Man I was bent on fabbing my own setup & by the time I added it all up I was close enough to SD's price so I just ordered their kit,it saved me alot of time & effort

09-02-2010, 12:43 AM	#4
Ronm909 67GMC Slammed Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, Ca Posts: 255	Re: Post Your 4-Link or 3-Link Setups!! here is mine.. I'm not gonna lie, I have stolen ideas from vaious other members Attached Images __________________ my dropmembered 67 GMC build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383215

09-02-2010, 12:03 PM	#5
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Post Your 4-Link or 3-Link Setups!! mine , a little Porterbuilt, a little Suicide doors, a little Mayhew race cars , a little KP components all rolled into one Attached Images __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

09-03-2010, 01:26 PM	#6
68laydout Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Frisco Tx Posts: 311	Re: Post Your 4-Link or 3-Link Setups!!

09-05-2010, 03:04 PM	#7
PLANETGETLOW Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 161	Re: Post Your 4-Link or 3-Link Setups!! Thanks guys. My question for those with the 3-link and trailing arms: Did you install trailing arms just for the bags (mounts)? If not why would you run both?

09-08-2010, 07:20 PM	#9
mac72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: port charlotte,florida Posts: 384	Re: Post Your 4-Link or 3-Link Setups!! planet, I'm not sure I understand your question,but I'll take a shot at it. The susp. systems that are posted all require lower bars to keep the axle from twisting because all the mounts at the axle 3 or 4 link/ upper or lower, pivot.This keeps the pinion angle pretty consistent thru the suspension cycle,unlike the factory trailing arms wich are fixed to the axle.The only real diff. between 4 & 3 links is the upper wishbone allows you to eliminate the track bar & still keep the axle centered side to side.The bags are mounted on the lower arms mainly for convenience.Hope this helps , Mac

09-11-2010, 02:52 PM	#11
PLANETGETLOW Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 161	Re: Post Your 4-Link or 3-Link Setups!! Thanks fellas.

09-15-2010, 12:12 PM	#12
PLANETGETLOW Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 161	Re: Post Your 4-Link or 3-Link Setups!! Is there any reason to keep the leaf-spring setup if running bags?



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