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bagged87chevy · 12-22-2003, 05:33 PM

Does anyone have any say on ifcustoms two link set ups for the 73-87? I was thinking about purchasing one to replace my current two likn setup because it looks a lot stronger. Or does anybody know any companies that sell a cantilever 4 link set up for these trucks? Axle mount bag setups are just not enough height for me.

Izzy · 12-22-2003, 08:33 PM

IMO IF Customs is the worst place you can get anything bag related.

You can get an Ekstensive 2 link if it'll be easier for you but I'd just stick with a parallel weld on 4 link and some F9000 or equivalent sleeve bags.

Chevy_68 · 12-22-2003, 10:58 PM

IF Customs 2 link will work fine a friend of mine is running that on his 80 right now installed with no problems. and five eight why do you always rag on IF they built and drag some of the badest trucks, i give them props.

bigbluthng · 12-22-2003, 11:06 PM

one of my buddys had his silverado with caddy front end done by them a little while back. the truck rides awesome and their product looks top notch. if you look on their website it's frank's red siverado. having seen their product in person i can tell you it looks a lot better than a lot of other companys' foreign made stuff.

BaggedC10 · 12-22-2003, 11:41 PM

People (Me included) bash IF Customs because of their work. Just because a truck rides well and goes up/down, doesn't mean anything! www.IFCustom.com says it all.

smashingchuck · 12-23-2003, 12:27 AM

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Originally posted by bagged87chevy
Does anyone have any say on ifcustoms two link set ups for the 73-87? I was thinking about purchasing one to replace my current two likn setup because it looks a lot stronger. Or does anybody know any companies that sell a cantilever 4 link set up for these trucks? Axle mount bag setups are just not enough height for me.

swap a two link for an IF 2 link? WHY? I see no upgrade.

Get a parrallel 4 link. If you want a canilever it would be possiable to adapt one to it. I know of one truck that used the KP kit for an 88-98 and made it work, don't know the particulars though.

Izzy · 12-23-2003, 02:10 PM

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Originally posted by BaggedC10
People (Me included) bash IF Customs because of their work. Just because a truck rides well and goes up/down, doesn't mean anything! www.IFCustom.com says it all.

I agree, look at their booger welds and that says enough.

Just because you can hack a truck up to get it low doesn’t make it right or safe.

shimp · 12-23-2003, 11:38 PM

I never heard of them till I came to this forum. Looks like they work on some nice projects and have plenty of business.

If they are doing well they can hire a better welder. Some people just can't weld. Though their ideas may be better than others. So keep the guy with good ideas and just hire a better welder right?

ShamrockCustoms · 12-25-2003, 06:24 PM

Hello,

I would recommend either a ladder-bar setup or 4 link setup (not cantilever) with panhard bar. I do not recommend 2 links due to lack of pivot points. That's my opinion anyway.....

Merry Christmas!

smashingchuck · 12-25-2003, 06:50 PM

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Originally posted by ShamrockCustoms
Hello,

I would recommend either a ladder-bar setup or 4 link setup (not cantilever) with panhard bar. I do not recommend 2 links due to lack of pivot points. That's my opinion anyway.....

Merry Christmas!

opinion? It's a fact. Two link just don't allow axle articulation or maintain proper pinion angle throughout its range of motion.

shimp · 12-26-2003, 12:03 AM

Tell me about it, I've got a cantilevered 2 link and I get bad driveline vibration at some positions (although my driveshaft is messed up too) and if I go around a corner really fast one of the back tires will come off the pavement and come back down and screech like an airplane wheel on the runway.

Gonna build an entirely new 4-link. I know other people however, that have 2-links with 0 problems.
I just don't like mine.

bagged87chevy · 12-26-2003, 05:22 PM

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Originally posted by shimp
Tell me about it, I've got a cantilevered 2 link and I get bad driveline vibration at some positions (although my driveshaft is messed up too) and if I go around a corner really fast one of the back tires will come off the pavement and come back down and screech like an airplane wheel on the runway.

Gonna build an entirely new 4-link. I know other people however, that have 2-links with 0 problems.
I just don't like mine.

Tell me about it man! Thats what I am getting from my setup. I think I am going to scrap my 2 link and go with a 4 link. I only have about 30 bucks in my 2 likn anyways because
i built it my self and just used chackle ends for the joints. It doesn't squeek though.

bagged87chevy · 12-26-2003, 05:24 PM

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Originally posted by bagged87chevy

Tell me about it man! Thats what I am getting from my setup. I think I am going to scrap my 2 link and go with a 4 link. I only have about 30 bucks in my 2 likn anyways because
i built it my self and just used chackle ends for the joints. It doesn't squeek though.

Man I can't type! And yeah I know shackle is spelled with an s.

12-22-2003, 05:33 PM	#1
bagged87chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tulsa,Oklahoma Posts: 29	2 link or 4 link? Does anyone have any say on ifcustoms two link set ups for the 73-87? I was thinking about purchasing one to replace my current two likn setup because it looks a lot stronger. Or does anybody know any companies that sell a cantilever 4 link set up for these trucks? Axle mount bag setups are just not enough height for me. __________________ I want my truck done!

12-22-2003, 11:06 PM	#4
bigbluthng Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: canyon country, ca, USA Posts: 336	one of my buddys had his silverado with caddy front end done by them a little while back. the truck rides awesome and their product looks top notch. if you look on their website it's frank's red siverado. having seen their product in person i can tell you it looks a lot better than a lot of other companys' foreign made stuff. __________________ Last edited by bigbluthng; 12-22-2003 at 11:08 PM.

12-22-2003, 11:41 PM	#5
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	People (Me included) bash IF Customs because of their work. Just because a truck rides well and goes up/down, doesn't mean anything! www.IFCustom.com says it all. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

12-23-2003, 11:38 PM	#8
shimp Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Waller, TX Posts: 57	I never heard of them till I came to this forum. Looks like they work on some nice projects and have plenty of business. If they are doing well they can hire a better welder. Some people just can't weld. Though their ideas may be better than others. So keep the guy with good ideas and just hire a better welder right? __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 RCSB 4.8v8 5 speed 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 RCSB 4.8v8 auto (wifes truck) 1986 Chevy Caprice 5.0 auto (like driving a couch down the road) 1982 Chevy C30 Crew Cab 2wd LWB - Beater Truck (I have more!) Too many to list!

12-25-2003, 06:24 PM	#9
ShamrockCustoms Project56 on hold Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Burleson, TX Posts: 489	Hello, I would recommend either a ladder-bar setup or 4 link setup (not cantilever) with panhard bar. I do not recommend 2 links due to lack of pivot points. That's my opinion anyway..... Merry Christmas! __________________ Shamrock Customs Forever-in-the-Future Custom Shop 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS daily driver 1956 Chevy Stepside rodstoration on winter hold Last edited by ShamrockCustoms; 12-25-2003 at 06:30 PM.

12-22-2003, 08:33 PM	#2
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	IMO IF Customs is the worst place you can get anything bag related. You can get an Ekstensive 2 link if it'll be easier for you but I'd just stick with a parallel weld on 4 link and some F9000 or equivalent sleeve bags.

12-22-2003, 10:58 PM	#3
Chevy_68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: PHX Az Posts: 155	IF Customs 2 link will work fine a friend of mine is running that on his 80 right now installed with no problems. and five eight why do you always rag on IF they built and drag some of the badest trucks, i give them props.

12-26-2003, 12:03 AM	#11
shimp Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Waller, TX Posts: 57	Tell me about it, I've got a cantilevered 2 link and I get bad driveline vibration at some positions (although my driveshaft is messed up too) and if I go around a corner really fast one of the back tires will come off the pavement and come back down and screech like an airplane wheel on the runway. Gonna build an entirely new 4-link. I know other people however, that have 2-links with 0 problems. I just don't like mine. __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 RCSB 4.8v8 5 speed 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 RCSB 4.8v8 auto (wifes truck) 1986 Chevy Caprice 5.0 auto (like driving a couch down the road) 1982 Chevy C30 Crew Cab 2wd LWB - Beater Truck (I have more!) Too many to list!



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