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karlbenz · 01-20-2020, 09:45 PM

Any reason not to put a 4 link rear suspension on the outside of the frame on a square body k10?

**mongocanfly** · 01-21-2020, 10:46 AM

Nope...as long as you've got clearance..no problem

Ziegelsteinfaust · 01-21-2020, 11:25 AM

Outside parallel 4 links provides the most stability, and inside the frame more articulation.

The longer the arms the more articulation with out a big loss of stability.

Triangulated allow more articulation due to lack of pan-hard bar, but packaging is harder.

karlbenz · 01-21-2020, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ziegelsteinfaust

Outside parallel 4 links provides the most stability, and inside the frame more articulation.

The longer the arms the more articulation with out a big loss of stability.

Triangulated allow more articulation due to lack of pan-hard bar, but packaging is harder.

no rock climbing or anything like that. It's my dog hunting truck. looking more for better ride on dirt roads. plenty of mud but no crazy stuff

Ziegelsteinfaust · 01-22-2020, 11:18 AM

It was just to get you to think about what you are buying. Dreams, and reality can live together if you want it to.

You can also just get new leafs with alot more leafs, and have a very nice set up too. That can still articulate very well with long shackles, and be bullet proof. It will not compete with a proper link set up, but it is a 10th the cost.

01-20-2020, 09:45 PM	#1
karlbenz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: kannapolis, nc Posts: 528	4 link question Any reason not to put a 4 link rear suspension on the outside of the frame on a square body k10? __________________ 2000 c3500 utility bed 7.4l 5sp manual old body style. Cab and chassis 1964 GMC K10 383cu in/sm465/twin stick np205 1965 Chevy C60

01-21-2020, 10:46 AM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,674	Re: 4 link question Nope...as long as you've got clearance..no problem __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

01-21-2020, 11:25 AM	#3
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,635	Re: 4 link question Outside parallel 4 links provides the most stability, and inside the frame more articulation. The longer the arms the more articulation with out a big loss of stability. Triangulated allow more articulation due to lack of pan-hard bar, but packaging is harder.

01-22-2020, 11:18 AM	#5
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,635	Re: 4 link question It was just to get you to think about what you are buying. Dreams, and reality can live together if you want it to. You can also just get new leafs with alot more leafs, and have a very nice set up too. That can still articulate very well with long shackles, and be bullet proof. It will not compete with a proper link set up, but it is a 10th the cost.



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