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08-22-2010, 03:28 PM
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4 link vs. trailing arms pros cons
I picked up rear dif out of a cop car with disc brakes and I'm thinking of doing a 4 link. Is there any reason why I shouldn't if I intend on getting it as low as I can with a factory front x member? It's in a 65 c10
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08-24-2010, 12:08 PM
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Re: 4 link vs. trailing arms pros cons
anybody got any ideas???
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08-24-2010, 12:24 PM
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Re: 4 link vs. trailing arms pros cons
some obvious differences are:
4 link keeps pinion at same level at all ride heights 4 link MAY NOT require a track bar if it's triangulated 4 link you can adjust your pinion angle with easy adjustments for good launch 4 link can be set up to allow more or less forward bite and more or less body roll if cornering is a concern trailing arms keeps pinion angle fairly the same on the swing up and down trailing arms require one crossmember that can tuck the trailing arms into the frame both would give better traction than leaf springs of course.
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08-24-2010, 03:55 PM
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Re: 4 link vs. trailing arms pros cons
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08-24-2010, 05:29 PM
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Re: 4 link vs. trailing arms pros cons
I believe it's about 3:23 but I'm not certian. My intention is to make this truck a daily driver that handles good. I probaly won't be at the drags on saturday night but it will be an air ride suspension. Thanks for the help.
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08-24-2010, 05:31 PM
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Re: 4 link vs. trailing arms pros cons
any good right ups on how to install one. The one I have is a triangulated.
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08-26-2010, 01:28 AM
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Re: 4 link vs. trailing arms pros cons
i used a 96 caprice with disc brakes. c notch trailing arms . and adjustable pan hard. mine was triangulated also but i cut all that off.
Last edited by chopper john; 08-26-2010 at 01:29 AM. |
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