triangulated ride tech 4 link? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jon_volk · 08-30-2003, 08:09 PM

anyone have their triangulated 4link setup? if so got any pics?

low 84 · 08-30-2003, 08:35 PM

i don't think tri 4's are good for these trucks b/c of how close the frame rails are together. parralle would probly be a better way to go.

BaggedC10 · 08-30-2003, 11:22 PM

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Originally posted by low 84
i don't think tri 4's are good for these trucks b/c of how close the frame rails are together. parralle would probly be a better way to go.

Yep! Roughly 33" from outside-to-outside. A parallel 4-link is visually easier to install but does require a panhard bar. That's not a big deal though.

phantom dually · 08-31-2003, 02:17 AM

I have started on a rear tri 4 link. It is in the suspension section under Bolting up 4 link. There are a few pics there. Though it is not from the mentioned company.

**N2TRUX** · 08-31-2003, 09:14 AM

I wouldn't suggest it at all. From what I know, Air Ride doesn't either "anymore". They did offer the kit for 73-87 trucks at one time. I have one on my 82 Blazer, and my buddy n2billet put one one his 84 SWB.

It just doesn't work well because the top bars aren't long enough, and it doesn't control side to side movement like it should.

Yoo will be much happier with their parallel 4 link system....

**N2TRUX** · 08-31-2003, 09:15 AM

Here it is an n2billet's truck...

**N2TRUX** · 08-31-2003, 09:17 AM

One more...

jon_volk · 08-31-2003, 10:12 AM

thanks for the info, ill definately have to go with the parallel setupd then.

Izzy · 08-31-2003, 11:16 AM

I had the parallel art link on the 83 and it was cake to install.

phantom dually · 09-02-2003, 08:29 PM

Couldnt he take and put a panhard bar on that and regain control of the rearend?? From looking at my tri 4 link do you think I will have the same problems
?? My top bars come on from the top at the mounting point for the side leaf spring brackets. Also mine appear to be longer. Why would longer be better. One would assume the shorter it is the less sway it would get??

**N2TRUX** · 09-02-2003, 09:43 PM

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Originally posted by phantom dually
Couldnt he take and put a panhard bar on that and regain control of the rearend?? From looking at my tri 4 link do you think I will have the same problems
?? My top bars come on from the top at the mounting point for the side leaf spring brackets. Also mine appear to be longer. Why would longer be better. One would assume the shorter it is the less sway it would get??

Phantom, the tri-4 link was designed to keep it simple and eliminate the panhard bar. It is a great theory, but just doesn't work in application.

Your bars should work better, for traction perpposes, because they are longer. Since they are mounted at more of an angle, they "might" prevent lateral play too.

After playing with a couple of the triangulated 4 links we have come to the conclusion (and so has Air Ride) that a traditional 4 link with a panhard bar is the best route to take. It just creates more headache when it come to exhaust...

phantom dually · 09-02-2003, 09:59 PM

Why didnt someone bring this up before??? This is just my luck. If I do have problems I guess I will add a panhard bar!! My exhaust will exit in front of the tire so thats not a issue. I see that my top bars come in at a reverse angle compared to your friends there. Mine seems to be real sturdy but I guess that is yet to be tested. What are your plans for the Blazer knowing this. How about you buddy??

**N2TRUX** · 09-02-2003, 10:32 PM

N2Billet plans to re-do his top bars, and go with a panhard bar, and traditional top bars.

The Blazer is a whole 'nuther story. Keith (n2billet) and I had a lot of conversation about it this past weekend. We need to take lots of measurements to determine what our next step is.

I sold the 18/20's that I had on it. I am going for a bit bigger tire and wheel now, so we have to determine how much we have to change the suspension to get where we want to be.

For some reason my Blazer rearend didn't seem to walk around as much as his trucks did. Here it is...

**N2TRUX** · 09-02-2003, 10:32 PM

Another view...

**Captkaos** · 09-03-2003, 02:28 PM

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Originally posted by N2TRUX
For some reason my Blazer rearend didn't seem to walk around as much as his trucks did. Here it is...

Could it be that it has never been driven?

**swervin ervin** · 09-03-2003, 05:08 PM

Do I hear the kettle calling the pot black??

**N2TRUX** · 09-03-2003, 07:32 PM

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Originally posted by Captkaos
....Could it be that it has never been driven?

:p ..........

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PHOENIX · 09-04-2003, 12:57 PM

"

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I dont even want to know why your ass is that red

And why are you posting smilies from fordpower.net?

**Captkaos** · 09-04-2003, 01:56 PM

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Originally posted by swervin ervin
Do I hear the kettle calling the pot black??

Maybe

**N2TRUX** · 09-04-2003, 04:50 PM

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Originally posted by PHOENIX
...I dont even want to know why your ass is that red
And why are you posting smilies from fordpower.net?

It's red becuase I am blushing, and the smilies are from Ford power because they have cool smilies, and we don't.

Actually I have a buddy that has on 02 Mach 1 Mustang that hangs out there....

**Captkaos** · 09-04-2003, 06:15 PM

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Originally posted by N2TRUX
It's red becuase I am blushing, and the smilies are from Ford power because they have cool smilies, and we don't.

Actually I have a buddy that has on 02 Mach 1 Mustang that hangs out there....

LIAR! Tell them about the FORD truck you own....

Tom · 09-04-2003, 07:17 PM

And your one to talk from what I've heard mike....

You guys think hes bad, wait till my super cool smiles from a honda web site start getting posted

phantom dually · 09-04-2003, 08:54 PM

Nice looking atleast!! What is the best way to set this up as far as the pinion and all?? What angle did you use??

**N2TRUX** · 09-04-2003, 10:43 PM

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Originally posted by Captkaos
LIAR! Tell them about the FORD truck you own....

Ouch! Such harsh words. Yes, I do own a Ford, but that shouldn't surprise anyone since it's in my sig. Out of courtesy, I only post my sig once per thread, to keep things clean.

That really is the reason I go to that sight though. The Ford sight I frequent (and serve as a moderator) is specific to my truck. It is www.nhtoc.com. Heres a pic of my truck....

**N2TRUX** · 09-04-2003, 10:58 PM

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Originally posted by phantom dually
Nice looking atleast!! What is the best way to set this up as far as the pinion and all?? What angle did you use??

Phantom, I did not set it up. My friend Keith (N2billet) did it at his shop. that's his truck in the pics above my Blazer. This was done a couple of years ago, and I don't remember the details.

It will look much better when we get everything painted and powder coated....

08-30-2003, 08:09 PM	#1
jon_volk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 242	triangulated ride tech 4 link? anyone have their triangulated 4link setup? if so got any pics?

08-30-2003, 08:35 PM	#2
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	i don't think tri 4's are good for these trucks b/c of how close the frame rails are together. parralle would probly be a better way to go. __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

08-31-2003, 02:17 AM	#4
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	I have started on a rear tri 4 link. It is in the suspension section under Bolting up 4 link. There are a few pics there. Though it is not from the mentioned company. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

08-31-2003, 09:14 AM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	I wouldn't suggest it at all. From what I know, Air Ride doesn't either "anymore". They did offer the kit for 73-87 trucks at one time. I have one on my 82 Blazer, and my buddy n2billet put one one his 84 SWB. It just doesn't work well because the top bars aren't long enough, and it doesn't control side to side movement like it should. Yoo will be much happier with their parallel 4 link system.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-31-2003, 09:15 AM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Here it is an n2billet's truck... Attached Images

08-31-2003, 09:17 AM	#7
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08-31-2003, 10:12 AM	#8
jon_volk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 242	thanks for the info, ill definately have to go with the parallel setupd then.

08-31-2003, 11:16 AM	#9
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	I had the parallel art link on the 83 and it was cake to install.

09-02-2003, 08:29 PM	#10
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Couldnt he take and put a panhard bar on that and regain control of the rearend?? From looking at my tri 4 link do you think I will have the same problems ?? My top bars come on from the top at the mounting point for the side leaf spring brackets. Also mine appear to be longer. Why would longer be better. One would assume the shorter it is the less sway it would get?? __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

09-02-2003, 09:59 PM	#12
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Why didnt someone bring this up before??? This is just my luck. If I do have problems I guess I will add a panhard bar!! My exhaust will exit in front of the tire so thats not a issue. I see that my top bars come in at a reverse angle compared to your friends there. Mine seems to be real sturdy but I guess that is yet to be tested. What are your plans for the Blazer knowing this. How about you buddy?? __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

09-02-2003, 10:32 PM	#13
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	N2Billet plans to re-do his top bars, and go with a panhard bar, and traditional top bars. The Blazer is a whole 'nuther story. Keith (n2billet) and I had a lot of conversation about it this past weekend. We need to take lots of measurements to determine what our next step is. I sold the 18/20's that I had on it. I am going for a bit bigger tire and wheel now, so we have to determine how much we have to change the suspension to get where we want to be. For some reason my Blazer rearend didn't seem to walk around as much as his trucks did. Here it is... Attached Images

09-02-2003, 10:32 PM	#14
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Another view... Attached Images

09-03-2003, 05:08 PM	#16
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09-04-2003, 08:54 PM	#23
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Nice looking atleast!! What is the best way to set this up as far as the pinion and all?? What angle did you use?? __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

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