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phantom dually · 10-06-2003, 06:32 PM

I am welding my rear triangulated 4 link brackets on this week. Does anyone have a clue on how to start setting this up? Also where do i measure from to find center in the frame for the rearend. Is the rear centered from side to side on these trucks or were they offset to one side?? Thanks (1983 c10 1/2 ton)

fastbagged68 · 10-06-2003, 07:18 PM

I think all chevy's sit of to one side, I forget how much. You will want to split the difference between the frame rails to the backing plates. Before you weld up anything make sure it works right and double and triple check all your measurements. Think it out and you will do fine. You have made it this far! Keep up the good work!

fastbagged68 · 10-06-2003, 07:20 PM

How come you didn't run a par. 4 link? I prefer doing a par. when I can. Less chance of it binding up.

crazy longhorn · 10-06-2003, 07:52 PM

the pinoin on the 12 bolt is offset to the passenger side......I dont remember the exact figure either. When I set my longhorn up, I used a straightedge off the axle shaft faces to center the housing in the frame. I am setting up ladder bars, so i cant say on the top tri bars. Good luck,crazyL

phantom dually · 10-06-2003, 08:12 PM

I already have the top tri bars mounted as they go to a fabricated plate that mounts on the housing of the axle. I am really just wondering about the rear being center side to side and front to rear.

phantom dually · 10-06-2003, 08:17 PM

Fastbagged I ran a tri set up as at the time I was told that it was a good thing to use. Also my tri bar setup differs a little from what others here I have seen that did not like it to well. My bars run from the sides of the frame to the center of the rearend. Also my lower bars run from the stock leaf mounts to the axle. It should work fine I hope!! They are also short less than 24" long and should not sway side to side.

RSG · 10-06-2003, 08:39 PM

Hey man, I just installed a tri 4 link on a 55 chev 1/2 ton. Yes the lower bars need to be centered side to side and front to rear. Also remember that you need to have the lower bars and the upper bars level with each other or you could get some suspension bind. Good luck.

phantom dually · 10-06-2003, 09:23 PM

Got any pics??

RSG · 10-07-2003, 09:21 AM

sorry dude, no pics yet, hope to have some soon. Will post some when I get 'em (if I can figure out how).

wdz28ss · 10-10-2003, 09:56 PM

phantom...check out krzcustoms.com they have a 69 gmc w/ a triangulated 4 link that was in a few magazine articles a bit back and there's a few "building" pics there on it. might give you a few good ideas...I tried to attach their pics, but they are too big.

Izzy · 10-11-2003, 10:39 AM

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Originally posted by wdz28ss
phantom...check out krzcustoms.com they have a 69 gmc w/ a triangulated 4 link that was in a few magazine articles a bit back and there's a few "building" pics there on it. might give you a few good ideas...I tried to attach their pics, but they are too big.

Yeah that's a very clean rig it was in Street Trucks about 5 months ago.

http://www.krzcustoms.com/pages/69_chevy.htm

Also that link setup has a "wishbone" upper axle locator so it's not a true tri link but it works just as well.

phantom dually · 10-11-2003, 11:18 AM

That is a pretty sweet frame!!

wdz28ss · 10-11-2003, 11:19 AM

what are your plans on your frame phantom? do you have any pics of progress on it yet?

phantom dually · 10-13-2003, 05:50 PM

I have the front crossmember notch and lower skid plate raised up also. Running turners upper and lower a arms as well as airbags. Running a mustang 2 rack and pinion (manual). In the rear I have a tri angulated 4 link and a frame notch. The frame is curently powdercoated but will be redone (jumped ahead of myself).

wdz28ss · 10-13-2003, 09:49 PM

Phantom....no kidding? I've been talking to you on the crossmember drop thread...I was refering to your plans on the 4-link and back portion of your frame. I know whats going on up front...

I'm just looking into building up a back half for mine w/ a tri-4l-link, and was, and am looking for ideas and pictures

phantom dually · 10-13-2003, 10:04 PM

***************** has some real good prices on link kits for the do it yourself kinda guy.

10-06-2003, 06:32 PM	#1
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	setting up four link?? I am welding my rear triangulated 4 link brackets on this week. Does anyone have a clue on how to start setting this up? Also where do i measure from to find center in the frame for the rearend. Is the rear centered from side to side on these trucks or were they offset to one side?? Thanks (1983 c10 1/2 ton)

10-06-2003, 07:52 PM	#4
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	the pinoin on the 12 bolt is offset to the passenger side......I dont remember the exact figure either. When I set my longhorn up, I used a straightedge off the axle shaft faces to center the housing in the frame. I am setting up ladder bars, so i cant say on the top tri bars. Good luck,crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

10-06-2003, 08:12 PM	#5
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	I already have the top tri bars mounted as they go to a fabricated plate that mounts on the housing of the axle. I am really just wondering about the rear being center side to side and front to rear. __________________ 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

10-06-2003, 08:17 PM	#6
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	Fastbagged I ran a tri set up as at the time I was told that it was a good thing to use. Also my tri bar setup differs a little from what others here I have seen that did not like it to well. My bars run from the sides of the frame to the center of the rearend. Also my lower bars run from the stock leaf mounts to the axle. It should work fine I hope!! They are also short less than 24" long and should not sway side to side. __________________ 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

10-06-2003, 08:39 PM	#7
RSG Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: ardrossan,alberta,canada Posts: 14	tri 4 link Hey man, I just installed a tri 4 link on a 55 chev 1/2 ton. Yes the lower bars need to be centered side to side and front to rear. Also remember that you need to have the lower bars and the upper bars level with each other or you could get some suspension bind. Good luck.

10-06-2003, 07:18 PM	#2
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	I think all chevy's sit of to one side, I forget how much. You will want to split the difference between the frame rails to the backing plates. Before you weld up anything make sure it works right and double and triple check all your measurements. Think it out and you will do fine. You have made it this far! Keep up the good work!

10-06-2003, 07:20 PM	#3
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	How come you didn't run a par. 4 link? I prefer doing a par. when I can. Less chance of it binding up.

10-06-2003, 09:23 PM	#8
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	Got any pics?? __________________ 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

10-07-2003, 09:21 AM	#9
RSG Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: ardrossan,alberta,canada Posts: 14	sorry dude, no pics yet, hope to have some soon. Will post some when I get 'em (if I can figure out how).

10-10-2003, 09:56 PM	#10
wdz28ss Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Clinton, Ut Posts: 230	phantom...check out krzcustoms.com they have a 69 gmc w/ a triangulated 4 link that was in a few magazine articles a bit back and there's a few "building" pics there on it. might give you a few good ideas...I tried to attach their pics, but they are too big. __________________ '72 Cheyenne super, short-fleet, air-tilt-tach, fuel injected LT1, 700r4, 3.08 posi, 4WDB, step notched and bagged. "the one i wish i still had"

10-11-2003, 11:18 AM	#12
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	That is a pretty sweet frame!! __________________ 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

10-11-2003, 11:19 AM	#13
wdz28ss Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Clinton, Ut Posts: 230	what are your plans on your frame phantom? do you have any pics of progress on it yet? __________________ '72 Cheyenne super, short-fleet, air-tilt-tach, fuel injected LT1, 700r4, 3.08 posi, 4WDB, step notched and bagged. "the one i wish i still had"

10-13-2003, 05:50 PM	#14
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	I have the front crossmember notch and lower skid plate raised up also. Running turners upper and lower a arms as well as airbags. Running a mustang 2 rack and pinion (manual). In the rear I have a tri angulated 4 link and a frame notch. The frame is curently powdercoated but will be redone (jumped ahead of myself). __________________ 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

10-13-2003, 09:49 PM	#15
wdz28ss Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Clinton, Ut Posts: 230	Phantom....no kidding? I've been talking to you on the crossmember drop thread...I was refering to your plans on the 4-link and back portion of your frame. I know whats going on up front... I'm just looking into building up a back half for mine w/ a tri-4l-link, and was, and am looking for ideas and pictures __________________ '72 Cheyenne super, short-fleet, air-tilt-tach, fuel injected LT1, 700r4, 3.08 posi, 4WDB, step notched and bagged. "the one i wish i still had"

10-13-2003, 10:04 PM	#16
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	***************** has some real good prices on link kits for the do it yourself kinda guy. __________________ 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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