i have a ? about 4 link bars

1ofakind · Mar 3, 2013

This is the ? I have.

How long do the 4 link bars need to be top and bottom form rod end to rod end

I have heard different ways and im new at this so trying to get it right the first time.

motorhead0320 · Mar 3, 2013

You need to provide a ton of information for someone on here to guess what you will need. You may want to start with the vehicle make and model. You gonna stretch it or leave factory wheelbase? There is no one right answer. Do a google search for 4 link calculator. Good luck with your project.

85toyo · Mar 3, 2013

Make your uppers around 75% of your lowers. You can use PVC to mock it up and get a general idea where the axle will sit.

1ofakind · Mar 3, 2013

It a Custom build. Vehicle is a jeepster stretching it to 112 or 114 inch wheelbase with 44" tires
12" fox shocks.

June dog · Mar 3, 2013

85toyo said:
Make your uppers around 75% of your lowers. You can use PVC to mock it up and get a general idea where the axle will sit.

X2

highrolrcustoms · Mar 3, 2013

June dog said:
X2

Did my whole rear 4 link out of pvc to begin with. Doing this i was able to cycle the suspension And see how everything worked

highrolrcustoms · Mar 3, 2013

pvc piping links

1ofakind · Mar 3, 2013

How much threads did u leave for adjustment ?

alscott · Mar 3, 2013

you want them run all the way in if possible cause thats where the joints are the strongest

1ofakind · Mar 3, 2013

Ok. Thanks

85toyo · Mar 3, 2013

Here's a few threads with some good info about link suspension.

http://www.therangerstation.com/Magazine/winter2007/4_link_tech.htm

http://www.highvibesoffroad.com/Garage.html

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=168577

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=986805

vidio1 · Mar 4, 2013

http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/techarticles/suspension/131_0307_four_link_suspension_part_2/

ibrokeit · Mar 4, 2013

After looking over your build, I have deduced that your links should be 11.

1ofakind · Mar 4, 2013

What do you mean by the links need to be 11?

johneddie · Mar 4, 2013

1ofakind said:
What do you mean by the links need to be 11?

Think he's messin with ya dude! :****:

ibrokeit · Mar 4, 2013

johneddie said:
Think he's messin with ya dude! :****:

Fun spoiler :kicks rocks:

laughing1

1ofakind · Mar 4, 2013

Haha. Pick on the new guy. Thats cool one day i want be the new guy

Draco · Mar 4, 2013

1ofakind said:
Haha. Pick on the new guy. Thats cool one day i want be the new guy

Don't let it bother you too much man. 'Round here....You either catch a little **** OR you're thread gets derailed past saving. :****:

You kinda just have to filter through the bullshit and keep on going. Most of us have overactive ADD. ;D This is the best site you'll find. :dblthumb:

ibrokeit · Mar 4, 2013

Draco said:
Don't let it bother you too much man. 'Round here....You either catch a little **** OR you're thread gets derailed past saving. :****:

You kinda just have to filter through the bullshit and keep on going. Most of us have overactive ADD. ;D This is the best site you'll find.

True story. You got the answer you need up towards the top. Ignore the rest.

johneddie · Mar 4, 2013

Draco said:
You kinda just have to filter through the bullshit and keep on going. Most of us have overactive ADD. ;D This is the best site you'll find.

Yea....what he said! :dblthumb: