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Here is a must read when setting up links
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7503
There is also a four link calculator and thread on Pirate, but not sure about a three link, I would assume so, but haven't done any research on it.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7503
There is also a four link calculator and thread on Pirate, but not sure about a three link, I would assume so, but haven't done any research on it.
also if im running 40's where about should my wheel base be. i will mostly be wheeling in evans creek reiter elbe walker valler tahuya and some random places by my house. also is there any shops around issaquah that would be willing to tell me how to set it up. ive heard that i can set the truck at the ride hight i want set my axle were i want it place the shock were i want and then throw links at it but i doubt that would have good results. am i right
It is much more complex if you want to get into the nitty gritty details on how the vehicle will handle (from what I read).
The first thing you have to always factor in is where your components will sit within what space you have. What will the links hit, oil pan etc., what will the axles hit, how tall is your ideal ride height, etc. What kind of steering setup are you going to run is another factor, especially if your going to have a draglink.
Second, you have to determine what your ideal ride qualities are within your size / location limitations (see #1). Do the axles steer during articulation or not, what happens when you apply the throttle (stinkbug, or suspension rise), likewise with braking. Vehicle weight and roll center, blah blah, so on and so on.
Third, you have to figure out what strength suspension components you will need for the layout you figured out in #2. Then check prices, determine what you can afford and the revise #2 as necessary.
Fourth, the actual fabrication, concequencial redesign because of some factor you forgot and trying to figure out how to weld to cast iron.
Fun fun, I hear yah on doing it yourself. Still, there are some serious obstacles ahead. Good luck on your project!
P.S. Call S+N, it might just be easier to have them take care of the above. I hear they like Budweiser too. :d1:
The first thing you have to always factor in is where your components will sit within what space you have. What will the links hit, oil pan etc., what will the axles hit, how tall is your ideal ride height, etc. What kind of steering setup are you going to run is another factor, especially if your going to have a draglink.
Second, you have to determine what your ideal ride qualities are within your size / location limitations (see #1). Do the axles steer during articulation or not, what happens when you apply the throttle (stinkbug, or suspension rise), likewise with braking. Vehicle weight and roll center, blah blah, so on and so on.
Third, you have to figure out what strength suspension components you will need for the layout you figured out in #2. Then check prices, determine what you can afford and the revise #2 as necessary.
Fourth, the actual fabrication, concequencial redesign because of some factor you forgot and trying to figure out how to weld to cast iron.
Fun fun, I hear yah on doing it yourself. Still, there are some serious obstacles ahead. Good luck on your project!
P.S. Call S+N, it might just be easier to have them take care of the above. I hear they like Budweiser too. :d1:
I'd PM Darius on the board, you may be able to pay him to come out and help you set it up, or sweep your garage (sorry, inside joke) Like boxxerace mentioned links are pretty complex, and the most important part of your suspension IMO.
ya since the deal fell through on the s10 i was going to link as well as the axles i just want learn how to. were can i learn all this roll axis, anti squat, axle wrap/steer stuff i keep hearing about. ive seen a couple articles but i cant find them anymore.
no excuses
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Search in pirate 4x4 under link suspensions. There is enuff info to keep reading 4 days. And some of it might actually be good info!!!
T_MADD1
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Here is a good thread that helped me alot.
http://www.timbercrawler.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=19689
http://www.timbercrawler.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=19689
T_MADD1
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No problem, but erik d_lux is the man to thank 
