4 link

BIG HOSS · Apr 12, 2011

4 link

payne97 · Apr 12, 2011

post some pic lets c what u got

BIG HOSS · Apr 12, 2011

This is what I got so far. I'll take some pics of the under side later I'm not at home right now

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payne97 · Apr 13, 2011

I would try 2 put a little more angle on the lower links and run the uppers along the motor

BIG HOSS · Apr 13, 2011

OK Well let me ask u this then. If u don't get ur links angled enough will the axle sway? What keeps the axle from swayin, probably a stupid question. This is all new to me and because I'm doin it myself. Me and my dad but neither of us can figure out what keeps it from swayin.

Rockwells607 · Apr 13, 2011

if you dont have a triangle in the top or bottom links you need a 5th link from frame rail to opposite side of the axle so it wont (sway) from side to side

CHASMAN9 · Apr 13, 2011

My .02 worth, but that heim looks like it is threaded too far out. There is probably only about 1/2" of thread left in the link itself creating a short splice area. What does the attachement points look like at the frame? :dunno:

payne97 · Apr 13, 2011

I always set mine up at full compression also

Draco · Apr 13, 2011

Couple helpful links....

http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/techarticles/suspension/131_0306_four_link_suspension_part_1/index.html

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=204893&highlight=link+calculator

BIG HOSS · Apr 13, 2011

Well I just scrapped up something to make the other end. And I'm tryin to keep from putting a panhard bar on there. Those joints are 7 inches long all kinds of thread left in there. And I'll post a pic of the otherside

BIG HOSS · Apr 13, 2011

I'm not done with it either I got a little more bracein to do.

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BIG HOSS · Apr 13, 2011

I was tryin to keep it out of the way of the drive shaft but now I see yalls pics and I'll redo mine. A lot of thinkin and cuttin And grindin and thinkin some more goes into this ****

BIG HOSS · Apr 13, 2011

I'll move the lowers in..

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BIG HOSS · Apr 13, 2011

Hey what If I left my outside bars where they are at And put my center bars on top of the outside braket? I can't move my lower bars in anymore without going under the crossmember then its hangin lower than my frame.

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bjeep · Apr 13, 2011

I think you need to look at some more 4 link designs and start over. Your lower links need to be closer to the center of the rig. Looks like you need to move or make another cross member. The output of the T-case needs to be in front of the frame ends link mounts. I would also mount the shocks under the hoops not on the side all the force is on the weld the way you have them. Just my .02. :-\

payne97 · Apr 13, 2011

What ever your separation is goin 2 b on your axle u need haft that on your frame and your upper links need 2 b around 75% of the length of your lowers (General rule on thumb)

BIG HOSS · Apr 13, 2011

Yall want to come help ill buy a damn keg lol. It's hard to do this on ur own. If I move the lower links closer to the center it hanging bout 6 inches below my frame. In order to clear the drive shaft

wontwork · Apr 13, 2011

CHASMAN9 said:
My .02 worth, but that heim looks like it is threaded too far out. There is probably only about 1/2" of thread left in the link itself creating a short splice area. What does the attachement points look like at the frame?

Also to add those tractor joints are porbably not gona last long with trail abuse.

BIG HOSS · Apr 13, 2011

Ya they are just to get me started. And I got to make the links longer now anyways so I'll take care of the thread problem. So u say it needs to be half. Well I got 41 center to center of heims. So 20 an a half center to center? I can Do that It will clear..