The right way to 4 link?

KyTrash · Jun 14, 2011

Where and how, do I learn everything that I need to know to do it right the first time? :dunno:

I have read a lot of stuff on Pirate4x4.Is it BLACK MAGIC? I know about Triangled spread sheet. But I can't get it to work for me. I know just enough to be DANGEROUS. :dunno:

I just need a good teacher.

wizzo · Jun 14, 2011

i'm in the middle of build'n my first 4 link also. i'm shoot'n for 4" verticle seperation at the chassis and at least 8 or 9 at the axle. as far as link placement on the chassis i think most of it is determined by what works for your particular application, then once you get an idea on that it will help you at the axle based on clearances on the moter, drive shafts, tires, etc. on the front my lowers will have a lttle more triangulation than the uppers to avoid contact with the engine.

you can plug the "perfect" numbers into the calc. but that may not work for you.

like i said, i'm no pro, obviously a rookie too but this is the way i'm going about it at the moment. i've seen plenty of rigs that look like **** was just thrown on and they seem to work, but i'd like to dial mine in a little better than that.

greenlion · Jun 15, 2011

This peterson's article is a good starting point for figuring out what's going on. This is a link to part 2 http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/techarticles/suspension/131_0307_four_link_suspension_part_2/index.html
With this info and the four link calculator you should have a pretty good start.

KyTrash · Jun 15, 2011

greenlion said:
This peterson's article is a good starting point for figuring out what's going on. This is a link to part 2 http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/techarticles/suspension/131_0307_four_link_suspension_part_2/index.html
With this info and the four link calculator you should have a pretty good start.

Thanks, I read and reread that article. I would like to find something more indepth.