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william g · 10-25-2006, 01:26 PM

I need to make new rear links, these are way off but you get the idea.

update
Test driven 11/2 pics below

1BadJeepBruiser · 10-25-2006, 01:36 PM

Hey Will, is this going to sit alot higher then stock? I am guess 2.2s are going on eh? I cant wait to see it done, I dont think anyone else has done a 4link yet. Keep up the good work

Mike

96ram85chevy · 10-25-2006, 01:41 PM

im 4 linking the rear of mine,if i like how it turns out....i might stick with it and 4 link the front as well..

sleek6mt · 10-25-2006, 01:47 PM

im tryin as well

william g · 10-25-2006, 02:43 PM

here is a larger pic
http://rcmt.net/images/mylift/_highlifted_links.jpg

and yes, I need it higher because it's getting 2.2's with All-T tires. That'll keep the transfercase in the air!!

Because the transfercae sits so low it allowed the plate to drop low for link mounting.

twisted · 10-25-2006, 03:13 PM

on the rear, looks like the rear top links need to be longer and the bottom shorter to help with the pinion angle. its looking great though.

1BadJeepBruiser · 10-25-2006, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twisted

on the rear, looks like the rear top links need to be longer and the bottom shorter to help with the pinion angle. its looking great though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by william g

I need to make new rear links, these are way off but you get the idea.
http://www.scale4x4rc.org/forums/att...1161803275.jpg

96ram85chevy · 10-25-2006, 04:24 PM

well i got the rear of mine done...i might be the first?

*copied and pasted from scale4x4*

well,i got the rear of mine 4 linked,didnt have to drill or mod anything really,just used some TLT parts,and a mix of the highlift parts,it works good though,just need to figure out the shocks...there the only thing limiting flex,which i might jsut leave them,since the flex is a ton better then stock,but still somewhat scale looking....heres the pics,yes i know i need to adjust the links up abit more to get the wheelbase centered again,i just got lazy and my hands hurt from doing this all morning long LOL

heres the pics.....

i so far,havent cut,or modified anything to the stock chassis,just moved things around a tad,i used existing holes,and so far it works good,i need to play around with the link length,once i get it hammered down for sure,ill make my own links and sleeve em so there pretty...but so far,im impressed,if you notice the body scars...thats cuz this baby goes places it wouldnt before! and hell,i havent even raised the trans yet!

william g · 10-25-2006, 04:42 PM

looks good

1 thing though is the links being short and high is your wheelbase wiill make drastic changes upon compression, a longer more paralell set of links have less wheelbase length effect. I had tested similar to yours and found out.

96ram85chevy · 10-25-2006, 04:48 PM

yeah i know,its kinda bad right now,its just a setup i was playing with,once i have the stuff to make more links,im going to equal length all of them to try and avoid the "axlesteer"

microgoat · 10-25-2006, 05:29 PM

What are you using for springs? The ones inside the shocks?

96ram85chevy · 10-25-2006, 05:30 PM

yup,lmao they work great,i regreased the insides of the shocks,and they even provide damping,as well as support the truck,i couldnt beleive it!

jeep94xj · 10-25-2006, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96ram85chevy

yeah i know,its kinda bad right now,its just a setup i was playing with,once i have the stuff to make more links,im going to equal length all of them to try and avoid the "axlesteer"

Your "axlesteer" will be a factor when both upper and lower links are not triangulated opposite each other. Length differences in upper and lower will affect pinion angle and axle steer is worse the more the difference in length is. Link seperation between uppers and lowers will dial in squat or anti-squat in the suspension. These are general "ideas" of how to set up 4 links but there is a ton of in depth info on the net on how to design 4 links to perform how you want. Not steping on toes, just throwing some ideas out there for ya.

Thundermaxx · 10-25-2006, 11:00 PM

Here's a link to the site I got in my favorites. Should be helpful.
http://4wheeloffroad.com/techarticle...131_0306_link/

DISTURBIN' tha PEACE · 10-26-2006, 01:27 AM

I don't understand wht anyone would want to 4-link this.

Don't tell me it's for more flex, because I get ~5" of artic.

If you want a 4-link, go with a TLT.

sleek6mt · 10-26-2006, 09:34 AM

guess the leafs are not as appealing to all of us ;)

96ram85chevy · 10-26-2006, 10:00 AM

5 inches of flex,i call BS. not from the stock suspension setup...and yeah the things fun in its ownright,but it also sucks at almost everything it does....no ground clearance,no flex,best thing going for it is lockers,and the 3spd,thats it in my book.

and no offense what do you think this thing is? ist just a rebadged version of a TLT,just beacause tamiya gave it leafs,a 3spd,and a hardbody...and a 400 dollar price tag...doesnt make it anymore special i nmy book

but those are just my .02

1BadJeepBruiser · 10-26-2006, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96ram85chevy

5 inches of flex,i call BS. not from the stock suspension setup...and yeah the things fun in its ownright,but it also sucks at almost everything it does....no ground clearance,no flex,best thing going for it is lockers,and the 3spd,thats it in my book.

and no offense what do you think this thing is? ist just a rebadged version of a TLT,just beacause tamiya gave it leafs,a 3spd,and a hardbody...and a 400 dollar price tag...doesnt make it anymore special i nmy book

but those are just my .02

I dunno about calling BS on this one...check out his truck

Quote:

Originally Posted by DISTURBIN' tha PEACE

Worked on it somemore today. Removed the rear tie rod since both sides have lockouts. Did a few more suspention mods, made a new draglink, added a body lift & put the F-350 back on.

Here's a simple body lift, unscrew the metal L-brackets that the cab scews into & place them above the spot you just removed it from. Face the L-bracket up. For the bed you just need a spacer about an inch.

I'm not sure about the body lift yet, just trying it out. I wanted to take some flex shots, so on this went.

Got 3 stock tires under there.

kaetwo · 10-26-2006, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1BadJeepBruiser

I dunno about calling BS on this one...check out his truck

Is it just me or are there no leaf springs mounted in the rear?

96ram85chevy · 10-26-2006, 10:44 AM

i was just going to say that....ive seen his thread...and it mentions no leaf springs....pot...kettle...black perhaps?

and while the front looks to still have leaves,it doesnt flex worth crap,certainly not 5 inches worth of it anyways.

10-25-2006, 01:26 PM	#1
william g Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: newport Posts: 408	anyone 4 link a high lift yet? Update Nov 2 I need to make new rear links, these are way off but you get the idea. update Test driven 11/2 pics below Last edited by william g; 11-02-2006 at 02:20 PM. Reason: updated pictures

10-25-2006, 04:24 PM	#8
96ram85chevy Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oregon Posts: 70	well i got the rear of mine done...i might be the first? copied and pasted from scale4x4 well,i got the rear of mine 4 linked,didnt have to drill or mod anything really,just used some TLT parts,and a mix of the highlift parts,it works good though,just need to figure out the shocks...there the only thing limiting flex,which i might jsut leave them,since the flex is a ton better then stock,but still somewhat scale looking....heres the pics,yes i know i need to adjust the links up abit more to get the wheelbase centered again,i just got lazy and my hands hurt from doing this all morning long LOL heres the pics..... i so far,havent cut,or modified anything to the stock chassis,just moved things around a tad,i used existing holes,and so far it works good,i need to play around with the link length,once i get it hammered down for sure,ill make my own links and sleeve em so there pretty...but so far,im impressed,if you notice the body scars...thats cuz this baby goes places it wouldnt before! and hell,i havent even raised the trans yet! Last edited by 96ram85chevy; 10-25-2006 at 04:27 PM.

10-25-2006, 01:36 PM	#2
1BadJeepBruiser Sinking with the ship Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Capitan...sole survivor and sinking fast Posts: 8,864	Hey Will, is this going to sit alot higher then stock? I am guess 2.2s are going on eh? I cant wait to see it done, I dont think anyone else has done a 4link yet. Keep up the good work Mike

10-25-2006, 01:41 PM	#3
96ram85chevy Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oregon Posts: 70	im 4 linking the rear of mine,if i like how it turns out....i might stick with it and 4 link the front as well..

10-25-2006, 01:47 PM	#4
sleek6mt RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: UrAnUs Posts: 1,109	im tryin as well

10-25-2006, 02:43 PM	#5
william g Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: newport Posts: 408	here is a larger pic http://rcmt.net/images/mylift/_highlifted_links.jpg and yes, I need it higher because it's getting 2.2's with All-T tires. That'll keep the transfercase in the air!! Because the transfercae sits so low it allowed the plate to drop low for link mounting.

10-25-2006, 03:13 PM	#6
twisted I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,386	on the rear, looks like the rear top links need to be longer and the bottom shorter to help with the pinion angle. its looking great though.

10-25-2006, 04:42 PM	#9
william g Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: newport Posts: 408	looks good 1 thing though is the links being short and high is your wheelbase wiill make drastic changes upon compression, a longer more paralell set of links have less wheelbase length effect. I had tested similar to yours and found out.

10-25-2006, 04:48 PM	#10
96ram85chevy Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oregon Posts: 70	yeah i know,its kinda bad right now,its just a setup i was playing with,once i have the stuff to make more links,im going to equal length all of them to try and avoid the "axlesteer"

10-25-2006, 05:29 PM	#11
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	What are you using for springs? The ones inside the shocks?

10-25-2006, 05:30 PM	#12
96ram85chevy Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oregon Posts: 70	yup,lmao they work great,i regreased the insides of the shocks,and they even provide damping,as well as support the truck,i couldnt beleive it!

10-25-2006, 11:00 PM	#14
Thundermaxx Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2005 Location: Between rocks and hard places Posts: 371	Here's a link to the site I got in my favorites. Should be helpful. http://4wheeloffroad.com/techarticle...131_0306_link/

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10-26-2006, 01:27 AM	#15
DISTURBIN' tha PEACE I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: On the G-Train!!!!! Posts: 6,081	I don't understand wht anyone would want to 4-link this. Don't tell me it's for more flex, because I get ~5" of artic. If you want a 4-link, go with a TLT.

10-26-2006, 09:34 AM	#16
sleek6mt RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: UrAnUs Posts: 1,109	guess the leafs are not as appealing to all of us ;)

10-26-2006, 10:00 AM	#17
96ram85chevy Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oregon Posts: 70	5 inches of flex,i call BS. not from the stock suspension setup...and yeah the things fun in its ownright,but it also sucks at almost everything it does....no ground clearance,no flex,best thing going for it is lockers,and the 3spd,thats it in my book. and no offense what do you think this thing is? ist just a rebadged version of a TLT,just beacause tamiya gave it leafs,a 3spd,and a hardbody...and a 400 dollar price tag...doesnt make it anymore special i nmy book but those are just my .02

10-26-2006, 10:44 AM	#20
96ram85chevy Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oregon Posts: 70	i was just going to say that....ive seen his thread...and it mentions no leaf springs....pot...kettle...black perhaps? and while the front looks to still have leaves,it doesnt flex worth crap,certainly not 5 inches worth of it anyways.

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