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Old 07-28-2007, 04:19 PM   #1
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Still don;t have my WK (should be here next week.) But I was wondering what's the better set-up, to just extend the stock 3-link top bar (or one of the integy aluminum ones) or to go to a true 4-link set-up?

Which one gives more articulation, control, better handling, etc?

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Old 07-28-2007, 04:35 PM   #2
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Old 07-28-2007, 04:44 PM   #3
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Set up properly, they are about equal. Having said that, it is easier to get a 4 link set up properly.
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Old 07-28-2007, 06:20 PM   #4
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I'm not so sure, I think a 3 link is easier to set up because you can set the pinion angle with only one link. Using the stock upper 3rd link and an extended peice of all thread, you can set the pinion anlge and not have to worry about getting two links the exact same length.

just my 2 cents...
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Old 07-28-2007, 06:29 PM   #5
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I would have to say the 3 link is way easier to setup.
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Old 07-28-2007, 06:56 PM   #6
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do the 3 link first, then, if you dont like it, change over to 4 link

my tuber is 3 link, springer is 4 link. I like em both
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Old 07-28-2007, 07:17 PM   #7
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I originally set mine up as a 4 link, but after seeing how it flexed, I went back to a 3 link using the stock upper mount and made my own wishbone link for it.

One good thing about using an upper wishbone is it makes for a good place to put a batt pack or some electronics...makes a nice flat shelf
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Old 07-28-2007, 08:49 PM   #8
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and with the 3 link i've seen a few people using it as a mounting surface for batteries or servos or what have you.....
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