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Harvo · 02-01-2009, 06:40 PM

I have a shafty with a 4 link double triangulated rear. The two uppers mount on the lower side of the 4 link plate. I had just a little torque twist (not much), but I wanted to eliminate it completely. I changed them to the top of the 4 link mount (for more antisquat I think?) and it pretty much wiped out the twist... but

They aren't parrallel with the lowers now. It still has full flex, but at some point does seperation of the uppers and lowers at the axle cause other problems?

Thanks

Kevin-

Gatekeeper · 02-01-2009, 11:58 PM

It depends on alot of things ,weight ,terrain ,driving style and so on

TURTLE · 02-02-2009, 12:06 AM

What kind of problems are you thinking?
Like damage to parts? Axle tracking?

Tanis · 02-02-2009, 12:15 AM

Most likely you will notice the rear tend to be a little more bouncy, and might make the truck feel a little "stiffer", depending on the factors Gatekeeper mentioned already.

Gatekeeper · 02-02-2009, 12:41 AM

perfecty said ,you will need to play with it alot to figure it out .Antisquat is just the tire trying to go down to the earth when throtle is applied like Tanis said but to much and you will get a bouncing affect.Running a suspension with the shock fully extended at ride height the axle cant go down but so far because the shock works like a limmiting strap .You will also notice a pushing affect with to much because the rear is trying to push the front and that can make your truck seem stiff when driving offcamber .So I would just try something and see what it is doing that you dont like and try a bunch of different setups until you get it where you are happy

Harvo · 02-02-2009, 01:41 PM

You guys pretty much explained the kind of problem I suspected could happen (bouncing), but the stiffness issue is news to me. Are you saying that it may seem stiff and push when I'm turning up a climb from level ground? That's something I need to look for yet.

I think moving the links to the top of the plate has me all set mostly. It definitely got rid of the last little bit of twist I had, but I haven't got to test it enough to know if I have the other issue now. Thanks for the info Tanis / Austin.

Kevin-

02-01-2009, 06:40 PM	#1
Harvo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In the Dark Edges of your Mind Posts: 6,386	Anti Squat Adverse Affects? I have a shafty with a 4 link double triangulated rear. The two uppers mount on the lower side of the 4 link plate. I had just a little torque twist (not much), but I wanted to eliminate it completely. I changed them to the top of the 4 link mount (for more antisquat I think?) and it pretty much wiped out the twist... but They aren't parrallel with the lowers now. It still has full flex, but at some point does seperation of the uppers and lowers at the axle cause other problems? Thanks Kevin-

02-01-2009, 11:58 PM	#2
Gatekeeper RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: LRC Posts: 1,600	It depends on alot of things ,weight ,terrain ,driving style and so on

02-02-2009, 12:06 AM	#3
TURTLE Gettin’ back on the horse Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hoonsville Posts: 6,671	What kind of problems are you thinking? Like damage to parts? Axle tracking?

02-02-2009, 12:15 AM	#4
Tanis Keep it real Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yakima,WA Posts: 6,532	Most likely you will notice the rear tend to be a little more bouncy, and might make the truck feel a little "stiffer", depending on the factors Gatekeeper mentioned already.

02-02-2009, 12:41 AM	#5
Gatekeeper RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: LRC Posts: 1,600	perfecty said ,you will need to play with it alot to figure it out .Antisquat is just the tire trying to go down to the earth when throtle is applied like Tanis said but to much and you will get a bouncing affect.Running a suspension with the shock fully extended at ride height the axle cant go down but so far because the shock works like a limmiting strap .You will also notice a pushing affect with to much because the rear is trying to push the front and that can make your truck seem stiff when driving offcamber .So I would just try something and see what it is doing that you dont like and try a bunch of different setups until you get it where you are happy

02-02-2009, 01:41 PM	#6
Harvo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In the Dark Edges of your Mind Posts: 6,386	You guys pretty much explained the kind of problem I suspected could happen (bouncing), but the stiffness issue is news to me. Are you saying that it may seem stiff and push when I'm turning up a climb from level ground? That's something I need to look for yet. I think moving the links to the top of the plate has me all set mostly. It definitely got rid of the last little bit of twist I had, but I haven't got to test it enough to know if I have the other issue now. Thanks for the info Tanis / Austin. Kevin-

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