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11-08-2006, 12:38 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: So*Cal
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|  what is this thing?
wow i've seen this kind of thing a few times and I think its pretty amazing. I'm sure ya'll have seen it and know what its called. How does it perform? its so simple I want to do one on my tlt rig. does it get as good of flex as the conventional 4 link setup?  |
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11-08-2006, 12:41 AM
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| 2006 2.2 National Champ   Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake
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That's a 3 link set-up, basically. I've never tried it myself, but other members have done it.
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11-08-2006, 03:17 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford Oregon
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3 link w/wishbone upper  works good, good flex, no side to side "swing" like a 4 link. Just a tad bit easier to set up than a 4 link as well.
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11-08-2006, 04:53 AM
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| Colt Python/SR9c  Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo!
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its a 3 link as mentioned.... It basically is the same as a 4 link. Instead of mounting 2 upper links, it's only one. If you look at the upper wishbone,both sides invert towards teh center, so that takes care of your triangulation so you will not get any side to side..
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11-08-2006, 05:26 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA
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I think 3 links are harder to make. Thats just me though. You have to have that upper link bent right. Then figure and way to dill a hole or braze/Weld and Heim joint on it. Have to get centered also. 4 Links are more adjustable and easier to fix mistakes. On a 3 link you almost have to start all over.
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11-08-2006, 07:42 AM
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| Moderator Rule Breaker  Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Tx
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I'am running a 3 link and love it! If you bolt your rod end on, The hardest part would be making sure it straight and sqaure.  |
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11-08-2006, 10:20 AM
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| Oppan Gangnam Style   Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Shingle Springs
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i have been running a 3-link on my bronco front and rear since i built it. works great, just using maxx lower a-arms.
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11-08-2006, 10:56 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: So*Cal
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cool thanks for all of the feedback. I thought it looked like a really neat idea as an alternative to a conventional 4 link setup. I have a small tube bender so I may just try this and see how it works. thanks again for all of the information.
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