3-link or 4-link??

[sandking]

With the exception of one more heim, what else is the difference? Supposedly the 4-link is stronger, so why would you want the 3-link?

Also, what is the most common degree of the bend in the trailing arm for a full size Chevy? What are the factors that determine the degree?

Thanks in advance, Joey

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[JrSyko]

With the exception of one more heim, what else is the difference? Supposedly the 4-link is stronger, so why would you want the 3-link?

Also, what is the most common degree of the bend in the trailing arm for a full size Chevy? What are the factors that determine the degree?

Thanks in advance, Joey

If you do a search, this topic has been discussed at great lenght before. Good luck!

[mxmobber29]

i personally do not know much about 4 and 3 links but what i do know is from seeing what works if you have 800hp id say go with the 3 link because you still can get axle wrap with a 4link i also believe 3links are easier to make than 4 links. you get more adjustability out of a 4link and thats good but sometimes not. you have to be more involved with a 4link and setup is more crucial. my 2 cents

[tedmales]

i personally do not know much about 4 and 3 links but what i do know is from seeing what works if you have 800hp id say go with the 3 link because you still can get axle wrap with a 4link i also believe 3links are easier to make than 4 links. you get more adjustability out of a 4link and thats good but sometimes not. you have to be more involved with a 4link and setup is more crucial. my 2 cents

you do not get any more wrap with a 4 link vs. 3 link.

[singlehanded]

"i personally do not know much about 4 and 3 links but what i do know is from seeing what works if you have 800hp id say go with the 3 link because you still can get axle wrap with a 4link i also believe 3links are easier to make than 4 links. you get more adjustability out of a 4link and thats good but sometimes not. you have to be more involved with a 4link and setup is more crucial. my 2 cents"

What 800 hp trophy trucks run 3-link?

A four link it the only way to go, for dezert racing.

[Ryan_P]

i personally do not know much about 4 and 3 links but what i do know is from seeing what works if you have 800hp id say go with the 3 link because you still can get axle wrap with a 4link i also believe 3links are easier to make than 4 links. you get more adjustability out of a 4link and thats good but sometimes not. you have to be more involved with a 4link and setup is more crucial. my 2 cents

With a 4 link you get more articulation, because each upper link is independent from eachother.

http://www.race-dezert.com/forum/sho...ht=lower+links

-Ryan

[WoodyW]

if I remember correctly Collins 3 seater has your everyday standard wishbone/ 3 link...

[ntsqd]

if I remember correctly Collins 3 seater has your everyday standard wishbone/ 3 link...

And it's age is? 3 links were common b4 4 links became common. I stood on the back of that truck using it's battery to jumpstart another truck, but it was dark and I don't recall what it has.

The only real difference I see btwn the two is whether you want a staionary Roll Center, or one the moves relative the angle of the upper arms. There has been plenty of discussion on this topic in other threads to re-hash it yet again.

[Ryan_P]

Hmmm......Robby Gordon builds all of his TT's with a four link, and they have around 7-800hp. Including his own and Chet Huffmans, shown on the pictures below.



Porter also builds their trucks with 4 links.


Newline, Camburg, Geiser, also to name a few more.

Also, I don't understand how you can get axle wrap out of a 3 link and not a 4? Considering they are stationary on the top and bottom, therefore they do not twist.

-Ryan

[WoodyW]

must be at least 5-6 yrs now right thom? wasn't making a judgment call...only an observation that there are in fact tt's with three link rear suspension.