4-link info

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dadomin8r

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Does anyone know where I can find some info about building a 4-link? In particular I am looking for info about trailing-arm/top-link mounting locations under the cab and shock location on the trailing arm (ratio differences). I know there is a lot of trial and error out there but is there any real info? Kritter said something about a book by someone. What else is out there?
 
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Crashbig

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There was a Discussion on lower links a while back that has tons of info in it, try searching for lower links 101, as for upper links maybe its time for upper links 101 I know I could use it. How about guys.
 
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The book is Chassis Engineering by Herb Adams http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-to-external-url/002-4158553-3756855?path=http%3A//s1.amazon.com/exec/varzea/ts/exchange-glance/Y03Y1844797Y6826608/qid%3D1053497135/sr%3D1-2, road car stuff but good concepts along with diagrams and some math to help you out, a very good reference book. The Lower llinks 101 http://www.race-dezert.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=shop&Number=37729&fpart=&PHPSESSID= is a must read also, there are many far more knowlegable people than I who contibuted a lot of good information to the thread. The end result is there are no easy answers as to placement and I spent 4 or 5 hours working with autocad and then had someone who was a lot better at cad than I work even more hours to get me our mounting points that I believe are very good. Its not a project to be taken lightly and will require a fair amount of research. Good Luck, Curt
 
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Dominic,

What type of vehicle?

Give Nestor a call @ Newline.
He can point you in the right direction.

-Gabe
 
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its a very rewarding but difficult project. Make sure you do your research first, and ask any questions on the board, people on here are so helpful.

Also dont second guess yourself, i did that and am now pissed. keep the IC where your drawings put it, not where it might look like it would work better...
 
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sure my shop is in mesa at the end of the 202 if you dont mind coming for a drive. The 4link is nothing phenomenal but youre welcome to take a look. It still needs a bit more work but most of the stuff is done. We have a few ls1 powered sand cars in the shop if youre into that sort of thing. Also we have a bunch of turbo crap at the shop not sure if youre into import cars.

I am not in az right now, but i have all my employees there almost 24/7 so youre welcome to stop by.

drop me a line geoff@full-race.com
 
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