first time 4-link

[clarke]

if anyone will help out id appreciate it. i need as much info. on 4-link rear suspension as possible. I.E.(info, drawings, sketches, pics) whatever any experienced person has that could be valuable to a first time project. thanks.

[JrSyko]

Do a search, it has been discussed many times. Good luck!

[toyoter91]

look up lowerlinks 101 great thread tons of info

[Project1500]

Some quick questions...
Why do people sometimes build a 3 link vs a 4 link? I dont see a difference besides and extra heim.
Ive seen some wishbones backwards why is this done?
On a lower link why do some people use plate only for the whole link where some use tubing and plate?

[elcaprerunner]

Here you go Morgan, this thread has tons and tons of info on linkage suspension. It's pretty long, but worth it, have fun!
http://www.race-dezert.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=shop&Number=37729&page=&vi ew=&sb=&o=&fpart=1&vc=1

P.S. Call me.

[ntsqd]

A three link is obviously simpler and less expensive to build. The advantage of the 4 link is rear roll axis. I think the thread elcap linked gets into this.

[clarke]

fan!!!!! i forgot how hardcore you were into this stuff.. good to hear from you. hey, ill give you a call on fri or sat and we can go look at the exploder if ya want. thanks.

[tre5]

nice thing about a 4-link, you can cary a spare link. You will see upper links going backwards every once in a while. The only reason I know of is to keep the stock tank in the stock location.
TRE5

[AaronDixon]

The real advantage to a 4-link is not side-loading a single rod-end. Rod-ends were not designed to be used this way, and tend to break/wear out in a 3-link set-up. 4-link is WAY stronger!!!

Aaron

[boltonbros]

check out richerracing.com. they got some good stuff.

[ntsqd]

I have to disagree about which advantage is more important. Sideloads = wear/breakage is not arguable. However, that is a maint. replacement expense where the roll axis, if wrong, is a drivability issue. Rear steer isn't generally something you want. That a 4 link is stronger with quite possibly less unsprung weight should be the decider by itself.