Wishbone setup? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

justpball · 10-22-2009, 10:19 AM

does anyone have any pics of this setup installed? and is there a good reason I should not use it on a 90 suburban?

1lowdiesel · 10-22-2009, 10:29 AM

no pics but the only reason i can think not to use one is that it will take up more room in the back. i would think and underslung frame and parallel 4 link would take up a little less room.

**N2TRUX** · 10-22-2009, 10:38 AM

Take a look at this post- LINK

FYI- Search is working and a got several good hits off of "Wishbone".

As mentioned a 3 link or "wishbone" system is going to be very obtrusive in the rear of your burb.

You would be able to maintain a much more functional interior with a 2 or 4 link and a panhard or Watts link.

1lowdiesel · 10-22-2009, 10:54 AM

seth is the man!!

justpball · 10-22-2009, 11:01 AM

does anyone make a 2 link kit that bolt to your stock hangers in the front and go straight back to the rear, and then just use a panhard setup?

1lowdiesel · 10-22-2009, 11:07 AM

you may try ektensive metal worsk for that.

**N2TRUX** · 10-22-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 1lowdiesel

you may try ektensive metal works for that.

You are correct. I tried to find their 2 link kit but the product section of their site is down. I think they call it a "Billy Bar".

jmedero · 10-29-2009, 10:57 PM

Twisted your skills are killer! P8baller what did you do upfront? What crossmember set up you go with?

Twisted Minis · 10-26-2009, 12:44 PM

You can always put the wishbone on the bottom side of the axle, or run a Satchell link. Or a parallel 3-link with a panhard bar would work well, and can be built to be very unobtrusive to the rear floor area.

aggie91 · 10-26-2009, 02:27 PM

Seth,

What is a Satchell link? Do you have a pic of one?

Thanks,

Twisted Minis · 10-27-2009, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggie91

Seth,

What is a Satchell link? Do you have a pic of one?

Thanks,

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357778

*2tons of fun* · 10-27-2009, 01:53 AM

what makes that any different than a double triangulated 4 link?

FnLow69 · 10-27-2009, 10:30 AM

the upper bars are straight, rather than triangulated...

Twisted Minis · 10-27-2009, 12:12 PM

A double triangulated 4-link is also not a good idea on a street driven vehicle.

*2tons of fun* · 10-27-2009, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twisted Minis

A double triangulated 4-link is also not a good idea on a street driven vehicle.

why?

Twisted Minis · 10-28-2009, 01:57 AM

I would prefer if you did a search on that one. You can probably search my posts. I have already made a few posts about the double triangulated 4-link.

In a nutshell, it's not stable and is unpredictable for a street application.

smashingchuck · 10-27-2009, 12:50 PM

Now that is some innovative thinking right there! Nice work.

p8ntballer1911 · 10-28-2009, 06:12 PM

heres mine

smashingchuck · 10-28-2009, 06:16 PM

Are those shocks mounted to the lower bars that attach by the bag?

p8ntballer1911 · 10-28-2009, 06:43 PM

They are mounted to the lower link bars but pretty far from the bag. I cant find a god picture but heres one

draggin86 · 10-29-2009, 03:45 AM

here is a ranger i did

draggin86 · 10-29-2009, 09:55 PM

twisted your setup is pretty slick man i love your work!

p8ntballer1911 · 10-29-2009, 11:51 PM

front is z'd with thorbeck arms. Truck is body dropped and lays rockers.

10-22-2009, 10:19 AM	#1
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10-22-2009, 10:29 AM	#2
1lowdiesel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: central jersey Posts: 763	Re: Wishbone setup? no pics but the only reason i can think not to use one is that it will take up more room in the back. i would think and underslung frame and parallel 4 link would take up a little less room. __________________ 69 4wd V6 20k orig miles!! 05 ccsb 2wd Diesel 500hp bagged and soon to be stock floored. 01 rcsb chevy 2wd 6bt cummins :devil:> build xtremediesel.com

10-22-2009, 10:38 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Wishbone setup? Take a look at this post- LINK FYI- Search is working and a got several good hits off of "Wishbone". As mentioned a 3 link or "wishbone" system is going to be very obtrusive in the rear of your burb. You would be able to maintain a much more functional interior with a 2 or 4 link and a panhard or Watts link. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-22-2009, 10:54 AM	#4
1lowdiesel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: central jersey Posts: 763	Re: Wishbone setup? seth is the man!! __________________ 69 4wd V6 20k orig miles!! 05 ccsb 2wd Diesel 500hp bagged and soon to be stock floored. 01 rcsb chevy 2wd 6bt cummins :devil:> build xtremediesel.com

10-22-2009, 11:01 AM	#5
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: Wishbone setup? does anyone make a 2 link kit that bolt to your stock hangers in the front and go straight back to the rear, and then just use a panhard setup? __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

10-22-2009, 11:07 AM	#6
1lowdiesel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: central jersey Posts: 763	Re: Wishbone setup? you may try ektensive metal worsk for that. __________________ 69 4wd V6 20k orig miles!! 05 ccsb 2wd Diesel 500hp bagged and soon to be stock floored. 01 rcsb chevy 2wd 6bt cummins :devil:> build xtremediesel.com

10-29-2009, 10:57 PM	#8
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,073	Re: Wishbone setup? Twisted your skills are killer! P8baller what did you do upfront? What crossmember set up you go with? __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

10-26-2009, 12:44 PM	#9
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Wishbone setup? You can always put the wishbone on the bottom side of the axle, or run a Satchell link. Or a parallel 3-link with a panhard bar would work well, and can be built to be very unobtrusive to the rear floor area. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

10-26-2009, 02:27 PM	#10
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10-27-2009, 01:53 AM	#12
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10-27-2009, 10:30 AM	#13
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10-27-2009, 12:12 PM	#14
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Wishbone setup? A double triangulated 4-link is also not a good idea on a street driven vehicle. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

10-28-2009, 01:57 AM	#16
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Wishbone setup? I would prefer if you did a search on that one. You can probably search my posts. I have already made a few posts about the double triangulated 4-link. In a nutshell, it's not stable and is unpredictable for a street application. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

10-27-2009, 12:50 PM	#17
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Wishbone setup? Now that is some innovative thinking right there! Nice work. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

10-28-2009, 06:12 PM	#18
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10-28-2009, 06:16 PM	#19
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Wishbone setup? Are those shocks mounted to the lower bars that attach by the bag? __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

10-28-2009, 06:43 PM	#20
p8ntballer1911 Bodydropped71 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Conroe Texas Posts: 264	Re: Wishbone setup? They are mounted to the lower link bars but pretty far from the bag. I cant find a god picture but heres one Attached Images

10-29-2009, 03:45 AM	#21
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Wishbone setup? here is a ranger i did

10-29-2009, 09:55 PM	#22
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Wishbone setup? twisted your setup is pretty slick man i love your work!

10-29-2009, 11:51 PM	#23
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