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Old 11-12-2010, 07:50 PM   #1
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4-link or triangulated

if you could put either 4-link or trianguled rear suspension in which would you do and why, i'm also doing front and rear ridetech air ride, and if 4-link what is the best setup out there thanks pete
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Old 11-12-2010, 08:04 PM   #2
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Re: 4-link or triangulated

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if you could put either 4-link or trianguled rear suspension in which would you do and why, i'm also doing front and rear ridetech air ride, and if 4-link what is the best setup out there thanks pete
I did a triangulated 4 link in mine. Well Y link but basically a triangulated 4 link... Why? Because it keeps the axle centered without a panhard bar.
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Old 11-12-2010, 08:55 PM   #3
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Re: 4-link or triangulated

like Sams said 4 link is the best for air ride. plenty of movement and no panhard
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Old 11-12-2010, 09:12 PM   #4
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Re: 4-link or triangulated

who sells a good triangulated kit , would you go air bags or shockwave, i have shockwave 1000 on front know thanks pete
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Re: 4-link or triangulated

I'm pretty impressed with Ride Tech's stuff.
I built mine.
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Old 11-13-2010, 02:28 AM   #6
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Shoot us a e-mail we will give you a killer deal
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Old 11-13-2010, 02:00 PM   #7
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Re: 4-link or triangulated

We are currently running a special on the 4-link suspensions,

Your choice of Coilovers, Air Bags, or Ridetech's Shockwaves

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430459
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Old 11-13-2010, 02:15 PM   #8
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Re: 4-link or triangulated

Im putting a tri 4 link in my 57. With shockwaves front and back. I got all my stuff from ridetech.
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Old 11-13-2010, 02:51 PM   #9
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Re: 4-link or triangulated

We are running a Special here at Scott's on our New Triangulated Universal 4-link
Which includes the (4) bars (2) parallel (2) triangulated bars 1-1/8"x 1/4 wall DOM with 3/4" heims on one end and fixed energy suspension bushings on the other with all mounting brackets and hardware retails for $330.00 Forum Members pricing $295.00

Air bag upgrade
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(2) Firestone F9000s, (set of 4)Upper and lower weld on mounts,(2) Gas Shocks, (set of 4) weld on shock mounts with hardware Retails for $450.00 Forum Member Pricing all for $325.00

Shock Wave Upgrade:
(1pr) ShockWave Single Adjust with Upper mounting cross member Not some bracket you have to locate your self and lower mounts Retails for $1200.00 Keep in mind the ShockWave Single Adjust retail for $900.00 so you are getting 1pr of single adjust master series Shockwaves, Upper cross member with mounts lower weld on mounts all for $950!!
Black Series Shockwaves available same kit as mentioned above with Black Series $700.00

Available with coil overs as well...
Email me at jonm@scottshotrods.com or PM me with any questions
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Old 11-14-2010, 11:02 PM   #10
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Do you have any pics of this setup?
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Old 11-15-2010, 09:55 AM   #11
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Re: 4-link or triangulated

I'm running a 4 link in mine but if I could do it over I'd do a triangulated. The 4 link is fine but if you're not using a ford 9 in the rear attaching the panhard is a pain.
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Old 11-15-2010, 01:23 PM   #12
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Re: 4-link or triangulated

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if you could put either 4-link or trianguled rear suspension in which would you do and why, i'm also doing front and rear ridetech air ride, and if 4-link what is the best setup out there thanks pete
Tri-angulated 4-link, & heres why...
Tri-angulated 4-link positivly locates & holds the rear end (side to side) with no side movement during the suspension travel (important if tires are close to frame / inner fenders). This is goodness...

parallel 4-link requires a panhard rod, & panhard rod (by design) will move the rear end side ways during the suspension travel. The longer the panhard rod, the larger the arc., = less side movement, but you wont get rid of "all" side movement. Not a big deal if you have the room for some side movement....
you pro suspension builders can probably explain it better than I,
you better jump on "Scottshotrods" offer, its a good deal. Might have take advantage of the deal my self for future project
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