Four Links for 67-72?????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Crank · 09-09-2002, 09:43 PM

Is there any triangulated four link rear suspension kits for 67-72's? Also, if there is not, could you adapt another kit or would another kit work, From like a newer model truck? Input would be appreciated. I found like 2 kits but they don't specify what they would work on. Also, could you use coil overs? And is there any type of sway bars available. Thanks
Brandon

70 Jimmy · 09-09-2002, 10:25 PM

Summit has a generic 4 link for less than $300 w/o the rod ends. Those can run up to $400 but I think you can find them cheaper like in a Speedway catalog. It's not a triangulated 4 link though so you still have to have a panhard bar.

slam33 · 09-10-2002, 10:00 AM

Most 4 link setups are going to be a "you fit it" kit. Coil overs can be used but your going to have a soft rear end. There's a reson for those big coils back there. It's a truck and it's heavy. Coil overs work great on a sports car or a bucket T but you have a big heavy truck. I know it might look cool with shinny 4 links and coil overs but unless your going to tow the thing to shows, your not going to get much use out of them. If your looking to imrove your handling, your going in the wrong direction. You need a suspention system that can handle the weight first. You trailing arms and coils are a great setup. Nascar ran them for years.

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 09-10-2002, 10:00 AM

If you have a coil spring rearend now save your money you have a better setup now for traction than a 4-link. just add some HAL 140lb adjustable coilovers and your in business. If your going for looks e-mail me and i'll get you pics of a couple of customers trucks we have put 4-links on.

Crank · 09-10-2002, 08:17 PM

Okay, my reason for asking about the coil-overs are just an alternative idea for bags at the time. I am just trying to get a image in my head of the truck before I build it. I plan to install bags. But first I gotta learn to weld and cut. Im 15, so I'm new into it. I should be getting a truck within the coming months, unless I build the 400sb I have first. Which i plan to go 0.030 over with forged crank, pistons, and good rods.

the buildup will start from there. If anyone has any pics of air setups or the compressors, and four-links, It'd be really nice of ya.

Thanks
Brandon

73GMC · 09-10-2002, 10:57 PM

go here.

www.airride.com

nate68 · 09-11-2002, 11:09 PM

if you have leafs, ride tech makes a 4 link airbag conversion. they did it in a magazine on a burb like a year ago or something.

09-09-2002, 09:43 PM	#1
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Four Links for 67-72?????? Is there any triangulated four link rear suspension kits for 67-72's? Also, if there is not, could you adapt another kit or would another kit work, From like a newer model truck? Input would be appreciated. I found like 2 kits but they don't specify what they would work on. Also, could you use coil overs? And is there any type of sway bars available. Thanks Brandon

09-09-2002, 10:25 PM	#2
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	Summit has a generic 4 link for less than $300 w/o the rod ends. Those can run up to $400 but I think you can find them cheaper like in a Speedway catalog. It's not a triangulated 4 link though so you still have to have a panhard bar. __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

09-10-2002, 10:00 AM	#3
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	Most 4 link setups are going to be a "you fit it" kit. Coil overs can be used but your going to have a soft rear end. There's a reson for those big coils back there. It's a truck and it's heavy. Coil overs work great on a sports car or a bucket T but you have a big heavy truck. I know it might look cool with shinny 4 links and coil overs but unless your going to tow the thing to shows, your not going to get much use out of them. If your looking to imrove your handling, your going in the wrong direction. You need a suspention system that can handle the weight first. You trailing arms and coils are a great setup. Nascar ran them for years. __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>

09-10-2002, 10:00 AM	#4
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	If you have a coil spring rearend now save your money you have a better setup now for traction than a 4-link. just add some HAL 140lb adjustable coilovers and your in business. If your going for looks e-mail me and i'll get you pics of a couple of customers trucks we have put 4-links on. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

09-10-2002, 10:57 PM	#6
73GMC Proud American Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Great State of Texas, USA Posts: 97	4 link site go here. www.airride.com

09-10-2002, 08:17 PM	#5
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Okay, my reason for asking about the coil-overs are just an alternative idea for bags at the time. I am just trying to get a image in my head of the truck before I build it. I plan to install bags. But first I gotta learn to weld and cut. Im 15, so I'm new into it. I should be getting a truck within the coming months, unless I build the 400sb I have first. Which i plan to go 0.030 over with forged crank, pistons, and good rods. the buildup will start from there. If anyone has any pics of air setups or the compressors, and four-links, It'd be really nice of ya. Thanks Brandon

09-11-2002, 11:09 PM	#7
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	if you have leafs, ride tech makes a 4 link airbag conversion. they did it in a magazine on a burb like a year ago or something. __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.



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