Advantage of 4-link over reagular frame mounted bags? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SKarpenz · 02-02-2008, 10:19 AM

I'm building the air suspension on my truck, and I'm only gonna use it for basic ****, nothing fancy. Any advantage of using the 4 link? The kits are like 600$. I'm trying to see if its worth it.

Rc 415 · 02-02-2008, 10:26 AM

more lift, better ride, just 2 benefits...

red02chevy · 02-02-2008, 11:30 AM

*****************'s 4links are only like $375 shipped. Then you had a panhard for another $130........

Do some searching on the web and you'll find out the advantages of 4links.

SKarpenz · 02-02-2008, 11:39 AM

I've done a little research, but I wanted to hear from the fullsize chevy guys on this. If ride quality and lift height are all thats affected then I wont bother with a 4 link. The only times it will be driving anyway are to the shop (3 miles) and back and onto a trailer. It will usually be on the floor, lol.

red02chevy · 02-02-2008, 11:50 AM

what are you comparing this 4link to? a 2link? mono leafs? etc?

SKarpenz · 02-02-2008, 02:12 PM

http://www.jpkustoms.com/catalog/com...c10-p-484.html

How about that? Seems basic, and at that price its perfect for what I need.

Rollie396 · 02-02-2008, 02:27 PM

Like mentioned above,a bit more info on the current setup would help.I'll assume you're talking about a square body with leaf rear.I own an 80 and I've considered bagging it.The first thing I would do is lose the leafs and install a four link.To me ride quality is number 1,I don't want to spend a bunch of time and cash on an air set up to have it ride poorly or have less travel than is possible.
As for the jpkustoms kit,I don't know much about those valves,but I haven't heard much good about the Thompson compressors.I have no personal experience with them though.
I didn't notice a notch with that kit?You'll be wanting one of those as well.Easy to make one for next to nothing if you have the tools/equipment.

SKarpenz · 02-02-2008, 02:38 PM

Yeah I know I'll need notches, but I weld and that wont be a big deal at all. I just want to know if its gonna be absolutely worth it to go with the 4 link when I could spend that money elsewhere.

red02chevy · 02-02-2008, 04:04 PM

Well let us know what we're comparing this 4link to.

I wouldn't buy any "kits".

Let us know what you're wanting out of the system and we can tell you the best parts you'll be able to get.

They do offer a few bolt on 4links for these trucks too. Hell, even bolt in step notches.

**N2TRUX** · 02-03-2008, 12:15 AM

It really depends on what your trying to accomplish. Do you want it low, or really low? You can get it low using a mild notch, and air over leaf. This set up will ride just fine.

If you want it on the ground, or close to it you will need a 4 link in the rear. It will require the front to be modified extensively as well.

baggedcten · 02-03-2008, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKarpenz

http://www.jpkustoms.com/catalog/com...c10-p-484.html

How about that? Seems basic, and at that price its perfect for what I need.

thats a fbi air bag kit you should just order it straight from fbi.com

http://www.fbirides.com/product.asp?idno=264839

02-02-2008, 10:19 AM	#1
SKarpenz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Valdosta Posts: 71	Advantage of 4-link over reagular frame mounted bags? I'm building the air suspension on my truck, and I'm only gonna use it for basic ****, nothing fancy. Any advantage of using the 4 link? The kits are like 600$. I'm trying to see if its worth it.

02-02-2008, 10:26 AM	#2
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Advantage of 4-link over reagular frame mounted bags? more lift, better ride, just 2 benefits... __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

02-02-2008, 11:30 AM	#3
red02chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: TX Posts: 499	Re: Advantage of 4-link over reagular frame mounted bags? *****************'s 4links are only like $375 shipped. Then you had a panhard for another $130........ Do some searching on the web and you'll find out the advantages of 4links. __________________

02-02-2008, 11:39 AM	#4
SKarpenz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Valdosta Posts: 71	Re: Advantage of 4-link over reagular frame mounted bags? I've done a little research, but I wanted to hear from the fullsize chevy guys on this. If ride quality and lift height are all thats affected then I wont bother with a 4 link. The only times it will be driving anyway are to the shop (3 miles) and back and onto a trailer. It will usually be on the floor, lol.

02-02-2008, 11:50 AM	#5
red02chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: TX Posts: 499	Re: Advantage of 4-link over reagular frame mounted bags? what are you comparing this 4link to? a 2link? mono leafs? etc? __________________

02-02-2008, 02:12 PM	#6
SKarpenz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Valdosta Posts: 71	Re: Advantage of 4-link over reagular frame mounted bags? http://www.jpkustoms.com/catalog/com...c10-p-484.html How about that? Seems basic, and at that price its perfect for what I need.

02-02-2008, 02:27 PM	#7
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: Advantage of 4-link over reagular frame mounted bags? Like mentioned above,a bit more info on the current setup would help.I'll assume you're talking about a square body with leaf rear.I own an 80 and I've considered bagging it.The first thing I would do is lose the leafs and install a four link.To me ride quality is number 1,I don't want to spend a bunch of time and cash on an air set up to have it ride poorly or have less travel than is possible. As for the jpkustoms kit,I don't know much about those valves,but I haven't heard much good about the Thompson compressors.I have no personal experience with them though. I didn't notice a notch with that kit?You'll be wanting one of those as well.Easy to make one for next to nothing if you have the tools/equipment. __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics Last edited by Rollie396; 02-02-2008 at 02:30 PM.

02-02-2008, 02:38 PM	#8
SKarpenz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Valdosta Posts: 71	Re: Advantage of 4-link over reagular frame mounted bags? Yeah I know I'll need notches, but I weld and that wont be a big deal at all. I just want to know if its gonna be absolutely worth it to go with the 4 link when I could spend that money elsewhere.

02-02-2008, 04:04 PM	#9
red02chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: TX Posts: 499	Re: Advantage of 4-link over reagular frame mounted bags? Well let us know what we're comparing this 4link to. I wouldn't buy any "kits". Let us know what you're wanting out of the system and we can tell you the best parts you'll be able to get. They do offer a few bolt on 4links for these trucks too. Hell, even bolt in step notches. __________________

02-03-2008, 12:15 AM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Advantage of 4-link over reagular frame mounted bags? It really depends on what your trying to accomplish. Do you want it low, or really low? You can get it low using a mild notch, and air over leaf. This set up will ride just fine. If you want it on the ground, or close to it you will need a 4 link in the rear. It will require the front to be modified extensively as well. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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