Suicidedoors Link Bars?

[Nobaddaze]

So im looking into ordering Pre-fabbed 4 link bars from suicidedoors but ive heard rumors of buisness closing down and people waiting 8 weeks for a universal 4 link. anybody have any recent expirience purchasing with SD?

Does anybody have any input on these link bars? Good, Bad? Other options?

Thanks guys

[texastrendz]

I used a triangulated four link on my Dually project and it is nice stuff. I did purchase these parts 5 to 6 years ago. I would not order online, I would talk to a warm body and make sure it was in stock if it were me. I did not have any problem at the time with them. Many vendors on this site may also be able to help you with this.

[Nsanehotrodz]

I used their link kit on the 52' I'm building and am very happy with all of their products. They recently changed their name to quality air ride. The build time on the 4-links are usually 3 weeks. DeWayne

[lolife99]

If your dealings with "Quality Air Ride" fall thru,... contact Nate Porter at Porterbuilt Fabrication.
(http://porterbuiltfabrication.com/)

[Nobaddaze]

Originally Posted by Nsanehotrodz

I used their link kit on the 52' I'm building and am very happy with all of their products. They recently changed their name to quality air ride. The build time on the 4-links are usually 3 weeks. DeWayne

I have heard a lot of good things about thier products, so i guess i just have to go for it...

Is the name change maybe why people might be saying thier going out of buisness?

Thanks for your responses guys.

[mongoose]

maybe... I ordered something from them a week ago show up 3 days later..

[tech@scottshotrods]

Jason Has changed names to quality air ride and yes there are some delays but 8 weeks may be a little extreme. We have 4 links instock ready to ship and offer huge forum member discounts and free tech advice our product or not.... Let me know if you have any questions regarding our 4-link or a 4-link in general...

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by jon@scottshotrods

Jason Has changed names to quality air ride and yes there are some delays but 8 weeks may be a little extreme. We have 4 links instock ready to ship and offer huge forum member discounts and free tech advice our product or not.... Let me know if you have any questions regarding our 4-link or a 4-link in general...

My choice would be to support those that support us...

[Nobaddaze]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

My choice would be to support those that support us...

I would definately like to support people that are associated with this forum because this is where I am.

I was thinking of using "SD" or "QAR" Because of the ability to buy 4 link bars custom made to my desired dimension.

Is there any other vendors here on the forum that can do this? I need 4 bars with 2.25" Bushings on each end with a 19.5" center to center length measurement. I really like the beefy look of the 1.5" tubing also. QAR is around 200 bucks for all four bars.


Any ideas??

[Nobaddaze]

I really appreciate your input on this issue...

Thanks again

[texastrendz]

Originally Posted by Nobaddaze

I really appreciate your input on this issue...

Thanks again

You need to call Nathan at Porterbuilt Streetrods. He is a busy man, but he will spend the time with you to make sure you get it right the first time. PM him on this forum Porterbuilt is what you are looking for. I have given him a lot of money just for this reason.

[tech@scottshotrods]

We can build you link bars to any length and have them done quick!.... I will PM you.

[texastrendz]

Originally Posted by jon@scottshotrods

We can build you link bars to any length and have them done quick!.... I will PM you.

Or Jon at scotts hotrods. lol.

[colin_havens]

I have worked with Nate @ Porterbuilt as well as Jason @ Suicide doors (now Quality Air Ride), and have gotten great support from both of them. I ordered my 4 link from Jason back when I was building my truck, and their 4 links are not a "universal" kit. They wanted to know axle diameter for the tabs, link bar lengths, ect. It was made to what I needed, and the fit was excellent. Really beefy stuff too, a guy I know that builds mustangs could not believe how big the bars were, as they were alot bigger than the typical 4 links you see under the drag cars you see. I guess if you are not worried about weight, you can use big stuff like that.

That being said, I know they are behind, as Jason does most of the welding to ensire quality, but it does take a while to get some things. The quality is there, and I have no clue what the wait time would be for some of their stuff. It would be best to call them, as every time I have ordered from them they have been up front with me on what the expected wait will be, and I have usually recieved it before they said.

Also you can check with Nate @ porterbuilt, as he has always been VERY helpful and knowledgeable when I have had questions, and all I have ordered from him so far is some billet rack and pinion bushings. Nate specalizes in these trucks, and Im sure will build you a 4 link made to your specs, instead of shipping out a "universal" kit. The parts I have seen of Nate's are always quality stuff as well, and he does back up his parts and is there to answer any questions you may have.

In the end, either choice would be a great one, just dont order a universal kit from just whatever company you find that says they can ship it out the fastest. You may have to wait a little longer, but it will save you a ton of install time when you dont have to spend hours upon hours to make some universal kit fit your build. The install will go much smoother, look better, and a much more enjoyable experence instead of frustrating as hell.

[Nobaddaze]

Thanks a ton guys...

Im actually designing my own bolt on four link but i just cant beat the price of building my own bars vs. buying pre-fabbed, (Time=Money) Im not trying to save a ton of money but to just challenge myself. You guys are definately making it easier...

Heres a pic of my Solidworks so far. whatcha guys think?

[texastrendz]

Some of Nates four links, just to give you some more ideas:

http://www.porterbuiltfabrication.co...arting-at-1900

[PBFAB.COM]

The drawing looks very nice. We have a bolt in four-link that is similar... the design will work well. Let me know if you need some parts or pieces to put it all together (rod ends, tube inserts, misalignments, DOM). We can help get you the parts so you can weld it all up yourself and save a few bucks.

Nate

[Nobaddaze]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

The drawing looks very nice. We have a bolt in four-link that is similar... the design will work well. Let me know if you need some parts or pieces to put it all together (rod ends, tube inserts, misalignments, DOM). We can help get you the parts so you can weld it all up yourself and save a few bucks.

Nate

Thanks nate, that means alot coming from you...I love your stuff. I see your in mesa correct? I work off of greenfield and mcdowell...are you close? Id love to get the parts i need locally. I dont like ordering online because i want to touch the part before i pay for it

Id love to come by your shop sometime if thats cool with you...

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by Nobaddaze

Thanks nate, that means alot coming from you...I love your stuff. I see your in mesa correct? I work off of greenfield and mcdowell...are you close? Id love to get the parts i need locally. I dont like ordering online because i want to touch the part before i pay for it

Id love to come by your shop sometime if thats cool with you...

We used to be right there off Higley and Main, moved a little further East a year ago (Ironwood and Guadalupe). We can arrange a time to meet up if you would like. Just shoot me a PM or email with your number and a good time to call you and we can go from there.

Nate