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Old 10-15-2011, 03:09 PM   #1
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4 link ?

im lookin at this kit for my 70 gmc it has leaf springs

http://www.avsontheweb.com/product.p...cat=334&page=1

wut would be best way 2 install it

edit: or would a diff kit do me better?
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Old 10-15-2011, 03:18 PM   #2
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Re: 4 link ?

Unless you have fabrication and welding skills that kit is not a good idea. You have to know what your doing in order to install it properly. Its a complete weld in deal and it not application specific. If your comfortable welding and fabricating then the kit isnt a big deal just takes time and patience. This is not a do it yourself kit.
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Old 10-15-2011, 03:20 PM   #3
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Unless you have fabrication and welding skills that kit is not a good idea. You have to know what your doing in order to install it properly. Its a complete weld in deal and it not application specific. If your comfortable welding and fabricating then the kit isnt a big deal just takes time and patience. This is not a do it yourself kit.
i got a friend whos like a master at it he will be doing the welding lol i just need like a build idea i guess like 2 bars on out side of frame str8

and the other 2 like a /\ thing lol
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Old 10-15-2011, 03:23 PM   #4
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Re: 4 link ?

If your looking to eliminate the leaf springs and go to a true 4 link you would be better off to just back half the truck. S&W has a bunch of kits. The biggest issue is making sure your axle centerline stays where it belongs.
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Old 10-15-2011, 03:26 PM   #5
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If your looking to eliminate the leaf springs and go to a true 4 link you would be better off to just back half the truck. S&W has a bunch of kits. The biggest issue is making sure your axle centerline stays where it belongs.
well im not making truck lay frame i just wanna c notch and bag it lol
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Old 10-15-2011, 04:25 PM   #6
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Unless you have fabrication and welding skills that kit is not a good idea. You have to know what your doing in order to install it properly. Its a complete weld in deal and it not application specific. If your comfortable welding and fabricating then the kit isnt a big deal just takes time and patience. This is not a do it yourself kit.
This is not a do it yourself kit. im really think about it arnt they all do your self kits
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Old 10-15-2011, 04:47 PM   #7
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well im not making truck lay frame i just wanna c notch and bag it lol
Its not about laying frame its about having a safe suspension. If your geometry is not correct you will have a disaster on your hands. I'm not trying to turn you away from doing it but being able to weld is only one small part of it. Suspension is a giant safety issue. Both for the people in your truck and the people around you on the road.
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Old 10-16-2011, 12:16 AM   #8
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alright got any tips/tricks u can share?
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Old 10-16-2011, 03:27 AM   #9
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Talk to nate aka porterbuilt on here he probably can do a trailing arm kit like the chevy trucks used.
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Old 10-17-2011, 10:41 AM   #10
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I will post a four link install video here shortly... it is as basic as it gets. Keep an eye out for it.
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