jps4jeep
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Linking is not hard, it is time consuming and assuming you have some fabrication skills, it's very easy. I am finding that I have to make all my own brackets and heavily modify the ones I though would just be weld in and go.
I seriously considered 4 linking my truck, the problem I was having is I was too much horrizontal seperation at the axle on the upper links or the links would be too short and angle too acute. Also my links would have had to hang pretty low under the frame in teh rear and at the axles to maintain enough vertical seperation and still allow the links to clear "stuff" (oil pan, starter, exhaust etc..)
I ended up going with a modified radius arm, In my experience, this type of link will offer a lot more stability while driving since radius arms, by design will limit axle movement (flex) Mind you, my truck is used mostly as a DD and tow pig. off roading is limited to class 6 roads and out on the beach.
I recently picked up a D60. it needs a complete rebuild and re-gear and I simply do not want to invest the money into that right now so I am finishing up the build with the d44, but when I get the 60 in, I am very much considering switching to a 3 link. 3 link suspensions, assuming you set it up properly, is just as strong as a 4 link.
I seriously considered 4 linking my truck, the problem I was having is I was too much horrizontal seperation at the axle on the upper links or the links would be too short and angle too acute. Also my links would have had to hang pretty low under the frame in teh rear and at the axles to maintain enough vertical seperation and still allow the links to clear "stuff" (oil pan, starter, exhaust etc..)
I ended up going with a modified radius arm, In my experience, this type of link will offer a lot more stability while driving since radius arms, by design will limit axle movement (flex) Mind you, my truck is used mostly as a DD and tow pig. off roading is limited to class 6 roads and out on the beach.
I recently picked up a D60. it needs a complete rebuild and re-gear and I simply do not want to invest the money into that right now so I am finishing up the build with the d44, but when I get the 60 in, I am very much considering switching to a 3 link. 3 link suspensions, assuming you set it up properly, is just as strong as a 4 link.