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Old 11-30-2009, 06:28 PM   #19
mckeddie
 
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i like the idea of a 3 link for 2 reasons. 1) packaging is easier as mentioned above, it was a nightmare getting a dual triangulated 4 link to work on my jeep, the driveshaft was hard to miss with the upper link (resolved with a 2'' taller than wanted rideheight, and a bent upper link to clear). 2) you can still run mechanical steering with hydro assist, as the track bar keeps the axle located in line with the drag link through the axles arc, going 4 link will require full hydro. the main problems i have with the 3 link is the side to side swing of hte axle through the range of motion (again, from the trac bar), and the fact that if you break an upper, and you are running airshocks or coilovers, you just broke alot more than a heim or bushing, you also probably ripped the end off of your $hock.

you're going to need ot take tire size seriously into to consideration with your wheelbase too, you don't want ot be hung up on your belly everytime you come over somethinng.
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