Thread: which 4 link to use
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03-16-2007 05:14 AM #1
which 4 link to use
I'm building a 33 plymouth and want to use either the 4 link triangular or do I use the parallel. Will either one have alot of wheel hop or none at all? Who sells a good set up with instructions for a 9 inch ford........thanks
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03-16-2007 06:12 AM #2
I prefer the triangulated 4 link as it doesn't require a Watt's linkage or Panhard bar to control side to side movement. Never experience wheel hop problems with either....Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
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03-16-2007 06:30 AM #3
I have a Chris Alstons chassisworks 4 bar with a panhard bar,am very happy with it.I think he also has triangulated if I remember right.
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03-19-2007 02:23 PM #4
I would always use a triangulated when possible. Like Dave said no chance of side to side movement.
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03-19-2007 03:27 PM #5
Go triangulated, for sure. Fewer parts, nice setup.
Just about any of the suppliers will sell you a triangulated 4-bar - and most of them are darn near identical. Alston, TCI, Pet and Jakes, Progressive Automotive, SAC.
However, you might have a little difficulty finding one ready-made for a '33 Plymouth. there's no problem finding ready-made axle brackets for a 9" Ford, but the frame mounts might require some cutting/fabrication. I'm guessing that something made for a 33-34 Ford could be readily adapted.
Don't worry about wheel hop.Last edited by Henry Rifle; 03-19-2007 at 03:32 PM.
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