I removed a really bad triangulated 4-link on my 29 hiboy and replaced it with a home-grown system modeled after the Mustang II using P&J links and bushings. Actually, just the links, I still have the same Carrera coil-overs.

When I first did the work, I drove the car for a few months to make sure there were no cracks forming in the welds or other related problems, and that I liked it (read: that it was actually an improvement), and it really was. I aligned the rear to the chassis centerline, and performed a thrust alignment at the same time, and the car now tracks perfectly straight with my hands off the wheel. Can't ask for more than that, plus the ride was vastly improved.

I blew it apart for polishing and painting and then re-installed it, only to find that it doesn't feel as good. The alignment is still great, but the ride seems too harsh. For safety, I used stopnuts on all moving parts, but I wonder if I've over-tightened the bolts, causing a lack of freedom of motion? Any thoughts or experiences to share on this? I didn't torque the bolts other by feel.