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Old 12-16-2014, 12:42 PM   #28
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Re: My 52 GMC Build

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Originally Posted by alaska gasser View Post
Not throwing any rocks, but I'm wondering if that 4 link is going to work properly and safely with the upper bars at that angle instead of straight above the bottom ones?
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No worries. Its a double triangulated 4 link, its used to keep the axle centered in the frame more. 4X4's use it in extreme. I had to use it due to my limited space and not enough angle left and right. Didn't want a pan hard bar. I talked to the shop that shortened my axle. The only down fall is it increases the height of my roll center. The truck will lean in the corner more but i figured with a 1000 lb motor up front I don' think the back will do much.
Triangulated 4-links are more forgiving for install and geometry as well. They're fairly popular in hot rods too, not the double triangulated as yours is but just the top bar. Your setup looks good, I am excited to see more of this build.
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