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Big Irish · 03-02-2008, 08:05 PM

Anyone running a watts link with bags ? Love to know your opinions .
Thanks .
67 short wide

Slmd92DIME · 03-03-2008, 02:54 AM

Started on mine this week havnt finished it yet.

**ChiefRocka** · 03-03-2008, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Irish

Anyone running a watts link with bags ? Love to know your opinions .
Thanks .
67 short wide

Check out the 67 link in my signature....This was a one off assembly I built for a 14 Bolt Full Floater. The operation of a watt-link is super-precise, with 0 side to side movement at all. Up and down, the axle remained within a 1/64"
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Big Irish · 03-03-2008, 09:35 AM

That's great news . I will lookinto getting one . From what you are saying it should solve my problem without cutting my truck . Any opinons on which one . I have seen the KP one , it is well within my skill set to intall . The crazy thing is the one from Totaly polished is the same money , and yes it is fully polished unit . but welding and some skills I dont have are needed .
The other question is I cant seem to find contact info on the KP site to find out how much clearance i need from my dif to the fuel cell which i have mounted between the rails .
Anyone know /
Thanks again

**ChiefRocka** · 03-03-2008, 10:05 PM

The KP unit is a quality product that will bolt-up to the 12-bolt.

I didn't know the TP was the same price....nice piece there too.

Regardless, the watts is the way to go !!!

Let me know if I can be of more assistance.

stunna · 03-04-2008, 02:53 AM

can someone give me a link to a site that has the info on the watts link. i am interested if it is a true bolt in kit for my 69. thanks

jlaird · 03-04-2008, 03:18 AM

kp components

totally polished

speedwaymotors Some guys have used this one, but you'll have to do some fabricating to make it fit.

hotrodhomi · 03-04-2008, 03:35 AM

I put the KP link in my blazer this weekend. I had to modify the crossmember in front of the gas tank. and extend the flexible brake line. crossmember mod should not be needed on a truck from what I've been told.

hotrodhomi · 03-04-2008, 03:37 AM

FYI, KP link is not totally bolt on if your frame is not boxed. You need to weld a plate on the frame (box it in) on each side.

jwcardy · 03-04-2008, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

FYI, KP link is not totally bolt on if your frame is not boxed. You need to weld a plate on the frame (box it in) on each side.

thats good to know...
-wes

Big Irish · 03-04-2008, 07:39 AM

Did installing that KP setup totally eliminate your side to movement . I have 1 " or less tire clearance at ride hieght .
Thanks

Big Irish · 03-04-2008, 07:40 AM

Do you have a watts link in your own truck ?

hotrodhomi · 03-04-2008, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Irish

Did installing that KP setup totally eliminate your side to movement . I have 1 " or less tire clearance at ride hieght .
Thanks

I'm still in the process of finishing the install. I need to do some more measurements and adjusting the link bars, but I expect to see no side to side movement. The theory of the watts link is zero side to side movement. I'll let you know after next weekend what the actual results are. I'm optimistic.

When I called about the adjustable panhard bar they said that there was only 1/2 inch of side to side movement throughout the travel. The watts should be much less if any.

Big Irish · 03-04-2008, 07:56 AM

thanks for the response , good luck next weekend . How much was the kit ?

**ChiefRocka** · 03-04-2008, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Irish

Did installing that KP setup totally eliminate your side to movement . I have 1 " or less tire clearance at ride hieght .
Thanks

Like I mentioned before....there is NO side to movement at all.....

Absolutely none !!

CHeck out this F-150 I did a while ago...

This thing has 23" wheels, with less than 1/8" clearance on the side where the fender radius start to drop down. Bagged, with custom cantilevers and watts link

No rubbing...constant axle locating thru ENTIRE suspension travel...
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Sorry for the Ford pics....not my truck...not my style of doors...but thats what the customer wanted...money is money !!

Slmd92DIME · 03-04-2008, 08:33 AM

In the new Sport Truck they have a article about how to properly set up a watts link and panhard bar... I referred to it a couple times. Like at half travel the "pivot arm" should be just a little off center and the watts link bars should be horizontal with the ground... I didnt know that.. I dunno it was very helpful to me though

hotrodhomi · 03-04-2008, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Slmd92DIME

In the new Sport Truck they have a article about how to properly set up a watts link and panhard bar... I referred to it a couple times. Like at half travel the "pivot arm" should be just a little off center and the watts link bars should be horizontal with the ground... I didnt know that.. I dunno it was very helpful to me though

Good to know. What month is that?

**ChiefRocka** · 03-04-2008, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slmd92DIME

In the new Sport Truck they have a article about how to properly set up a watts link and panhard bar... I referred to it a couple times. Like at half travel the "pivot arm" should be just a little off center and the watts link bars should be horizontal with the ground... I didnt know that.. I dunno it was very helpful to me though

That is correct. I found that out when doing the 14 bolt. If the center is straight up and down, then it'll run out of travel and pull to the side. This was happening with just the bag travel (8")....you would need a little more offset with a canti set-up.

Slmd92DIME · 03-04-2008, 03:52 PM

April '08... Green and blue fullsize GMC on the cover and a chick in a red shirt.

Big Irish · 03-04-2008, 06:57 PM

Chief thanks for the clearity . Do you believe with my adjustable panhard bar that I would be safe for clearance . Like i said I have nearly an inch on both sides at one point in the suspension travel . But maybe I am just not adjusting it properly .I am going to order the KP unit if need be but would appreciate your opinion before spending that $ .
I am going to get that Sport Truck Article right away and see if that gives me some info as well .
Thanks again .

**ChiefRocka** · 03-04-2008, 08:04 PM

If you have a whole inch on both sides, then I think you would be fine with just a panhard bar.

Center it a ride height, and away you go.

Big Irish · 03-04-2008, 08:26 PM

As soon as the snow is gone that will be my plan , thanks again . I hope you dont mind if I keep your contact for future info .

**ChiefRocka** · 03-06-2008, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Irish

As soon as the snow is gone that will be my plan , thanks again . I hope you dont mind if I keep your contact for future info .

No problem....Have a good day

Big Irish · 03-06-2008, 08:36 AM

minus 14 degrees and snowing here , trying to work in the garage to center the panhard bar , it is a short one not the long one . frkn feezn
I think I need to wait until I can get this truck on a drive on hoist to do this set up . Thank's again .

Dinos63 · 03-06-2008, 08:58 AM

here is my kp 6 link

03-02-2008, 08:05 PM	#1
Big Irish Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 110	Watts link info Anyone running a watts link with bags ? Love to know your opinions . Thanks . 67 short wide __________________ 1955 Chevy 2 door Wagon 1967 Short Wide BAGGED Gone to someone else 1953 Shop truck Clipped and Snipped sold 1951 GMC Bagged and patina

03-03-2008, 02:54 AM	#2
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: Watts linkinfo Started on mine this week havnt finished it yet. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269019 Petitioning No Regrets MD/WV

03-03-2008, 09:35 AM	#4
Big Irish Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 110	Re: Watts link info That's great news . I will lookinto getting one . From what you are saying it should solve my problem without cutting my truck . Any opinons on which one . I have seen the KP one , it is well within my skill set to intall . The crazy thing is the one from Totaly polished is the same money , and yes it is fully polished unit . but welding and some skills I dont have are needed . The other question is I cant seem to find contact info on the KP site to find out how much clearance i need from my dif to the fuel cell which i have mounted between the rails . Anyone know / Thanks again __________________ 1955 Chevy 2 door Wagon 1967 Short Wide BAGGED Gone to someone else 1953 Shop truck Clipped and Snipped sold 1951 GMC Bagged and patina

03-03-2008, 10:05 PM	#5
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Watts link info The KP unit is a quality product that will bolt-up to the 12-bolt. I didn't know the TP was the same price....nice piece there too. Regardless, the watts is the way to go !!! Let me know if I can be of more assistance. __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

03-04-2008, 02:53 AM	#6
stunna Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: high point nc Posts: 442	Re: Watts link info can someone give me a link to a site that has the info on the watts link. i am interested if it is a true bolt in kit for my 69. thanks

03-04-2008, 03:18 AM	#7
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Watts link info kp components totally polished speedwaymotors Some guys have used this one, but you'll have to do some fabricating to make it fit. Last edited by jlaird; 03-04-2008 at 03:23 AM.

03-04-2008, 03:35 AM	#8
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Watts link info I put the KP link in my blazer this weekend. I had to modify the crossmember in front of the gas tank. and extend the flexible brake line. crossmember mod should not be needed on a truck from what I've been told. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

03-04-2008, 03:37 AM	#9
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Watts link info FYI, KP link is not totally bolt on if your frame is not boxed. You need to weld a plate on the frame (box it in) on each side. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

03-04-2008, 07:39 AM	#11
Big Irish Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 110	Re: Watts link info Did installing that KP setup totally eliminate your side to movement . I have 1 " or less tire clearance at ride hieght . Thanks __________________ 1955 Chevy 2 door Wagon 1967 Short Wide BAGGED Gone to someone else 1953 Shop truck Clipped and Snipped sold 1951 GMC Bagged and patina

03-04-2008, 07:40 AM	#12
Big Irish Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 110	Re: Watts link info Do you have a watts link in your own truck ? __________________ 1955 Chevy 2 door Wagon 1967 Short Wide BAGGED Gone to someone else 1953 Shop truck Clipped and Snipped sold 1951 GMC Bagged and patina

03-04-2008, 07:56 AM	#14
Big Irish Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 110	Re: Watts link info thanks for the response , good luck next weekend . How much was the kit ? __________________ 1955 Chevy 2 door Wagon 1967 Short Wide BAGGED Gone to someone else 1953 Shop truck Clipped and Snipped sold 1951 GMC Bagged and patina

03-04-2008, 08:33 AM	#16
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: Watts link info In the new Sport Truck they have a article about how to properly set up a watts link and panhard bar... I referred to it a couple times. Like at half travel the "pivot arm" should be just a little off center and the watts link bars should be horizontal with the ground... I didnt know that.. I dunno it was very helpful to me though __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269019 Petitioning No Regrets MD/WV

03-04-2008, 03:52 PM	#19
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: Watts link info April '08... Green and blue fullsize GMC on the cover and a chick in a red shirt. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269019 Petitioning No Regrets MD/WV

03-04-2008, 06:57 PM	#20
Big Irish Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 110	Re: Watts link info Chief thanks for the clearity . Do you believe with my adjustable panhard bar that I would be safe for clearance . Like i said I have nearly an inch on both sides at one point in the suspension travel . But maybe I am just not adjusting it properly .I am going to order the KP unit if need be but would appreciate your opinion before spending that $ . I am going to get that Sport Truck Article right away and see if that gives me some info as well . Thanks again . __________________ 1955 Chevy 2 door Wagon 1967 Short Wide BAGGED Gone to someone else 1953 Shop truck Clipped and Snipped sold 1951 GMC Bagged and patina

03-04-2008, 08:04 PM	#21
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Watts link info If you have a whole inch on both sides, then I think you would be fine with just a panhard bar. Center it a ride height, and away you go. __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"



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03-04-2008, 08:26 PM	#22
Big Irish Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 110	Re: Watts link info As soon as the snow is gone that will be my plan , thanks again . I hope you dont mind if I keep your contact for future info . __________________ 1955 Chevy 2 door Wagon 1967 Short Wide BAGGED Gone to someone else 1953 Shop truck Clipped and Snipped sold 1951 GMC Bagged and patina

03-06-2008, 08:36 AM	#24
Big Irish Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 110	Re: Watts link info minus 14 degrees and snowing here , trying to work in the garage to center the panhard bar , it is a short one not the long one . frkn feezn I think I need to wait until I can get this truck on a drive on hoist to do this set up . Thank's again . __________________ 1955 Chevy 2 door Wagon 1967 Short Wide BAGGED Gone to someone else 1953 Shop truck Clipped and Snipped sold 1951 GMC Bagged and patina

03-06-2008, 08:58 AM	#25
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Watts link info here is my kp 6 link Attached Images __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

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