I'm looking to run a 3-link rear suspension -
on the upper control arm, I am considering using a Y-shaped arm (like Spidertrax uses) OR using a single upper link and a panhard bar.

Anybody got any experience/opinions on this?

-Presh <IMG SRC="smilies/beer.gif" border="0">

Oilburner....what did you do for a Dshaft upfront with the D44's????

why complicate it with a panhard bar? if your going to all the trouble of making the top link why no just make it a Y to begin with? i can't see a drawback to Y top link.

Or you could do a four link .

http://wsphotofews.excite.com/037/BW/Uo/uf/7Z13532.jpg

[ 10-09-2001: Message edited by: KEVZUKI ]

Originally posted by 0ILBURNER:
<STRONG>I'm looking to run a 3-link rear suspension -
on the upper control arm, I am considering using a Y-shaped arm (like Spidertrax uses) OR using a single upper link and a panhard bar.

Anybody got any experience/opinions on this?

-Presh <IMG SRC="smilies/beer.gif" border="0"></STRONG>

i used the 4 link and if you're looking for most flex do the 4-link.as it allows the uppers to rotate at both ends instead of just one.

Originally posted by samazuki:
<STRONG>i used the 4 link and if you're looking for most flex do the 4-link.as it allows the uppers to rotate at both ends instead of just one.</STRONG>

That's my point exactly - if you run a true 3-link you can get practically as much flex, but you'd have to run a panhard bar, too.

Originally posted by KEVZUKI:
[QB]Or you could do a four link .

http://wsphotofews.excite.com/037/BW/Uo/uf/7Z13532.jpg


How long have you been running those links? Reason I ask is that they look just like tractor links. A guy named Bob Norman (a.k.a. "Killer Bee") used them and ripped them out.... <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">

Originally posted by 0ILBURNER:
<STRONG>How long have you been running those links? Reason I ask is that they look just like tractor links. A guy named Bob Norman (a.k.a. "Killer Bee") used them and ripped them out.... <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0"></STRONG>
I HOPE THE TRACTOR LINKS DON'T RIP OUT , CAUSE THAT WHAT I USED AS WELL. THEY SEEM TO BE REAL BEEEFY AND ARE HARDENED STEEL. ALTHOUGH KILLER BEE HAS A SMALL BLOCK CHEVY DOESN'T IT. THAT'S WAY MORE HP AND TORQUE.

Bob had all-Suzuki running gear in his hardtop when it came loose. I know he had just barely gotten it together for ZukiMelt in Attica last year - had coils on all 4 corners. I didn't actually see what happened to it, but last I heard he was changing to coil-overs.
Heck, if they're in there & working, I'd run 'em & just keep a check on them. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Ive had this setup under my rig for awile now , and it works great.My setup isnt the same as killerbees setup ,I dont think ill rip those links off anytime soon.But Ya I will be upgrading to a stronger link down the road.