: rear link length.


Grenerd
02-05-2008, 02:01 AM
So I have a bunch of the parts sitting here for the Rover but it's snowing like all get out here. So to keep myself busy I am going to start my rear links. My question to you all before I start cutting up my material is What length do/would you run.

Some background,
98 DI around 4.5"-5" of coilover lift.
Have the RTE upper A arm correction kit to install with the links.
Using Poly Performance upper mounts on the inside of the frame and Poly mounts at the axle tube.
JJ's at each end and some 4130 heat treated.

Since I am using all new mounts the links can be whatever length will be best.

Any suggestions? I'm running a 37" tire this summer. They're in the garage right now.

Buckon37s
02-05-2008, 07:36 AM
So I have a bunch of the parts sitting here for the Rover but it's snowing like all get out here. So to keep myself busy I am going to start my rear links. My question to you all before I start cutting up my material is What length do/would you run.

Some background,
98 DI around 4.5"-5" of coilover lift.
Have the RTE upper A arm correction kit to install with the links.
Using Poly Performance upper mounts on the inside of the frame and Poly mounts at the axle tube.
JJ's at each end and some 4130 heat treated.

Since I am using all new mounts the links can be whatever length will be best.

Any suggestions? I'm running a 37" tire this summer. They're in the garage right now.

I don't think that you can get any answers here that are all that helpful. Your going to want to decide on lenth by your anti squate and clearance. It's up to you which is more important. I went very long to get as close to perfect A.S. as I could. Now I hit the links all the time.

mongosd2
02-05-2008, 08:39 AM
there are a couple of links to 4 link calculators(it will give a starting point) here so do a search...keep in mind that there are a lot of other factors involved to getting the suspension right, not just link length (ride height, shock length, axle location...) especially if you plan on driving it on the road, at all