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cgriffin224 · 02-23-2012, 08:20 AM

Hi guys, So ive got a '97 ranger that used to have a rough country 6" setup on it, and recently I decided to go to tons. Dana 60 front/rear. The rear is all set with leafs, but for the front end I am still a little undecided. I recently have done quite a bit of research on 3 link wishbone setups, but in the past have always thought about going with a triangulated 4 link. The truck will be setup for the rocks, rolling on ~37" tires. Can someone give me some insight on what would be better for my application? I know its kind of a broad question, but I am pretty new to all of this. The front axle is out of a 2005 f250 if that helps any. Thanks a ton!

FordX4-offroad · 02-23-2012, 08:27 AM

well if you havent already cut off the factory radius arm brackets then you need to start with a radius arm setup.

trust me, if you havent researched suspension design and handling characteristics then its not going to perform worth a fuck.

and if you think a RA setup is inferior to a 3 or 4 link then you might want to check out cousin willard (offroad designs truck)

youll be much happier with the effort put into the front suspension if you go with a RA setup than you would if you "tried" a 3 or 4 link...

Kyle M · 02-23-2012, 09:14 AM

A 4 trangulated link would require a hyro steering or something like that...keep that in mind.

Just do some research, I can't tell you what would work best for you.

150 · 02-23-2012, 09:27 AM

the radius arms or 3 link is gonna be your best bet. but if you dont know much about link setups then you could setup some leaves that could perform well.

FordX4-offroad · 02-23-2012, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 150

the radius arms or 3 link is gonna be your best bet. but if you dont know much about link setups then you should continue educating yourself, because you cant put leafs on a 05 and newer superduty axle

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cgriffin224 · 02-23-2012, 07:20 PM

Alright, Thank you! I have been looking into doing a radius arm setup slightly. Or even possibly a 4 link setup that was made for the f250, but just the arms. But just the arms. I am going to keep an open mind, and go with whatever ends up being easiest, but best in the long run. I just dont want to have to go back through it all and re-doing it later on.

02-23-2012, 08:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
cgriffin224 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Member # 159220 Posts: 13	Link Setup on my Ranger Hi guys, So ive got a '97 ranger that used to have a rough country 6" setup on it, and recently I decided to go to tons. Dana 60 front/rear. The rear is all set with leafs, but for the front end I am still a little undecided. I recently have done quite a bit of research on 3 link wishbone setups, but in the past have always thought about going with a triangulated 4 link. The truck will be setup for the rocks, rolling on ~37" tires. Can someone give me some insight on what would be better for my application? I know its kind of a broad question, but I am pretty new to all of this. The front axle is out of a 2005 f250 if that helps any. Thanks a ton!

02-23-2012, 08:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
FordX4-offroad party wagon Join Date: Nov 2011 Member # 202878 Location: jojah Posts: 2,225	well if you havent already cut off the factory radius arm brackets then you need to start with a radius arm setup. trust me, if you havent researched suspension design and handling characteristics then its not going to perform worth a fuck. and if you think a RA setup is inferior to a 3 or 4 link then you might want to check out cousin willard (offroad designs truck) youll be much happier with the effort put into the front suspension if you go with a RA setup than you would if you "tried" a 3 or 4 link... __________________ jeep is getting a new home! NEW PROJECT ON THE HORIZON!!! E-350 12 valve cummins, 2006 F350 axles, 6" lift and 37's ...

02-23-2012, 09:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kyle M Wheeler Join Date: Jul 2010 Member # 165077 Location: Howard City, MI Posts: 410	A 4 trangulated link would require a hyro steering or something like that...keep that in mind. Just do some research, I can't tell you what would work best for you. __________________ 93 RANGER 4D'S/V8/TONS

02-23-2012, 09:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
150 crawler Join Date: Sep 2010 Member # 167647 Location: Roseville California Posts: 295	the radius arms or 3 link is gonna be your best bet. but if you dont know much about link setups then you could setup some leaves that could perform well. __________________ 1989 f-150 dana 60 front, 10.25 rear. 3 link with coil overs out front. chevy 63s double shackled out back. bobbed bed. rollin on 37s the build up of ^ truck /forum/ford/1015047-project-89-f-150-a.html

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02-23-2012, 07:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
cgriffin224 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Member # 159220 Posts: 13	Alright, Thank you! I have been looking into doing a radius arm setup slightly. Or even possibly a 4 link setup that was made for the f250, but just the arms. But just the arms. I am going to keep an open mind, and go with whatever ends up being easiest, but best in the long run. I just dont want to have to go back through it all and re-doing it later on.