radius arm vs 3 link..... - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

cottonmouth · 08-13-2010, 07:12 PM

I'm starting to plan my suspension build for this winter. My question is what is the difference between a 3 link and radius arm set up? I understand the basics, but what is the advantages and disadvantages of each set up. Pictures would be great!

2JSC · 08-13-2010, 07:20 PM

Three link... No binding = WIN

seize the carp · 08-13-2010, 11:59 PM

radius arms are mounted hard to the axle(not allot of flex and they tend to rip brackets off of the axles when you beat them up)
3link, you can make them a thousand different way so making it work with your rig is no prob(just stare at it for a couple days and get it right the first time)

go with the 3link and a pan-hard bar.

08-13-2010, 07:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
cottonmouth Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Member # 156136 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 114	radius arm vs 3 link..... I'm starting to plan my suspension build for this winter. My question is what is the difference between a 3 link and radius arm set up? I understand the basics, but what is the advantages and disadvantages of each set up. Pictures would be great!

08-13-2010, 11:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
seize the carp Wheeler Join Date: Feb 2010 Member # 154169 Location: Ramona Ca. Posts: 404	radius arms are mounted hard to the axle(not allot of flex and they tend to rip brackets off of the axles when you beat them up) 3link, you can make them a thousand different way so making it work with your rig is no prob(just stare at it for a couple days and get it right the first time) go with the 3link and a pan-hard bar. __________________ whats left of an 82 wagoneer. build thread, http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=880308

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08-13-2010, 07:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
2JSC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Member # 118939 Location: AZ Posts: 191	Three link... No binding = WIN