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AzRat · 05-05-2007, 05:16 PM

So I cannot search for this info here since I have not yet contributed, but I do need some help. I am playing with the idea of linking the rear of my 2000 SAS Taco. I am currently building an HP D60 and a FF 14bolt for axles. I am running leafs front and back. I will eventually link the front, but for now I want to practice on the rear. Is there any good info out there to study? I have read a few articles about links and so on, but I want to see if there is something a little more model specific. Thanks!

AZTBob · 05-07-2007, 09:07 AM

Hey Nate- I can help you out with the numbers. I've done a mock up design in Pro-e also. Just have link yet. I also know a guy that gets a good deal on 7075 and can drill and tap the ends - 1.75" I would recommend going that route it's about $500 but you'll have a bullet proof set-up. Also make sure one end is done with poly bushings. anyhow shoot me an email.

AzRat · 05-07-2007, 09:31 AM

Cool, thanks TBob. I will get with you when I am ready. I found a ton of info on link setup and design. Lots of reading for now

AZTBob · 05-07-2007, 01:17 PM

here are a few shots from the Pro model

AzRat · 05-07-2007, 06:39 PM

So you just plug in the knowns and it spits out the numbers? That is cool! I keep going back and forth on if I want to take on this extra job right now with everything else that is on my plate...with the truck that is. I also figured it would be an opportune time since I won't be able to rush things. I am at least another 60 days out for the rest of the work. Or, I just use the $$$ to link the front and wait to do the rear when I get more time...Either way, I will be buying you a few cases of that stuff you like to drink for your smarts!

AZTBob · 05-08-2007, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AzRat

So you just plug in the knowns and it spits out the numbers?

no I wish....it's not a 4link program it's a 3d modeling software used in mechanical design.

zsasbo · 05-24-2007, 09:59 PM

Here is a 4-link calculator...

http://mysite.verizon.net/triaged/4l...tml/index.html

Good write-up on 4-link design...

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...ht=suspensions

05-05-2007, 05:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
AzRat Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 53869 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 224	Rear 4 link So I cannot search for this info here since I have not yet contributed, but I do need some help. I am playing with the idea of linking the rear of my 2000 SAS Taco. I am currently building an HP D60 and a FF 14bolt for axles. I am running leafs front and back. I will eventually link the front, but for now I want to practice on the rear. Is there any good info out there to study? I have read a few articles about links and so on, but I want to see if there is something a little more model specific. Thanks! __________________ Linked, Locked, and Blown one ton monster on 4D's!

05-07-2007, 09:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
AzRat Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 53869 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 224	Cool, thanks TBob. I will get with you when I am ready. I found a ton of info on link setup and design. Lots of reading for now __________________ Linked, Locked, and Blown one ton monster on 4D's!

05-07-2007, 06:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
AzRat Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 53869 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 224	So you just plug in the knowns and it spits out the numbers? That is cool! I keep going back and forth on if I want to take on this extra job right now with everything else that is on my plate...with the truck that is. I also figured it would be an opportune time since I won't be able to rush things. I am at least another 60 days out for the rest of the work. Or, I just use the $$$ to link the front and wait to do the rear when I get more time...Either way, I will be buying you a few cases of that stuff you like to drink for your smarts! __________________ Linked, Locked, and Blown one ton monster on 4D's!

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05-07-2007, 09:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
AZTBob Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Member # 74729 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 38	Hey Nate- I can help you out with the numbers. I've done a mock up design in Pro-e also. Just have link yet. I also know a guy that gets a good deal on 7075 and can drill and tap the ends - 1.75" I would recommend going that route it's about $500 but you'll have a bullet proof set-up. Also make sure one end is done with poly bushings. anyhow shoot me an email.

05-07-2007, 01:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
AZTBob Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Member # 74729 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 38	here are a few shots from the Pro model

05-24-2007, 09:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
zsasbo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 84168 Location: RWC, CA Posts: 170	Here is a 4-link calculator... http://mysite.verizon.net/triaged/4l...tml/index.html Good write-up on 4-link design... http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...ht=suspensions