Joined
·
189 Posts
ive searched for a thread like this, but lets see everyones 4 linked toyotas front or rear and the specs with them!
4 link toyota
1 - 20 of 25 Posts
Joined
·
189 Posts
or three linked!
Joined
·
4 Posts
Joined
·
5,172 Posts
What the hell:laughing:
what goes up
![]()
Must come back down
![]()
3 link front, 4 link rear
what goes up
Must come back down
3 link front, 4 link rear
Joined
·
189 Posts
bump
Joined
·
710 Posts
Maybe its just me, but if we are going to actually do this thread, some actual link numbers and maybe a screenshot of your link calculator final version would be sweet. I know they tried to get one of these threads going in the Tacoma section, but it kind of fizzled out after only a few people posted their stuff.
Link stuff is one of those times where a picture doesn't paint "the whole picture".
Link stuff is one of those times where a picture doesn't paint "the whole picture".
Joined
·
947 Posts
This thread is point less just search 4 link and start clicking on builds. PM people that you have a common truck with and direction of build. This is just one more thread when I search 4 link in the title that will come up and have no useful information.
Joined
·
5,750 Posts
WTF is a link calculator ??????????????????????
i cut the back end off--- set the axle where i wanted it-- built the 4 link to fit ! what more is there ??????
started with the axle placement--- built the rear cab crossmember-- set the link mounts--- welded the truss and mounts on the rear end--- measured and cut the Cromo tube for the links. built a cage to fit the rear end and thru/into the cab with full inside cage--- welded mounts for the air shocks---- cut stainless mesh and cromo panels for the sides---- built a stainless resonator to fit between the links at full drop (if that could happen)-- made a couple quick-release pin mounts for the mud flaps (for street use-- street legal)-- took 1 NAPA mud flap and cut it in 1/2----
this is a 'built' rig and not a 'cookie-cutter' design that a geek on a computer built !
'link calculater'---- is that like a tape measure and a frameing square mixed with a BIT of common sense ????
will have to admit tho--with the 'full' doors on and not the 1/2----(lift off doors)-- the window knob is too close to the 'a' pillar down bar !---OOPS
and EVERYTHING is 'hard mounted'/ with 'captive' poly motor mounts) so i do get a bit of noise in the cab--- but thats what the radio is for !
i cut the back end off--- set the axle where i wanted it-- built the 4 link to fit ! what more is there ??????
started with the axle placement--- built the rear cab crossmember-- set the link mounts--- welded the truss and mounts on the rear end--- measured and cut the Cromo tube for the links. built a cage to fit the rear end and thru/into the cab with full inside cage--- welded mounts for the air shocks---- cut stainless mesh and cromo panels for the sides---- built a stainless resonator to fit between the links at full drop (if that could happen)-- made a couple quick-release pin mounts for the mud flaps (for street use-- street legal)-- took 1 NAPA mud flap and cut it in 1/2----
this is a 'built' rig and not a 'cookie-cutter' design that a geek on a computer built !
'link calculater'---- is that like a tape measure and a frameing square mixed with a BIT of common sense ????
will have to admit tho--with the 'full' doors on and not the 1/2----(lift off doors)-- the window knob is too close to the 'a' pillar down bar !---OOPS
and EVERYTHING is 'hard mounted'/ with 'captive' poly motor mounts) so i do get a bit of noise in the cab--- but thats what the radio is for !
Joined
·
710 Posts
So you just blasted it all together without thinking about measuring then?
Thats all a link calculator really does, its just a way to organize it and do some of the calculations for you like anti squat and roll center and such. Knowing that stuff doesn't make it a cookie cutter or "designed on a computer", and its a good way for people to reference what works for others. You still have to make it fit on your rig.
So yes....a link calculator is taking a framing square and a tape measure and writing it on your computer rather then a note pad. Common sense not included.
Experience counts more then anything though, and I'm sure you stuff works awesome Krusty. Wasn't trying to dig at you, it is just a reference point that people can compare with.
Thats all a link calculator really does, its just a way to organize it and do some of the calculations for you like anti squat and roll center and such. Knowing that stuff doesn't make it a cookie cutter or "designed on a computer", and its a good way for people to reference what works for others. You still have to make it fit on your rig.
So yes....a link calculator is taking a framing square and a tape measure and writing it on your computer rather then a note pad. Common sense not included.
Experience counts more then anything though, and I'm sure you stuff works awesome Krusty. Wasn't trying to dig at you, it is just a reference point that people can compare with.
Joined
·
1,609 Posts
I think thats the best way to describe calc. Good job.
I'd add, it's a tool that allows you to visualize what you're about to build or what you ended up building.
Joined
·
9,898 Posts
Wow if you had searched you may have found something like this.
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=933918&highlight=front+link
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=933918&highlight=front+link
Joined
·
5,172 Posts
There was one in here as well. Kinda pointless IMHO, to many variables to be consistant. My front 3 link when built was good as far as numbers go but didnt work quiet right. Fast forward a bit and I eye balled it, redid the lowers and it works properly with no odd quirks that it had before. The calculator is good for flat ground no's.
Joined
·
189 Posts
Joined
·
1,261 Posts
Joined
·
9,898 Posts
Did you miss the part of if you had done a search there are threads out there with the type of info you are looking for.:shaking:
Joined
·
1,847 Posts
Too bad for you, shoulda gone 4link. 4 is allways better than 3.
Joined
·
189 Posts
Ever think that if someone made a thread like this that there wouldn't be so many dumb fuck questions? Haha
1 - 20 of 25 Posts
Join the discussion
