What is a parallel 4 link suspension?
With a parallel 4 link you are locked into a side frame link position… with a triangulated 4 link the lower links can be placed beside the frame or under the frame for clearance purposes. Either system is very straight forward to install. You will spend more time with the tape measure than the saw or welder.
How can I improve my anti squat?
By raising the front of the hingepin or lowering the rear, you are increasing the degrees of anti-squat. Typically, changes are made by either swapping out the rear suspension hingepin mount or by inserting shims under the front or rear of the mount before tightening down the mounting screws.
What’s better 4 link or ladder bars?
A 4-link is definitely superior to ladder bars. However, a 4-link is only superior in application if you are willing to invest the time it takes to sort it out. A ladder bar has two or three adjustment holes that actually work; a 4-link might have 50!
How do I center my rear axle?
The rear axle centerline should be exactly perpendicular to the centerline of the chassis. Also, the right-side tire contact patches should track in line with each other, regardless of the difference in track width of the front and rear tires.
This is a 4 link suspension with all 4 links running parallel to each other. This kind of suspension always has some kind of panhard bar to keep the axle centered. The parallel 4 link is designed to keep the rear axle centered, and to keep the pinion angle from changing (keep the axle from rotating).
What is the difference between parallel 4 link and triangulated 4 link?
concern the customer who has an extremely tight tire to fender clearance. With a parallel 4 link you are locked into a side frame link position… with a triangulated 4 link the lower links can be placed beside the frame or under the frame for clearance purposes. Either system is very straight forward to install.
Is a 4-link suspension better than a leaf spring?
A 4-Links is a great way to upgrade your car’s performance and ride quality — especially when compared to leaf springs. Although there are several theories as to which type of 4-link is “better”, it comes down to available space and preference.
Are universal parallel 4-links easier to install?
Universal parallel 4-links are therefore sometimes easier to install because the main link bars utilize a one-piece frame mount instead of two… less time in placing and welding the upper bar mounts.