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Old 10-14-2014, 03:34 PM   #20
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Re: 4 link Kit for 55-59 Chevy Truck

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Originally Posted by 56ChevyPu View Post
the axle roll is really bad and would like to change everything over to a 4 link.
if axle wrap is your only concern and the truck runs fine you add a torque bar, ladder bar or traction bars to keep axle wrap in check
truk is lowered by flipping the axle on stock springs minus the overload springs (3 short leaves on the bottom)
when i got on the throttle the drive shaft would rub on the rear factory cross member
i added a torque bar and solved the axle wrap, my trans am rearend had the boss cast into it for this purpose
traction bars would accomplish the same thing


torque bar


traction bars




you can use a ladder bar but need to allow for difference of pivot points between the springs and ladder bars
use a shackle up front to allow for the pivot of the springs and ladder bar being at different points
this is similar to how i hooked up my torque arm with a shackle



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