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Old 07-17-2015, 01:49 PM   #1
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Re: No Limit Spy Photos

What is the benefit to the three link over a 4 link (or wishbone style 3 link)? I read your make it handle thread (a few times) but don't remember seeing this in there.

Edit: I remember reading some of Ron Sutton's articles about positioning the upper (3rd) link on the passenger side to help counteract the torque and push the car/truck straighter. Any other benefits?
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Old 07-20-2015, 10:37 AM   #2
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Re: No Limit Spy Photos

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What is the benefit to the three link over a 4 link (or wishbone style 3 link)? I read your make it handle thread (a few times) but don't remember seeing this in there.

Edit: I remember reading some of Ron Sutton's articles about positioning the upper (3rd) link on the passenger side to help counteract the torque and push the car/truck straighter. Any other benefits?
Three links have less bind than a 4 link. The one small disadvantage (not that big of a deal to me) is that you have to run a panhard bar or watts link to control lateral axle movement while the suspension is cycling. Ideally, the longer the panhard, the better. With a triangulated 4 link, a panhard or watts link is not needed as the angled links control the lateral axle movement.
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