Link will be exhibiting at the 20th annual ntea work truck show. Lift bars, slapper bars, super stock springs, leaf links, ladder bars, threelinks, fourlinks, and torque arms there may be others too, but its a start. The popularity of the 4link suspension is due primarily to its ability to let the race car turn freely in the middle of the corner without compromising forward bite. Track all chassis information including corner weights and center of gravity. Not sure which suspension kit is the best fit for you. The quartermax 4 link kit can be used in most sportsman and streetstrip applications. Get worryfree extra bolt strength, and precision fit reducing the slop in your 4link system from our nas bolt kit. Performance trends offers a few different options, including a free trial.
Upper lateral link, lower parallel links, twin trailing. The universal 4link plotter will work on any 4link brackets both standard and adjustable. Fourlink kits create a definitive center for a rear suspension, and are commonly used with a. Helix 9240 trifive triangulated 4 link kit with hardware. The 4 link calculator lets you input, view, save, analyze and compare your 4 link rear suspension geometry. They include the 4link with frame and housing brackets, coilover rear shocks with springs ratematched to your application and a choice of a panhard bar for street use or diagonal link race.
Ridetech triangulated 4link systems are designed for the the professional builder who wants a straightforward, nocompromise rear air ride suspension. Lower lateral link, upper reversed aarm, twin trailing links rear a variation on the above. For windows 7, 8 and 10 with opengl see the faq for more details faq for more details. Build your own 4 link suspension system with our shock brackets, tabs, and towers, coil spring bucket parts, 4 link dom kit, and our full line of enduro joints, heims and hardware. The air suspension provides increased operator and passenger comfort, ease of access. With this easy to use microsoftwindows friendly software you are able to save, rename, and also print multiple 4 link setups for future reference. Products 3 and 4 link suspension 4link brackets and. Our 4link kits set up your vehicle at stock ride height.
Vehicle travel is simulated by dragging the image with the mouse or with a scroll bar. Heavy duty rod ends are a must on any 4 link that will take right pedal abuse. Upper lateral link, lower reversed aarm, twin trailing links rear the classis 60s sports and racing car rear suspension. Get worryfree extra bolt strength, and precision fit reducing the slop in your 4 link system from our nas bolt kit. The rock slayer offroad 4link kits eliminate the panhard bar its a true 4link. The 4link calculator lets you input, view, save, analyze and compare your 4link rear suspension geometry.
Of all of the systems, the most common youll see today is the equal length fourlink, probably followed by the ladder bar. Ridetech triangulated 4link systems 18987999 free shipping. Universal rear 4link kit daves customs unlimited, llc. Take a look at performance trends calculators here. If you are on the market for a more indepth, customizable 4 link suspension calculator, you will likely need to purchase software. In this article well cover what we consider to be the three most important elements.
As you drag the mouse or the scroll bar, the car moves up and down in response. The air suspension provides increased operator and passenger comfort, ease of access and overall safety. Over the years, drag racers with door cars have gone through all sorts of suspension arrangements. Besides these links controlling and transmitting the loads placed on the axle during acceleration and braking, the bottom links also control the axle placement front to rear. This configuration is common in general motors cars built in. You enter heights above the ground and distance ahead of the front axle for up to 6 holes for all 4 brackets for your car, or any number of cars. Metric fourlink suspension design circle track magazine. Many people do not take this into any consideration with 4 link or ladder bars or 3 link suspension. Most of our 4links are sold in complete rear suspension packages.
Chris alstons chassisworks, inc chassisworks weldin. Performance trends features engine simulation software as well as data acquisition and drag racing software, suspension software, race car software. For windows 7, 8 and 10 with opengl see the faq for more details faq for more. Universal 4link plotter digital download quartermax.
Finally get a handle on your instant centeric location, to help you hook up and go fast. Includes 8 nas bolts, an washers, and 12 point arp nuts. This is a triangulated 4link rear kit that is universal that can be used on any jeep cj, yj, tj, early bronco, or toyota. Actual linkbars finish color is texturedblack powder coat. Jerry bickels 4link wizard professional version jerry bickel race cars, in cooperation with etc, inc. Used by many of the best teams in drag racing, chassis master is easy to set up and input information. The kit can be used with rear coilovers and daves customs unlimited rear outboard shock tower kit or rear coil springs with our universal upper mounts and our lower coil mounts. The 4link wizard helps you determine the ic choices available with your fourlink bars so you can home in on the sweet spot and reap the benefits of a fourlink suspension. Choose from jegs, competition engineering and other high strength 4 link suspension kits or replacement parts. Along with the movement of the chassis, the front link attachment points move, and the rear ones move correspondingly. The four link rear suspension is designed to locate the rear axle with four links, two on each side. The suspension analyzer does a complete 3d suspension analysis, including bump steer, ackerman, caster gain, anti dive, tire scrub, camber gain and much more.
Competition engineering c2017 standard series 4link kit. This front forged four link upgrade kit has been specifically designed for your 4wd 20172018 ford f250f350 dually, and is an excellent way. Apr 23, 2015 of all of the systems, the most common youll see today is the equal length fourlink, probably followed by the ladder bar. Actual link bars finish color is texturedblack powder coat. Susprog3d is the premier kinematic suspension design and analysis tool. Ultraride is a total conversion suspension that replaces a standard leaf spring suspension system. Upper lateral link, lower parallel links, twin trailing link rear a variation of the reversed lower aarm style. Program software may be freely downloaded on any number of computers, but to activate software requires the purchase of a separate activation codes unique to each computer. Looking for downloadable 3d printing models, designs, and cad files. Complete graphs and reports are included, and several new. To understand how a 4 link can be made to provide such handling, you must first understand a few basics about rear suspensions.
This lift kit by fabtech is the result of the companys hard work in developing aftermarket suspension solutions for discerning offroad enthusiasts. It makes sense, since this is the bar that also dictates the ic once the rest of the parameters are set. There are many thick textbooks, expensive software, and hundredpage internet forums out there on the subject of 4link geometry and it is. Oct 14, 2015 suspension geometry software for purchase.
Does anyone have a link to a program or even a flash program that lets you test different 4 link suspension setups. This is a stronger upgrade that comes standard in our kits, vs most kits on the market. A fullyadjustable 4 link suspension allows you to move the instant center not only up or down, but also forward or back by increasing or decreasing the angle between the bars. Check out the video below for a quick overview of this system and why its a musthave for any serious racer. Chad discusses the proper way to to ensure accuracy and understanding within our 4link suspension software.
The metric fourlink suspension design is a bit different than most other rear suspensions. If your car wheel stands too much, you can angle the 4 link bars closer together at the. There is no comparison to any other 4 link software available. Add a 4 link suspension kit to your car or truck to add performance and adjustability to your suspension. The angle of the top bar is the final ingredient to determining how much bite the tire will have, and for how long. A typical 4 link will have the rear attaching point of the top bar a few inches above the axle center but will have the attaching point of the bottom bar several more inches below the axle center. Oct 26, 2017 i am trying to model a triangulated 4 link suspension setup and am having difficulties in setting up the joints. There is no comparison to any other 4link software available. Four link kits create a definitive center for a rear suspension, and are commonly used with a.
They use rubber bushings to improve ride quality, do not require a panhard bar, and feature round, 0. The jbrc 4 link rear suspension kit is manufactured with 4 moly 4 link brackets, 11 4 x. Part 6 in our series of tutorial videos that explain how to set up your rear suspension takes a look at basic 4link set up and adjustments. Enter the dimensions of your 4 link system and it will automatically calculate wheelbase change, suspension cage index angle, and shock length throughout the suspension travel. Enter the dimensions of your 4 link system and it will automatically calculate wheelbase change, suspension cage index angle, and. This front forged four link upgrade kit has been specifically designed for your 4wd 20172018 ford f250f350 dually, and is an excellent way to upgrade any 46 lift kit. Chassis master software tim mcamis performance parts. The universal triangulated 4 link enables you to install a hightravel rear suspension using a minimum of components and custom fabrication. Typical rear suspension screen, here analyzing an angled 4 link rear suspension and driveshaft movement and u joint angles. The universal 4 link plotter will work on any 4 link brackets both standard and adjustable. Helix 9240 trifive triangulated 4link kit with hardware. The jbrc 4link rear suspension kit is manufactured with 4 moly 4link brackets, 114 x. The universal triangulated 4link enables you to install a hightravel rear suspension using a minimum of components and custom fabrication.
A 4link suspension system is commonly used to replace leaf springs and shocks in vehicles to provide much greater stability while cornering, greater tire contact and traction for drag racers, and reduces body roll in lifted offroad trucks and suvs. Competition engineering c2017 standard series 4 link kit. All rock slayer offroad 4link kits are authentic double triangulated 4link front and rear kits. Products 3 and 4 link suspension 4link brackets and kits. One of the most common questions we get about suspension setup and tuning is how 4 link geometry affects the performance and handling of a vehicle. The 4 link wizard helps you determine the ic choices available with your fourlink bars so you can home in on the sweet spot and reap the benefits of a fourlink suspension. Allowing you to change things like mount locations, driveshaft angle changes with lift or drop. The quartermax 4link kit can be used in most sportsman and streetstrip applications. Most of our 4 links are sold in complete rear suspension packages.
Adjustable 4link suspension system is infinitely adjustable with 18 inch increments allowing hundreds of instant center options. Unmatched in strength, reliability and quality, the adjustable 4link suspension system uses the finest nas hardware available and is compatible with several different sizes and designs of rod ends, including 78 and 34. Ultraride has been the chassis air suspension system of choice for manufacturers seeking to improve the ride and handling of light and medium duty vehicles. Rear brackets feature upper and lower wheelie bar tabs, lower shock mounts and cross tube provisions. Universal rear weldon parallel 4 link suspension kits. Jul 29, 2019 a demo of our 4 link suspension software. The angled upper links provide lateral support for the rearend housing, eliminating the need for an additional panhard bar or watts link system. Unsure how what exactly to measure when it comes to our new 4link software. Designed and manufactured with attention to every detail, the product features excellent quality and durability you can count on for years to come. Im able to get the motion to work correctly until i add the upper bar shown in the attached image in red im wondering if the joints think they are conflicting the bottom bar joints. The flatter the top bar, the easier it is to use its pull on the chassis to plant the tire. We also offer a several 3 link suspension kit options. The popularity of the 4 link suspension is due primarily to its ability to let the race car turn freely in the middle of the corner without compromising forward bite. Calculates all possible instant center locations plus percentage of rise and squat.
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