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here is some floor mock up pictures, still need to make some brackets for the track bar and rod ends

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j23/bbgirltink/mockupspring.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j23/bbgirltink/mockup.jpg

how much lift?

how much you want? It's adjustable up to around 15"

thats badass
how much is the final going to go for ?

Track Bar? Why not triangulate and eliminate it?

Track Bar? Why not triangulate and eliminate it?

simplicity and lower cost to the customer. No final price as of right now, but i think it will be hovering about 1300.00. I started tearing down the truck today but due to lack of motivation (and a hangover) i didn't get far :doah:

sitting on coils now, yee haw:D

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j23/bbgirltink/rearview.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j23/bbgirltink/sideview-1.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j23/bbgirltink/frontview.jpg





I used to work for a bank stacking dimes professionally

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j23/bbgirltink/weldbead.jpg

Looking good, can't wait to see some flex pics. What are those springs out of?

a jeep...hahahahaha. But no seriously they are out of the front of a jeep wrangler rubi. perfect for a blazer with a lgiht rearend. For the big boys with the big tires etc. I might be offering a heavy duty kit with some 2" tube larger heims, and stiffer springs.

Sweet looking innovation there. You should add a couple simple tabs for limit straps. Think you'll need a track bar to eliminate side to side movement?

Does that track bar bolt up to the stock spring location?

yeah there is going to be a panhard rod, just haven't had time to build it yet. The links mount to the stock front springs hnager ,but you have to cut the rivets off and move it forward about 18" because the links are 4' long. Limiting straps will probably be needed. Not sure if the 'ol rubi jeep srpings will be stiff enough, but i will enjoy the overly soft ride for a while just for a change from the way too stiff springs! Ugh, i can't wait for the floating feeling.

I think this kit will be adaptable to the front axle (with heavier springs) but i'm going to keep leafs up front for dependability. I think with all the issues involved around doing link front it's not worth it, just use some 52, or 57's out of a dodge for super flexyness.

alrighty, made a little progress today... got the links done, decided to change the design from the super beefy way I was going to do it to a more high clearance design. Should be stout enough...that's what testings for!
also started making the panhard bar mounts on the frame. Tomorrow if i have time I will make the panhard bar mount on hte axle then make the panhard bar. The drivers side should go together in no time once all that's done...right :blink:
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j23/bbgirltink/panhardmountstandalone.jpg
sorry bout the blurry picture :crazy:
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j23/bbgirltink/panhardmounttackedup.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j23/bbgirltink/completelink.jpg

any updated pic? the old ones dont show anymore

unfortunatly i have been delayed from waiting for parts but here are some pics of the axle bridges and upper link, might have it done begining of next week or over the weekend....

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j23/bbgirltink/truck%20stuff/uppersframeend.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j23/bbgirltink/truck%20stuff/uppersaxleend.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j23/bbgirltink/truck%20stuff/x-member2.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j23/bbgirltink/truck%20stuff/bridgeontable2.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j23/bbgirltink/truck%20stuff/bridgegusset.jpg

flexed it out today. Only thing that kept it from articulating was the ground. I couldn't make it bind up, seems to have lots of travel got about 20" verticle until the axle hit the ground. We'll see what it gets with the shocks and springs on it.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j23/bbgirltink/truck%20stuff/sideflexed.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j23/bbgirltink/truck%20stuff/rideheight-ish.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j23/bbgirltink/truck%20stuff/axleground.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j23/bbgirltink/truck%20stuff/articulation.jpg

think this would work with a set of 14" Travel coilovers?

yes definetly

well how much longer till this is ready for production and how much $$$$. I'm needing a rear setup for my truck.

:Dnot sure still need to take her out and beat it fro a bit....oh get your minds out of the gutter...:D

:Dnot sure still need to take her out and beat it fro a bit....oh get your minds out of the gutter...:D






:haha: :haha: I'm sure you'll get it straightened out :haha: :haha:

alrighty, here's the deal... I'm probably not going to offer this as a kit for many reasons. BUT, i do plan on offering a step by step guide on how to build your own four link just about identical to mine. I will include auto cad and real life pictures of every step (iff possible) and offer advice here in the forum as well. No guess work, but you have to do some of the fab work. I also will be offering help on the fab if you don't want to do it all yourself. Any brackets you might need made, axle bridges, coil buckets etc can be bought through me, just let me know what you want. I will also offer the suspension links but there are SOOOOO many parts that offering a kit could take me forever to put together. Prices upon request and look forward to the instructions some time in the next couple of weeks...

here's the last detail...the boxed lower links...

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j23/bbgirltink/truck%20stuff/standalone.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j23/bbgirltink/truck%20stuff/sidebyside-1.jpg

saw those pics on your myspace. Looks good.

what's yer myspace name?

well besides cutting off all the old spring brackets and what-not's, it's pretty much all done. I had one little glich but it's an easy fix. here's the pix

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j23/bbgirltink/truck%20stuff/lowerlinksinstalled.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j23/bbgirltink/truck%20stuff/jungle2.jpg

what's yer myspace name?

egracersinc a.k.a Mike

Also, I need them plans asap. I want to 4-link my truck now. I don't kare if I go broke.

looks really good

egracersinc a.k.a Mike

Also, I need them plans asap. I want to 4-link my truck now. I don't kare if I go broke.

well, if you do all the fab yourself you can probably get out of the who deal for around 600 bucks (not including shocks). Sometimes it's easier to have some stuf made for ya though (time is money) :D i've got to wheel the rig at least once before i start telling people how cool i am:haha: ! I drove it today and it was SMOOTH BABY, not a bump!!!!! can't wait to beat on it.

well as soon as you release the plans let me know. I got a guy that is eager to build some **** but he's never worked on a fullsize and wants a little guidance. Just let me know what you can when you can. Would love to have my truck on coilovers asap.

Did you decode to not use the 4 links or whatever that hook up to the bottom of the spring?

yeah I ditched that plan with the long linked radius arms. Might do it on the front though.

took the rig mobbin on some "city whoops", ya know, those "bumps" in residencial areas that are like speed bumps on crack. could take them at about 40 mph without even feelin it! Only got a little slow bouncing in the rear because i'm still runing 2.5" rancho leaf springs from before i was alive. I have my FINAL CHP TESTING this weekend so look for the write up next week. It should be in the center of gravity forum once it's done. Wish me luck:D

CHP testing?

california highway patrol

your holding out. lol j/k. I'm still debating on what to do with the '79. I either need to buy 4 new spring packs, a shackle flip, and some misc things and keep the leafs or just say **** it and go coilovers. I don't know which though.

well i'll tell you right now, price wise i did the four link including springs shocks materials etc for about the same as two custom leaf packs!!!!! Don't worry though i'm going to start writing it up pretty soon, maybe this afternoon or tomorrow. Had a LONG morning with my testing....

Jesse,

Well decided against leaf springs and bought some 14" Travel coilovers. Just waiting on rear link right up.

she's a comin. it will be posted in the "garage" forum, then moved to COG forum, i'll post up in here that i posted it...

hey jesse if you could pm the link dimensions and what not that would be awesome. I'm needing some link dimensions and I like your setup best. Let me know.

Mike

PM sent

ok the step by step guide has been posted in "the garage" but might be geting moved to the center of gravity.