Rokhound Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Here is my thought down the road. I need to no if these will work on or trucks. Is there some one on here that has done a 4 link I mean Pong is close put I want to get away from the leafs in the back. I think and correct me if I am wrong a 4 link would have more flex then the leafs. So I am thinking of the Poison Spyder's Trophy Truss and then I found this write up (http://www.nitemareperformance.150m.com/spring.html). So where do I find the arms to connect the axle to the body and the preches to do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettM Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 no offense, but this is one of those "if you have to ask, it's way over your head" kind of issues. once you move the gas tank, 4-linking an MJ is the same as any other vehicle, except the mounts may need a little more reinforcement because of the thinner uni-body/frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rokhound Posted December 3, 2006 Author Share Posted December 3, 2006 no offense, but this is one of those "if you have to ask, it's way over your head" kind of issues. once you move the gas tank, 4-linking an MJ is the same as any other vehicle, except the mounts may need a little more reinforcement because of the thinner uni-body/frame. Hey no offense I never said I new what I was doing I just thought that it would be nice that’s all and your right it my be over my head but that is way I asked before I sank any money into it. The parts to do it look to be fairly affordable that’s what got my mind to thinking. Then again that’s what normally gets me into trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Do your research and then make your decision. There's plenty of info out there. It's not like I had a Bronco drivetrain sitting at my house and one day I decided to throw it under my 88 somehow. I did a ton of research into it first. Good links (no pun intended): http://www.pirate4x4.com/articles/tech/billavista/Links http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/techarticl ... index.html http://www.tellico4x4.com/index.php/cPath/2297 http://www.jeeps-offroad.com/misc-jeep- ... ators.html http://www.avalancheengineering.com/suspension.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettM Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 how much is "affordable"? To do a decent job would cost around $500, a good job would be about $1500. That's just for steel, joints, springs, and shocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rokhound Posted December 3, 2006 Author Share Posted December 3, 2006 So after I have read most of Pete's links I have come to take your advice this is to far over my head right now. But hec I have learned an important lesson here. KISS (keep it simply stupid) and go with leafs in the rear but I hope to learn enough to try this later on but for right now I am going to run away but I am saving those links because there is some good reading to get an ideal of the depth it takes to make a 4 link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 There is a lot of work involved in doing this... espescially in doing it right. Plan on spending anywhere from 750up to 2000 just in parts for coilovers and link parts.. you can reduce this by making your own brakets and stuff, but personally the lil bit of money I will save by making my own parts isn't worth the time it would take.... so premade parts is where it will be for me. Keep in mind that you can find some good fab shops in your area who might be willing to do this and the cost might suprise you on how affordable it is to have it done. Personaly I will be ordering my parts from http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/index.html Their prices are competitive, and I like their designs on some of there parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Plus, how much more flex do you really need out back? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbhill Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 cut out the spare tire xmember and move the tank back there. www.suicidedoors.com they sell 4 links for mini trucks but you can get then w/ jonnhy joints and built to your spec if you wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 4-link rear XJ video. http://videos.streetfire.net/video/f50c90ed-b58f-4e3d-8691-988b01775648.htm :oops: nothin to do with the question... BUT ITS COOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Those prices there seem decent but are not smoking deals. Personally RE has theat New builder joint out that is a hole lot beefier for a few dollarss more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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