How to link the rear of a K5

[MTBLAZER89]

The 4 link itself has been flawless, I haven't changed a thing in that regard. The joints are still tight and haven't been messed with since installed, the back of my rig is super light but still, it's been on 42's since like 07.

The coils and shocks sucked from day 1, I don't miss them at all (went to coilovers a few years ago). But she's still kicking!



If you think you might need links, you do. And you won't regret it

And for what it's worth we should finally get our rear 4 link setup on our website here soon

Good to hear! I think I would do coil overs from the get go, and good to hear you guys will be offering something soon

 

[TSK5]

This is a great write up and a sweet rig.

Chris,

How would you compare the set up of the the spring/separate shock combo to the coil over combo now that you have done both? If you spent a little more time find the right length spring and shock do you think you could get comparable performance to the coilover set up? Or would you recommend going coil overs from the get go if you can spend the cash?

 

[FOR MUD]

Still planning on doing the front?
Cause that's were I'm doing next. I'm going to start doing some research to see what the difference the factors make being on the front.

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

This is a great write up and a sweet rig.

Chris,

How would you compare the set up of the the spring/separate shock combo to the coil over combo now that you have done both? If you spent a little more time find the right length spring and shock do you think you could get comparable performance to the coilover set up? Or would you recommend going coil overs from the get go if you can spend the cash?

Coilovers all the way. The only reason not too is budget, but coilovers work way way better.

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

Still planning on doing the front?
Cause that's were I'm doing next. I'm going to start doing some research to see what the difference the factors make being on the front.

The front has been linked for 5 or 6 years, it's all off-the-shelf ORD.

 

[FOR MUD]

The front has been linked for 5 or 6 years, it's all off-the-shelf ORD.

Well I guess that would make sense.

You guys ever have plans for making axle brackets to link a Dodge front 60? I know they are not as plentiful as Chevy or Fords.

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

ORD does have brackets for the kingpin Dodge Dana 60's

 

[obijuank5]

Now there is no reason you shouldn't do it.

 

[FOR MUD]

ORD does have brackets for the kingpin Dodge Dana 60's

I just looked...I swear I didn't see those when I looked awhile back.... That way of running the links would sure help with fitment. But for some reason I'm still fighting having to run a panhard bar.
What is the absolute range of movement could I get out of running that system? I'm trying to match my rear ( 6" upward and 10" down travel ) I see the site saying 14" of travel.

Now there is no reason you shouldn't do it.

Only money is holding me back......That and I want to wheel the rest of the year..... But I'm doing this after I see how well the rear works, I can't wait. The funny thing is, you don't realize how bad your suspension is working till you replace it with something better.

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

I just looked...I swear I didn't see those when I looked awhile back.... That way of running the links would sure help with fitment. But for some reason I'm still fighting having to run a panhard bar.
What is the absolute range of movement could I get out of running that system? I'm trying to match my rear ( 6" upward and 10" down travel ) I see the site saying 14" of travel.

The panhard bar doesn't limit travel. It's actually really hard to make a triangulated front unless the chassis is built around it (buggy) or the truck is tall. Also, unless you're running full hydro, there is a lot of bump steer.

We can do whatever length shocks you want, the travel is only limited by the shock. We typically draw the line at 14" because it's quite a bit of travel, and getting more out of the front end pretty much means the truck needs a bunch of lift to keep the axle and frame apart from each other.

 

[FOR MUD]

The panhard bar doesn't limit travel. It's actually really hard to make a triangulated front unless the chassis is built around it (buggy) or the truck is tall. Also, unless you're running full hydro, there is a lot of bump steer.

We can do whatever length shocks you want, the travel is only limited by the shock. We typically draw the line at 14" because it's quite a bit of travel, and getting more out of the front end pretty much means the truck needs a bunch of lift to keep the axle and frame apart from each other.

I am running full hydro so steering is little concern and I'm planning on replacing the front part of the frame with tube...Just not sure if it's going to be from the motor mounts forward or from the rear spring hangers up.
I guess the thing bothers me about a panhard is it adds another arch into the mix. You have the axle moving in an arch up and down, now your adding one side to side too. Maybe I'm over thinking things because there are plenty of rigs running this set up with no problems.