linking the front?

[muddybuddy]

just curious if anyone has done 3 link or 4 link in a fullsize up front, and opinions on it. i know sled dog is doin an s10 blazer, but im curious bout on a fullsize. i remember reading a tech article on it a while ago, but lookin for more info. thanks

 

[jekbrown]

Watson's rig was linked up front for TTC. That'd be a good place to start! I've always thought linking the front (first) made more sense than linking the rear. I guess it depends which is more important, approach angle or departure. Anyway, I'll be following this thread... Im interested too!

j

 

[jekquistk5]

I'm pretty sure Greg72 is, and willyswanter. Those are the only ones I can think of right now. I was debating linking f&r but with 52's or 56's up front and 63's in the rear, there really is no reason to. Plus then you dont have to buy very expensive shocks or coilovers

 

[Greg72]

I've got it planned, but not built....

Linking the front is a LOT harder than the rear (which is probably why you don't see it as often)

Oil pan clearance is a concern with the links
Tire interference with links (when turning) is a concern
Finding a location for a crossmember to hold the frame-side links is tough
Building the structures to hold the coilovers isn't trivial either.

It's definitely possible, but I've only seen a couple on a full-size ever. JuanBlazer has one, and Watson has the other. Willyswanter has one too now that I think about it....

 

[muddybuddy]

ive already got 64's in the rear so i want to keep those, and i was plannin on doin 56's up front. then a heep friend was talkin to me and mentioned linking the front instead of longer leafs. i saw the technical article with the yellow k5 with coilovers upfront...it looks sweet, and flex's really well. thought i would explorer the option