rear 4 link options

[twoslo4five0]

im ready to try something new and i have the help from someone who has done 4 linked rears in the past before...im just weighing out options here and dont really know alot about this type of suspention..here is the deal

street driven truck (limited)
want a great depature angle
want good flex
wanna get rid of axle wrap

so which way is the best way to go for my application

air shocks
coils and shocks
coilovers


i really dont want to get so soft i have to get into a rear sway bar or anything but if i have to i will...

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

Your truck is too heavy for air shocks, plus they are finicky anyway.

Coilovers or coils/shocks will work fine for you, each has tons of options for spring rate and damping. The streetability of either setup is really based on the spring rate.

Coils/shocks are the cheaper way to go but they require a lot more time fabricating and experimenting.

Coilovers are much more expensive but have a better end product, most vendors will let you change out springs for free while adjusting ride height (as long as you haven't messed them up) and the packaging for coilovers is much cleaner and more compact.


If you have the coin, get coilovers. You won't regret it.

 

[twoslo4five0]

oh so i have no idea on any of this stuff..preference in coilovers??links??preference in coils springs??anything is appreciated

 

[bigge]

For the back of your rig, it would really depend on how much the sprung weight end up being, whether you would need 2.0, or 2.5 coilovers. I would think you would probably be fine with a 2.0. We sell both Fox, and Sway-a-way coilovers, and offer a coil spring exchange policy. What questions do you need answered about the links?

 

[twoslo4five0]

as far as the links go..my buddy is prolly gonna make thoose but im not sure yet...here is a pic of the back of the truck...only things changing is a spare,and a 14 bolt

 

[bigge]

Are you planning on running it empty, or with a full load of gear? Are you going to keep the flatbed?

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

FOA supposedly makes good coilovers that are cheaper thank King, Fox or SAW.

2.0" coilover will be fine for you, the bigger body shock is really meant for desert racing where the shocks get super hot.



My writeup on linking the rear

 

[twoslo4five0]

just a 40 inch spare,cooler,tool box full of tools and straps....i might later do some sort of a roll bar/exo for the rear but thats a while off right now...im more looking at what its gonna take to get my 1 tons in and going

 

[twoslo4five0]

ok ok so 195 bucks a shock aint bad at all....now the question does anyone have a good spring rate calculator...i think the coil over idea seem to be alot of a easier install than going coils and shocks

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

ok ok so 195 bucks a shock aint bad at all....now the question does anyone have a good spring rate calculator...i think the coil over idea seem to be alot of a easier install than going coils and shocks

Don't forget that you have ~$150 a side for coils and you need some way to charge the shocks with nitrogen (also spendy).

 

[twoslo4five0]

here is my buddies setup...he will be assisting with the install

 

[bigge]

We have a coil spring calculator here that we use. We need to get the sprung weight of the rear end to figure out where to put the coils. That is the main reason we do have a coil spring exchange policy, it is hard to get it right the first time. One thing you want to make sure you look at when purchasing your coilovers is not just the price, but the technical assistance, and service after the sale. We sell a ton of coilovers, and are always willing to help out on setting them up.

 

[twoslo4five0]

how well in comparrison do coilovers ride on the street in comparrison to leaves

 

[twoslo4five0]

Don't forget that you have ~$150 a side for coils and you need some way to charge the shocks with nitrogen (also spendy).

arent some cars coming with nitrogen in the tires now??my buddy works for lexus and has unlimited suppy to nitrogen but i dont know if its 100% pure

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

how well in comparrison do coilovers ride on the street in comparrison to leaves

Generally, much better. Again, that depends on the spring rate you choose.

 

[bigge]

The coilovers will ride much better than the leaf springs, as long as the links are set up correctly, and you have a proper spring rate. As far as the nitrogen for tires, you need to make sure it is 100% pure, and that they can inflate to pressures around 200PSI

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

arent some cars coming with nitrogen in the tires now??my buddy works for lexus and has unlimited suppy to nitrogen but i dont know if its 100% pure

Yeah, assuming the pressure is high enough and you have the right fittings.

 

[twoslo4five0]

cool..im not doing anything yet just looking at options...hopefully this will be a winter time progect

 

[bigge]

When you get ready make sure you hit me up, I will be glad to help you.

 

[muddybuddy]

dual rate coilovers. for all the added fab work for coils, just go with coilovers. if i ever do it again it would definitely be with coilovers