Triangulated 3 link... thoughts?

[sled_dog]

My mind is failing me when I try to think about this topic. My buddy is doing a SAS on a Tacoma and running double triangulated. He was asking if a Triangulated 3 link would work today. Namely, 2 lowers angle in towards the frame(quite heavily), and a single upper straight link. Seems that would be a TON of force on that single upper link. But no more then with a standard 3 link + panhard.

 

[marv_springer]

Namely, 2 lowers angle in towards the frame(quite heavily), and a single upper straight link. Seems that would be a TON of force on that single upper link. But no more then with a standard 3 link + panhard.

It won't work.....

Even w/ the 2 lowers /\, one upper is not enough react lateral forces w/out a panhard.

I think he should do 3 straight links and run a panhard. Unless he's into go-fast, and jumping.....

Reason is.... the ability to place the track bar high and keep the roll center up is a great benefit.

Marv

 

[sled_dog]

I have been telling him that for a while now. Hes nearly done the doubler triangulated as of right now, was just wondering. Heck I've really been considering running a 3 link with panhard in the rear of my S10 for the roll center factor. The one problem I hate with his doubler triangulated is that he has to keep the link seperation at the axle down to clear the oilpan. Made for a low roll center. Not a fan of it. We shall see.