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Old 02-17-2006, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by 03lowriderss
is that a 4link for a stadium truck or what? why not a watts link in there?

This is a drag truck. It has a twin turbo motor going in it. I use a wishbone for axle location. The watts link is antique and usually heavy. The watts link works well but the wishbone is better and lighter.
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You will be pretty close to me when you make the move to Thunder. Any idea on cost for a 4link set up on a 2002 Sierra using the stock rear end?
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Originally Posted by ranwalk
You will be pretty close to me when you make the move to Thunder. Any idea on cost for a 4link set up on a 2002 Sierra using the stock rear end?
I am wondering the Same thing for my 01 Silverado
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Why would you want to use the stock rearend??
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that is a good question...maybe I should go with a 9" before I start thinking 4link
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Originally Posted by MADMAN
Why would you want to use the stock rearend??
Just trying to keep it on a budget, it's a daily driver. I dont think i'll ever be pushing enough power to justify the cost of another rear end.
Old 02-17-2006, 11:44 AM
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If you arent in the crazy HP numbers I would put a Caltrac on it with a killer shock. If you want a 4 link set up it runs $10 000.00 with a 9" ford. This is a drive in drive out price. Using your housing will only save you maybe $1000.00 because I still have to cut your housing apart to install it.
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looks like a triangulated 6 link... no?
Old 02-20-2006, 06:05 AM
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Its a parallel bar 4 link. I dont like the triangulated stuff for a drag vehicle.
Old 02-23-2006, 01:13 PM
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Final pics. Complete and sitting outside.
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