3 Link, 4 Link, What Link???

[skullandbones]

Thanks for the bushing removal piece. I'm sure that will come in handy for me when the time comes and others as well.

I thought on it about the pinion supports which are 1 1/4 x 1/8 steel straps. I think I will add some 3/4 in square tube to those by welding them to each other. It will be much faster than shaping new ones and drilling holes.

Curiously: I looked at the drooping pinion angle and decided that I needed to shorten the third link tube so I took a couple of pieces off each end (total about 3/1-4 inch) and then realized that I was thinking backwards. Actually, the tube needed to be longer. So I can use it for now but will have to order the same tube again as it was the perfect length as I had estimated in the first place! I really thought I would be adjusting less pinion angle to get to an acceptable number. But it turns out that I'm adjusting more into it to get to where I need to be (diff not pointing up too much). What are the best numbers for this when you are at the 350 to 375 hp level with a three link?

This project has been a lot of fun for me to get to know the "ins and outs" of the rear suspension mounting. I know the performance end of it is an entirely new and complicated aspect but at least I can play that game now.

Thanks,

WEK.

[Jeff Kleiner]

What are the best numbers for this when you are at the 350 to 375 hp level with a three link?

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Jeff