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« on: Oct 12, 2010, 05:17:18 PM »
can a four link front run at freeway speeds
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Re: 4link
« Reply #1 on: Oct 12, 2010, 06:10:54 PM »
With the proper geometry and shock setup I don't see why it couldn't. The problem comes with the steering having to be full hydro.
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Re: 4link
« Reply #2 on: Oct 12, 2010, 06:27:45 PM »
My buddies jeep runs a 4 link and he drives to and from the trails with no issues.

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Re: 4link
« Reply #3 on: Oct 12, 2010, 06:57:35 PM »
can a four link front run at freeway speeds

Lots of variables with that question, is there a panhard and is there a steering box? If its a typical triangulated 4link with no panhard and a steering box then NO dont run it. Unless you like lots of bump steer. You know, hit a bump and the steering wheel turns a quarter or more of a revolution in your hand.
If its full hydro then you can except that if the motor dies you have no steering at all.

The safest way is to run a 3link with panhard and keep your steering box and hysteer.

Or if you're really good with geometry you can do a triangulated 4link with a steering box under you seat and an idler arm on the axle. But thats a whole other discussion.

If you want more info why dont you buy the July/August issue of 4WD Toyota Owner Mag and read all seven pages of suspension tech I wrote, starting on page 38. It may just answer you questions.
« Last Edit: Oct 12, 2010, 10:51:55 PM by TacoRunner »
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Re: 4link
« Reply #4 on: Oct 12, 2010, 07:31:39 PM »
like taco said...it just depends on what u consider safe..id run it for sure though
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Re: 4link
« Reply #5 on: Oct 13, 2010, 10:21:40 AM »
Thanks taco you have answered alot of my questions
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Re: 4link
« Reply #6 on: Oct 13, 2010, 12:36:40 PM »
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