4 link rear suspension

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  1. Fred McCutcheon

    Fred McCutcheon Mccatch

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    hey gang, anyone out there had any luck adapting a 4 link made for something else, OR does anyone know of a manufacturer that makes a 4 link for the Mav's.
     
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    Nobody makes anything.....I believe one member adapted a mustang setup....
    I myself am in the process of building a 3 link w/ a watts linkage 8 inch rear end with the currie aluminator center section......coil overs!!!!
     
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    Fred,

    I have to throw a second vote in for a 3 link ... the 05 and up Mustangs have it, and it works great. No twitchiness going around bumpy corners like leafs and most 4 links.

    Now ... how to do it? ... if you figure that out, tell me. ;)
     
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    If your interested in a 3 link here ya go with torque arm assembly the whole enchilada. They even have a nice pdf install that is loaded with pics to help the engineering and a youtube vid for install procedure.

    Now they want a arm and leg for this so get out the plasma cutter and your thinking cap and get started.

    I am seriously thinking about this with my 9" rear so I could chase vettes around town and a few roadcourse days.

    Anyone know how this would do on the strip?

    http://www.rrs-online.com/3linkproducts.php
     
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    I've got a triangulated 4 link setup in mine. You'll have to get a universal kit and do some modifying. Im about to redo my upper bars for a little better geometry. It can be done without cutting out the floor.
     
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    Lance, what are you using for a Watts linkage setup?
     
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    Coilovers are the way to go!!!
     
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    ooooook 3 link 4 link watts Oohhh my head is starting to hurt. Why couldn't my baby girl have picked a camaro! hehehee I know if it were simple everyone would have one. But I do appreciate the help.

    Jeff how's it goin
     
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    I took parts from a dodge p.t. cruiser and made the rest.....
     
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    RMiller My name is Rick

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    Who's kit are you using and where are the pictures?!?!:D
     
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    It was a universal kit I bought off a member here on the board. He sold his Mav and I dont think he posts anymore. I have no idea where he got it. I got the whole kit from him for $145. Pics??? What are pics??? No I got some on the home computer. But I wont have internet up till this weekend...switched providers. There might be some floating around this board actually.
     
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    rear suspension

    Someone has to make a performance suspension for the Maverick. Front suspensions are not a problem
     
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    someone does, its just very expensive...u gotta pay to play;)
     
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    Any have information on a 4 link rear suspension? its 2020 now the last thread was Nov 23, 2011!!!
     

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