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4-Links Under Braking
rimtucker
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Let us know if Myth Busters calls. And I wonder has this ended the debate?
maddawg
+1y
Originally posted by minitruckpunk
That remote control cop car was kick ass. They tried to American Graphiti it . haha
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yeah but i'm surprised you did'nt notice that they tried it on a totally different suspension system.the american graffiti car had lief springs.
so lets make sure they do it right this time.
That remote control cop car was kick ass. They tried to American Graphiti it . haha
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yeah but i'm surprised you did'nt notice that they tried it on a totally different suspension system.the american graffiti car had lief springs.
so lets make sure they do it right this time.
bdroppeddak
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Edited: 3/27/2006 9:40:43 AM by bdroppeddak
the reason people defend the reverse 4 links are because they have never been in a situation that they might need that downward force. i used to defend 2 links like crazy until i got in a situation that needed a 4 link....
the reason people defend the reverse 4 links are because they have never been in a situation that they might need that downward force. i used to defend 2 links like crazy until i got in a situation that needed a 4 link....
BlazinKuztumz
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The mythbusters thing...I posted over there too, maybe if enough of us do, they'll do it. Check it out, post up: http://community.discovery.com/groupee/forums?a=tpc&f=9701967776&m=8261907328&r=5271957328#5271957328
pure insanity
+1y
ok, im gonna defend the reverse 4 link.
for starters. about how long of 4 link bar was used to put together the simulation done for the video ? i built a tacoma a while back with 36" long bars and the thing stops on a friggin dime. you dont even get a feeling of weight shift it just stops. i think the fact of the bars being so long, creates a sort of leverage situation. the truck can bring its rear weight over a 20" link bar much easier than a 36". otherwise i cant tell you that this isnt true, i just know you dont feel it. only other thing i can think of is that i did have to run some seriously stiff shocks, this may help to control the weight transfer better than an average shock.
for starters. about how long of 4 link bar was used to put together the simulation done for the video ? i built a tacoma a while back with 36" long bars and the thing stops on a friggin dime. you dont even get a feeling of weight shift it just stops. i think the fact of the bars being so long, creates a sort of leverage situation. the truck can bring its rear weight over a 20" link bar much easier than a 36". otherwise i cant tell you that this isnt true, i just know you dont feel it. only other thing i can think of is that i did have to run some seriously stiff shocks, this may help to control the weight transfer better than an average shock.
Low_SST
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^ bar length doesnt matter its just pure physics the math is there to back it up.
NRChopShop
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Originally posted by tacodragnazz
no one feels the need to defend them because 90% of the people who have posted are still running leaf springs or the disaster af all rear suspensions the 2 link.
id rather run a properly setup low travel trailing arm setup(2 link) than a reverse 4 link anyday. Trailing arms at least follow with the physical properties of a foward moving vehicle.
no one feels the need to defend them because 90% of the people who have posted are still running leaf springs or the disaster af all rear suspensions the 2 link.
id rather run a properly setup low travel trailing arm setup(2 link) than a reverse 4 link anyday. Trailing arms at least follow with the physical properties of a foward moving vehicle.
bdroppeddak
+1y
^^ what does this guy know, he doesnt even have a bulb by his name...
bodydropped85
+1y
no hes just an opinionated asshole
periportfd
+1y
Originally posted by pure insanity custom
ok, im gonna defend the reverse 4 link. for starters. about how long of 4 link bar was used to put together the simulation done for the video ? i built a tacoma a while back with 36" long bars and the thing stops on a friggin dime. you dont even get a feeling of weight shift it just stops. i think the fact of the bars being so long, creates a sort of leverage situation. the truck can bring its rear weight over a 20" link bar much easier than a 36". otherwise i cant tell you that this isnt true, i just know you dont feel it. only other thing i can think of is that i did have to run some seriously stiff shocks, this may help to control the weight transfer better than an average shock.
I seriously doubt you slammed on the brakes at 50+ miles an hour to a screaching halt. "Stop on a dime" in a parking lot and stop sign is a different story.
ok, im gonna defend the reverse 4 link. for starters. about how long of 4 link bar was used to put together the simulation done for the video ? i built a tacoma a while back with 36" long bars and the thing stops on a friggin dime. you dont even get a feeling of weight shift it just stops. i think the fact of the bars being so long, creates a sort of leverage situation. the truck can bring its rear weight over a 20" link bar much easier than a 36". otherwise i cant tell you that this isnt true, i just know you dont feel it. only other thing i can think of is that i did have to run some seriously stiff shocks, this may help to control the weight transfer better than an average shock.
I seriously doubt you slammed on the brakes at 50+ miles an hour to a screaching halt. "Stop on a dime" in a parking lot and stop sign is a different story.