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Jimny 4 Link Suspension
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29 Jul 2014 12:57 #120937
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Jimny 4 Link Suspension was created by minare
Hey all,
Has anyone have an experience with rear 4 link conversion as the following links?
and what are the impressions
www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Keep-ca...0089_1265852609.html
item.rakuten.co.jp/hb-1st/877761/
does anyone knows 3 or 4 link kit for front?
thanks
Guy
Has anyone have an experience with rear 4 link conversion as the following links?
and what are the impressions
www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Keep-ca...0089_1265852609.html
item.rakuten.co.jp/hb-1st/877761/
does anyone knows 3 or 4 link kit for front?
thanks
Guy
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29 Jul 2014 14:35 - 29 Jul 2014 14:43 #120939
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I wouldn't waste my money on this kit, and it isn't a true 4-link as it still requires the panhard rod.
Also, as far as I know, upper and lower rods must be same length to avoid the axle turning when it articulates. And also with these short upper rods, I don't think you'll that much more articulation than with standard radius arms.
There are a few good 3-link and 4-link calculators online you can use, if you want to make it right. 3-link is a bit more straightforward than a 4-link, but still requires a panhard rod. 4-link does not.
Replied by TomDK on topic Jimny 4 Link Suspension
minare wrote: Hey all,
Has anyone have an experience with rear 4 link conversion as the following links?
and what are the impressions
www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Keep-ca...0089_1265852609.html
item.rakuten.co.jp/hb-1st/877761/
does anyone knows 3 or 4 link kit for front?
thanks
Guy
I wouldn't waste my money on this kit, and it isn't a true 4-link as it still requires the panhard rod.
Also, as far as I know, upper and lower rods must be same length to avoid the axle turning when it articulates. And also with these short upper rods, I don't think you'll that much more articulation than with standard radius arms.
There are a few good 3-link and 4-link calculators online you can use, if you want to make it right. 3-link is a bit more straightforward than a 4-link, but still requires a panhard rod. 4-link does not.
Last edit: 29 Jul 2014 14:43 by TomDK.
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29 Jul 2014 21:21 - 29 Jul 2014 21:23 #120976
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I think there's more to it that just a rule of thumb about length of the rods.
The calculators online seems quite advanced really.
But must admit, don't know alot about it. Would never get 3 or 4 link road legal here in Denmark
www.pirate4x4.com/forum/general-4x4-disc...er-request-help.html
www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/suspension-br...k-suspension-part-2/
Edit:
Looks like you're right about those 70%.. my bad
Replied by TomDK on topic Jimny 4 Link Suspension
vitara_mad wrote: the top links need to be at least 70% of the lenth of the bottom links for it to work without binding up
in the middle of a build with 4 link rear & 3 link front at min did try to do 4 on front but it just was not working out
I think there's more to it that just a rule of thumb about length of the rods.
The calculators online seems quite advanced really.
But must admit, don't know alot about it. Would never get 3 or 4 link road legal here in Denmark
www.pirate4x4.com/forum/general-4x4-disc...er-request-help.html
www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/suspension-br...k-suspension-part-2/
Edit:
Looks like you're right about those 70%.. my bad
Last edit: 29 Jul 2014 21:23 by TomDK.
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