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Four Link Rear Kit

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07 Sep 2017 02:48 - 07 Sep 2017 02:57 #183916 by zukebob
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I saw this kit advertised here in the Philippines. I haven't seen a kit to modify the rear to a four link design before. I can't get a good enough feel from the pictures to develop much of an opinion but thought I would share.

I started out with nothing & still have most of it left
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11 Sep 2017 23:09 #184037 by Keithy
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Interesting!

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12 Sep 2017 04:50 #184040 by Lambert
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Technically that is a 5 link as it still has a panhard as none of the links are triangular to offer lateral location. Bet it will flex quite well though.

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12 Sep 2017 17:11 #184057 by Riccy
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What would this be then?


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Pickup/tipper, R7me gearbox & 6.4 Rocklobster, 31" Toyo MT, 2x ARB air locker 3.9 diffs in braced axles, 6" total lift, Floating rear conversion, Raptor painted, CB, Recaro's, Caged, etc, etc...

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12 Sep 2017 18:04 #184064 by Lambert
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A derived walking beam, sort of thing used on heavies to keep the axles following the terrain for big undulations yet still able to accommodate surface irregularities. Why,please tell me that you are doing a 6x6 Jimny!

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13 Sep 2017 17:59 - 15 Sep 2017 06:12 #184082 by Riccy
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Just thinking about it ;-) Its actually pretty simple to do.

That bogie setup is from 6x6australia.com.au/. They also have a clever way of driving the third axle on their site. I was thinking of a transfer box to split the rear drive. i have a spare elecronic jimny one, which conveniently has 1:1 in high ratio :whistle: could switch on/off the back axle as desired, giving a choice of 6x2, 6x4 or 6x6 drive.

The beauty of this design is that it allows a small amount of rear steering when the weight shifts on a corner, leading to less tyre scrubbing. Much better articulation is a side bonus also.

heres a pic ive been messing about with on the computer...





Sorry for the highjack Zukebob, i do like the look of that 4 (5?) link setup. I havent seen anything like that here for sale.

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13 Sep 2017 18:08 - 13 Sep 2017 18:09 #184083 by TomDK
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The type above is a standard A-frame suspension as seen on Defenders. And also the old Vitara.

Pretty easy to set up and gives good articulation.

The 4(5) link in the first post looks to me like it will only give slightly more articulation due to the very short upper arms, and also because it uses standard rubber/poly bushings, so they will bind. In my opinion not at all worth the money and all the work involved.
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13 Sep 2017 19:10 #184086 by Lambert
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Riccy wrote: Just thinking about it ;-) Its actually pretty simple to do.

That bogie setup is from 6x6australia.com.au/. They also have a clever way of driving the third axle on their site. I was thinking of a transfer box to split the rear drive. i have a spare elecronic jimny one, which conveniently has 1:1 in high ratio :whistle: could switch on/off the back axle as desired, giving a choice of 6x2, 6x4 or 6x6 drive.

The beauty of this design is that it allows a small amount of rear steering when the weight shifts on a corner, leading to less tyre scrubbing. Much better articulation is a side bonus also.

heres a pic ive been messing about with on the computer...





Sorry for the highjack Zookbob, i do like the look of that 4 (5?) link setup. I havent seen anything like that here for sale.


Oooh! Wedge the 2.4 out of a grand vitara under the front and a 5th wheel on the back get it iva tested and you have a mini big rig for towing a sensible sized caravan with. That would be awesome ,and being 6x6 it would not get stuck in Glastonbury glamping field.

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