A amos moses Well-known member Joined Nov 23, 2009 Messages 53 Location north alabama Feb 15, 2010 #1 Anybody tried a z-link on the rear instead of a 4-bar ? I've used them on a dirt car but haven't tried them on the street.
Anybody tried a z-link on the rear instead of a 4-bar ? I've used them on a dirt car but haven't tried them on the street.
Unkl Ian Allergic to Idiots Joined Dec 8, 2007 Messages 1,007 Location Near Toronto. Feb 15, 2010 #2 IIRC, they are usually used with a Birdcage, and Torque Arm or "pull rod". Otherwise, you get a drastic change in pinion angle, with suspension travel.
IIRC, they are usually used with a Birdcage, and Torque Arm or "pull rod". Otherwise, you get a drastic change in pinion angle, with suspension travel.
A amos moses Well-known member Joined Nov 23, 2009 Messages 53 Location north alabama Feb 15, 2010 #3 Yes, with birdcages and pullbar the change in pinion angle is what lifts the chassis and plants the tires. I was thinking with fixed equal length bars you wouldnt get pinion angle change.
Yes, with birdcages and pullbar the change in pinion angle is what lifts the chassis and plants the tires. I was thinking with fixed equal length bars you wouldnt get pinion angle change.
Unkl Ian Allergic to Idiots Joined Dec 8, 2007 Messages 1,007 Location Near Toronto. Feb 15, 2010 #4 Without Birdcages, you definitely get a change in pinion angle.