Four Link

[Dakota Kids]

I was wondering if anyone has come across a reasonably price four link kit for a 63. I see some kits on e-bay. I just wanted to know if anyone has gone this route. I don't want to drop $1200 on a kit from one of the big guys. I want to find something with a low cost or I will have to stick with leaf springs. I have my "new" 9 inch housing all cleaned up and ready to accept its new mounting hardware. If I go the four link route... I have been on the fence on this one. I need a devils advocate.

[charliemccraney]

What are you trying to accomplish?

[Alan Mclennan]

I think Kenny`s Castruck has 4 link rear.....

[Dakota Kids]

I have a Camero front clip in the truck now. (Inherited Project) It had a 455 Olds engine and a 10 bolt rear end. I sold the 455 and my 351c is going in. Now its time to 86 the 10 bolt. I picked up a Currie 3rd Member (Via Craigslist) and I picked up a 52" 9" Housing (Via my Buddies Junk Pile). I am now feeling what is know as the snowball affect as I look at a pile of parts and a empty wallet. My 351c should make around 450hp. By the time I replace perches and shock mounts I'm thinking why not 86 the leaf springs and use the four link to lower the rear. I guess I already know I want the four link but its nice to get some opinions from you guys.

[Dakota Kids]

http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc33 ... G_0275.jpg

[LM14]

I bought a triangulated 4 bar kit for a '34 Ford frame from Speedway Motors. After a little more thought, I'm extending the 2 short tubes and making it a parallel 4 bar. I'm only having to extend bars because I've changed my mind.

I'll have to add a panhard bar since it's not going to be triangulated any more.

I would recommend looking at the Speedway kit for a '32 - '34 Ford. It has the axle brackets with coilover mounts, bars, ends and all you will have to make are the frame mounts.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedway- ... 36433.html

Way cheap, the tubes are heavy wall and direct tapped and I think you could even make the frame brackets work. They also sell a bolt in panhard bar and all you would have to do is make the frame mount.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Bolt-On-P ... ,2208.html

Look at these bolts for the coilover mounts.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Long-Coil ... 00240.html

Just a thought.

SPark

[Dakota Kids]

I like it enough fabricating to keep it fun and most everything I need. Thanks for coming thru for me.