4 link rear???

KCTurbos · Dec 11, 2015

I am going to be starting a race truck project next year. I am doing a lot research and plan on doing a rcsb 2wd with 4 link system in the rear.

Does anyone know of a good "starter" kit or "parts" kit that can be used as a base to adapt to fit our trucks? Or is everything just made from scratch?

powerstrokedkid87 · Dec 11, 2015

not sure when it will materialize, but I know some people, have been in contact with trevor at PMF about something along those lines. I would certainly reach out to him

KCTurbos · Dec 11, 2015

Thanks. I will talk to Trevour at PMF... I have seen him mentioned a few times but I did not see anything on his website. I know he has front end kits but I was not sure about rear 4link set up for racing (not lift kits)

lenzhotrod · Dec 16, 2015

Summit sells all the parts and brackets.

matt92idi · Dec 16, 2015

Pmf had done some custom coilover suspension parts before so I don't see why he wouldn't help you do a 4 link. Or flightfab too

BlueWaffle · Dec 18, 2015

matt at cutting edge has a 4 linked rear on his ranger

Six_Sloww · Dec 18, 2015

The ranger is a full back half isn't it?

KCTurbos · Dec 18, 2015

Tough decisions... I am hoping Matt will chime in with his experience if he reads this.

PMF has already offered to build me a custom 4-link for a very reasonable price. They are semi-local to me.

I have never built a "track truck" before. I have always had a daily driver. I am new to the whole racing thing and studying the rules has got me worried. I was hoping to compete in the super street class... but the 4 link would bump me up to the Pro street class which is just too much for me.

Does anyone have any experience with 2wd trucks getting traction with just slicks and ladder bars? Or is that just impossible?

Breaking Habits · Dec 18, 2015

I've got a couple guys with slammed 2wds and OUO bolt on bars and slicks running them with great success. Tire pressure will be key!

Cutting-Edge Diesel · Dec 18, 2015

4 link is king at the track. But if you want to stay super street its out of the question. Ben used to pull wheelies in his 2wd back in the day not sure what his rear set up was

KCTurbos · Dec 18, 2015

Breaking Habits said:
I've got a couple guys with slammed 2wds and OUO bolt on bars and slicks running them with great success. Tire pressure will be key!

Thanks... so no 4 link and still able to keep traction. Any guess on HP. We are shooting for around 800hp this year. Hoping for low 11s

KCTurbos · Dec 18, 2015

Cutting-Edge Diesel said:
4 link is king at the track. But if you want to stay super street its out of the question. Ben used to pull wheelies in his 2wd back in the day not sure what his rear set up was

I know you said you are not sure about bens setup... but do you at least know if it was 4 link, or some sort of leaf spring setup?

Cutting-Edge Diesel · Dec 18, 2015

KCTurbos said:
I know you said you are not sure about bens setup... but do you at least know if it was 4 link, or some sort of leaf spring setup?

Leaf

http://www.trucktrend.com/cool-trucks/0802dp-furo-racecraft-ford-drag-truck/

KCTurbos · Dec 18, 2015

Cutting-Edge Diesel said:
Leaf

http://www.trucktrend.com/cool-trucks/0802dp-furo-racecraft-ford-drag-truck/

Thanks Matt! That gives me hope. I think we are going to see how well we can set up the rear end without 4-link. If traction becomes a huge issue we will either do a 4x4 swap or 4-link

Cutting-Edge Diesel · Dec 19, 2015

If you deside to go 4 link Chris allison chassis works has quality stuff.

swinky · Dec 20, 2015

15" wheels on the rear will help tremendously. Maybe a conversion to drums?

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KCTurbos · Dec 20, 2015

swinky said:
15" wheels on the rear will help tremendously. Maybe a conversion to drums?

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Being new to this world??? Can you elaborate? I am assuming smaller rims means more rubber, and drums are smaller that disc... but I am just guessing.

swinky · Dec 20, 2015

KCTurbos said:
Being new to this world??? Can you elaborate? I am assuming smaller rims means more rubber, and drums are smaller that disc... but I am just guessing.

More sidewall helps the tires not get "shocked" helps 60ft out a lot.

That being said I'm not really sure if going from a 16" wheel to a 15" wheel would be worth the trouble. I'm sure matt can give you some good tire advice.

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Cutting-Edge Diesel · Dec 21, 2015

All depends on how far you want to take it. The ranger is back halfed,
Shortened 10.5 rear end, 6 piston willwoods, pinion brake, chrome moly anti roll Bar with 31/16/15 tires. Rim is less important than getting the right tire. They make stiff sidewall tires for heavier vehicles and would be recommended for a superduty.

KCTurbos · Jan 13, 2016

So...

We decided to stick with 2wd for right now and NO 4-link. We are going to try and stay in the super street class for a while.

I started a new thread to ask advice on what to do about the rear leafs...

http://powerstrokearmy.com/forums/s...m/forums/showthread.php?p=1325463#post1325463