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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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Guys, found a bolt in 4 link kit fot 99-06 chevy trucks, check em out at KPLINKS.COM. I'm not too sure on it yet but price seems fair. The bars only look to be adjustable on one end. Tell me what you guys think of em, I'm thinkin of bein a test rat for it but I'm skeptical about it at this stage
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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It looks like a half way decent setup. Just make sure you order a panhard bar also, it's not included. You could probably build a better one though if you've got the tools.
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 03:06 PM
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pittman has been running that for 5 years now with coilovers. it is not a true drag 4link setup but it works for him low 1.5 60' i believe.
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 04:19 PM
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hmm tempting... I'm assuming you would need custom coil-over mounts behind axle. I like the idea of running a watts link
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by bluecajun5.3
pittman has been running that for 5 years now with coilovers. it is not a true drag 4link setup but it works for him low 1.5 60' i believe.
thats what I was thinking. I also saw one in the classifieds fs a few days ago..
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by bluecajun5.3
pittman has been running that for 5 years now with coilovers. it is not a true drag 4link setup but it works for him low 1.5 60' i believe.
Hmmmm.... I didn't know thats what setup Bob is runing, maybe he will chime in and give the pros and cons of it
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 06:25 PM
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Had that setup on my old bagged white silverado.

Worth it if you find it used. Dont buy their panhard bar it sucks. will rip your frame.

Good 4 Link tho.
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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its made to airbag your truck not drag racing . will it work for drag racing , yes it will and has proven decent times . Leaf springs have been proven to be able cut 1.5 60fts with just caltracs and run single digits in the 1320 if you want a lower stance the flip kits seem to be the most proven while keeping leaf springs.

just my 2 cents , why spend on something your not going to gain anything over other than loosing load capacity.
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 06:49 PM
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Not worth it for drag racing. I agree with Chase
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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 2004SSS
its made to airbag your truck not drag racing . will it work for drag racing , yes it will and has proven decent times . Leaf springs have been proven to be able cut 1.5 60fts with just caltracs and run single digits in the 1320 if you want a lower stance the flip kits seem to be the most proven while keeping leaf springs.

just my 2 cents , why spend on something your not going to gain anything over other than loosing load capacity.
I'm looking at a 4 link for a few reasons....the main one....adjustable. I can adjust the coil overs 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 of an inch to get the stance perfect on both sides of the truck. With Caltracs, the ride is firmer and almost too stiff to cruise with. With leaf springs, etc...you can only achieve 1" with shackles, etc.

Have people ran the same times with leaf springs....sure but my direction of the truck is more show and track then 100% track so adjustability is important for me.

Another deciding factor is weight....looking at it...I could save probably 100 lbs or so over leaf springs.
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