Blown06-New Build: Cage, 4-Link, Cog Drive, + Too Much More

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Jun 11, 2010 | 09:53 PM

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Blown06

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Originally Posted by MADMAN

If we dont box it the 4 link will rip out.....

Maybe if I had a turbo, lol!

Jun 11, 2010 | 10:03 PM

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man that is just sick blown!!!

glad to see your truck in the right hands of the MadMan!!!

mine will be there one day

maybe for front suspension

Jun 11, 2010 | 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MADMAN

If we dont box it the 4 link will rip out. Once we get the front brackets in place you will see the reasoning.

I assume you're refering to a 9" style back brace, but this style of brace has been used in the GN world with success and you can still remove everything.

http://www.lpwracing.com/p_axletubebrace.asp

Jun 12, 2010 | 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MADMAN

We can cut the old tabs off. You cant back brace a 10-12 bolt or you wouldnt be able to remove the carrier.

Anybody ever try to brace the front on a 10-12 bolt.

Jun 12, 2010 | 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dlt76028

I see. So after taking out the leaf springs and adding all the stuff for the 4 link, what does the weight come out to? More or less?

4 Link should be a bit heavier. The bars alone will weigh almost what the leafs did. There is more bracketry for the 4 link plus a pan hard so that is a bit more weight plus the boxing of the frame. On my truck my guesstimate is the 4 link is only a few pounds heavier than the leafs.

Jun 12, 2010 | 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Blown06

Nice welder! I have the same one. It makes laying sweet beads easier then taking a leak!

I got a tig torch free when I bought mine but I still havn't learned how to use it.