4-Link front end

[SuperEx91]

I saw some pictures of an Ex with a D44 front axle that was 4-linked and was curious what would go into designing a setup like that. What angle do I have to have? where do links have to be mounted? I am in a high performanc eclass but it will be awhile before I get into my high performance steering and suspension class. Any help or tips or links to a site to find this info would help. I would like to see some more pics if anyone has any also. Thanks-tom

 

[410Fortune]

Hi Tom and welcome.

Designing a 4 or 5 link live axle to fit under your Explorer, is a bit more tricky then that. Nobody can come on here and just list out numbers.
You need to have a full understanding of what the setup does, how and why.
There is a ton of good info about linking axles online on this and other forums.
Research is your best friend.

There are a handfull of solid axle trucks on this forum running links and not traditional Ford radius arm setups, take a look around. Every single one is different from the other in one way or another. Building the setup will be a challenge and requires some fabrication to get what you want out of it.

Check out Jefe's truck, Michael, Rick, Hammer, Fakarwee, DB1's just off the top of my head.

 

[tealterror]

if your good with numbers and can understand pictures and a little reading here is a great site for you to read and understand the 4 link buildup. do a lot of measuring and a lot of research before you start your project.

http://4wheeloffroad.com/techarticles/suspension/131_0307_link/
hope this helps you out!