Rear 4 link setup Questions.

[Cherokee Chief]

Does your upper links have to be on center above the axle centerline. or can they be off?
I wish I knew how to draw on the computer to explain what I mean.
Picture this
side view the axle shaft is center of the diff.
Towards the front is pos and towards the back is neg from center, straight up is pos, straight down is neg
In order to set my pinion angle correct (Pointing to my T-case output) my upper link mount now is approx. 4" neg (To the rear) of my axle centerline.
my lower link mount is a tad 1/2"-3/4" pos of my axle centerline.
My shock lower mount is right above the lower link mount.
Will this effect anything?

Found this picture
Sorta how mine is now sitting, note the upper links neg of the axle centerline.
Just cause its on the internet don't mean its right so I got to ask.

[Creepy]

Doesn't matter at all. Aside from the obvious checking for binding, etc.

[rue]

Feb 16, 2014 17:18:37 GMT -4 Creepy said:

Doesn't matter at all. Aside from the obvious checking for binding, etc.

X2

[Cherokee Chief]

Perfect
Before I seen the pict I was visualizing on acceleration the pinion lifting and keep lifting and going up and over the top.

Thanks Guys

[jmurphy]

Feb 16, 2014 21:33:27 GMT -4 Cherokee Chief said:

I was visualizing on acceleration the pinion lifting and keep lifting and going up and over the top.

I hope not! Mine is setup just like in that picture. I'm still hoping to be ready late spring... I might have the body on for a test fit by this weekend.

[540rock]

For drag trucks and pro 4 trucks four link suspension is a science all of its own. My 4 link is a breed of its own, it has all 8 heims in the centre of the truck at the same height. It's different and it flexes more than the coilovers allow With no wheel hop. Run what you have, I'm sure it will work 100% if it doesn't bind. Good luck.