those are like the factory ones, thanks for the info
those are like the factory ones, thanks for the info
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Hold up, whats this about 1G s10 coilovers? Anyone have pics or have done this?
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1997 Isuzu Rodeo = Dana 44 with disk brakes. Lockers, LSD, lots of ring & pinions to pick from. Parts are easy to get.
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Wow, nifty. Thanks for the info.
I actually took a look at the truck's front suspension this weekend when I was working on it and it has a double a-arm set up rather than a strut set up which is good. However, it means you cannot use a camber castor plate on this vehicle. Camber and caster are adjusted through other means which I've yet to dig in to. I'd imagine there would be something on the ends of the a-arms that would make it so you could adjust length of the upper or lower a-arm. Idk though I'll have to dig into it some more when I get my lowering springs
you adjust the camber/caster using shims on the upper controls arms,http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Alumin...cers,3532.html you can also adjust the caster by adjusting the strut rod on the lower control arms.
Any idea what size and how many of these to get in order to kick out 2-3* of negative camber (assuming you're starting from no shims in the upper control arms)?
Nice stance on your truck, BTW, love those Titan steelies.
Theres no telling how many you need. It depends on where it starts from. Normally you would have a hand full of them. But you can look at how many you have now. Pull them out and remeasure and that will tell you how many inches of thickness will Move the front end X degrees.
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What is the reason your looking for -2 or -3 camber. Glad you like the wheels, looking to change to wheels to these http://www.fnwheels.com/new-products/bfd/ maybe
A little camber looks bitchin on old school minitrucks.
Back on topic, would it be possible to do a 4 link with the bars going to a crossmember at the end of the frame? Or do they have to go towards the front by the tranny tunnel?
what are you setting the truck up for
Drifting.
for drifting it would have to go to front of the frame, have you tried drifting to the truck with factory leaf springs, you might be suprised
What kind of application would it be OK to have rearward 4 link?
For show trucks with airbags, You could try it for drifting and see how it works out.
I intuitively sort of get why you'd want the links to have the axle trail the links instead of the other way around. But all you want a 4 link to do is keep the axle from traveling laterally and pitching on the axis of the hub. Right?
I was thinking this would be beneficial for autocross or drifting because it would move the weight rearward, onto the driven wheels.
If it's setup correctly it will work,
Max Fish did an article in MiniTruckin about rear facing 4 links - he said that even though he has done them, he does not do them anymore, then explained why. They are a terrible idea suspension - wise, all the suspension action is going away from the instant center of the vehicle, destabilizing it. Consider an alternative to a 4 link - try a 3 link like a 90's camaro - it will locate the axle without the stiffness of a 4 link, and easier to tune.
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LOL Pennyman you truly are the human D50 encyclopedia. Thanks.
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