4link questions for 2nd gen TA

[79ta462]

Hello

Ive been a long time lurker here. I have a project car 1979 trans am with a built 455 oldsmobile. I've been looking at doing the chris alston/chassisworks g-link coil over. I'm wanting to run either a 315 or 335 rear tire, and am looking for advice. I already have a currie crate 9" rear end that is full size and is not narrowed.

Is this possible to achieve without getting the rear end shortened? Is it also possible to run the stock fuel tank or will that have to be narrowed?

Thanks

[badazz81z28]

I was told just yesterday that Chris Alstons kit is not yet available. Look in to DSE for a 4-link

[ProdigyCustoms]

Yes, Chris Alston is not available yet and no firm date in sight. DSE or Ride Tech are you 4 link options. With either you can have your big tires without narrowing your rear end. You will not get that deep lip look most want with the mini tub and wide tires as all the extra wheel will be added to the insdie of the wheel. Making the outer lip the same as a stock size wheel would be.

[79ta462]

Thanks. The DSE was my first choice but involved too much fabircation for me, as i'd need to have a shop do it which would run expensive (~40 hours install * 100$). So if I read that correctly, I can run the bigger tire with say the DSE but the extra width of the tire might stick out past the rear quarter lip?

[badazz81z28]

How much work involved did you hear about the DSE kit install? 40 hours??? What about the BMR torque arm? Complete bolt on...

[79ta462]

Thats what I've read, is this incorrect?

[ProdigyCustoms]

Thanks. The DSE was my first choice but involved too much fabircation for me, as i'd need to have a shop do it which would run expensive (~40 hours install * 100$). So if I read that correctly, I can run the bigger tire with say the DSE but the extra width of the tire might stick out past the rear quarter lip?

Yes, if you do not mini tub and run a 315 tire the extra tire will stick out past the fender lip. The Ride tech system is a very easy intall. Bolts inot the body and very minor welding on the axle tubes for upper link brackets.

[79ta462]

Thanks Frank. Do you have any comments on the quadralink install time?

[ProdigyCustoms]

Well if the shop is working on a running driving car and delivering a running driving car, R and R ing the interior, refinishing the fabricated areas, etc, 40 hours may be a bit storng but we would not be much shy of that.

[badazz81z28]

Yes, Chris Alston is not available yet and no firm date in sight. DSE or Ride Tech are you 4 link options. With either you can have your big tires without narrowing your rear end. You will not get that deep lip look most want with the mini tub and wide tires as all the extra wheel will be added to the insdie of the wheel. Making the outer lip the same as a stock size wheel would be.

May I ask...Whats going on with it? Being it is listed on the website


http://cachassisworks.com/p-1440-camaro-78-81-firebird-78-81-gm-f-body-g-bar-poly-coil-over-suspension.aspx

[badazz81z28]

Anyone have pictures of air rides 4-link installed?

[ProdigyCustoms]

May I ask...Whats going on with it? Being it is listed on the website


http://cachassisworks.com/p-1440-camaro-78-81-firebird-78-81-gm-f-body-g-bar-poly-coil-over-suspension.aspx

The official answer is it is not done and will be done when it gets done.

[ProdigyCustoms]

Anyone have pictures of air rides 4-link installed?

Ask and you shall receive. This is a car we did, car is mini tub with 325 / 30 / 19 tires. And Shockwaves. Same set up for Coil Overs

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[BMR Sales]

Thanks. The DSE was my first choice but involved too much fabircation for me, as i'd need to have a shop do it which would run expensive (~40 hours install * 100$).



Our torque arm kits are 100% bolt-in with no welding or fabrication required and give you the best of both worlds, lateral stability for acceleration traction and centered suspension articulation for bind-free handling. The torque arm is great for street, drag racing, or road racing without compromising any application. We offer kits for the customers GM 10 & 12 bolt or we have a kit including a Ford 9" rear ends housing.

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Here is a recent step by step install article in Super Chevy for 2nd gen F-Body:

http://www.superchevy.com/technical/chassis/suspension_steering/sucp_1111_bmr_rear_suspension_install_strong_arm/index.html

[badazz81z28]

After looking at this picture....I see potential major issues with my 2.5" x-pipe exhaust living together with the torque arm and the crossmember of the BMR kit.

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