DSE Quadralink vs Ridetech 4 link

[streetk14]

I’m looking for some advice from those who have experience with these rear suspensions. I’m looking to do either the DSE or Ridetech 4 links on my 68. I can install the Ridetech setup myself, but don’t have the fabrication skills to do the Quadralink.

So the question is this: is it worth the extra money to have someone do the DSE setup for me? This is a street car that I just want to hook well and be fun on mountain roads. It’s a car I plan to take to the drag strip every now and then, so that’s something to consider.

Thoughts? Thanks

[Pedigry]

I run the triangulated ridetech 4 link with the adjustable coilovers. Car handles well, actually rides better than my wife's 2020 mustang. Plenty of adjustability for ride height and pinion angle, you can't go wrong with it. DSE is awesome stuff but it's really expensive and I can't imagine it's significantly better than the Ridetech stuff. You said you wanted to hood and run mountain roads, you will absolutely be able to do that with the triangulated 4 link from ridetech. I have the first gen stuff but just go the R link ends with the updated second gen, it's not installed yet, but even the first gen works well.

[CSG]

They aren't even comparable. The only reason for the Ridetech to exist is for easy installation. But, it may not be worth the extra depending on what front suspension you have??????
For a do it yourself install I would be looking at torque arms.

[streetk14]

Interesting thoughts. The front suspension is mostly Ridetech, with their tall spindles, coil overs, and Tru Turn. I’m pretty happy with how the front suspension turned out. Currently it’s DSE 3” drop leafs and Ridetech shocks out back.

[130fe]

I went from full Ridetech (stock sub with all their parts including 4 link) to a full DSE setup (sub, quadralink). Car drives totally different, more predictable. The rear seems more planted and tracks straight (didn’t do that with the Ridetech stuff). Nothing against the RT stuff, had it in my car for almost 10 years before I switched. The DSE stuff was always my goal. Love it, although not a big fan of Holley taking over everything on the planet but that’s a different conversation.

[streetk14]

Chris,
Do you know if the Quadralink uses the stock leaf spring pockets to mount the front of the lower links? I’m trying to figure out if it will work with my Ridetech subframe connectors. From the instructions, it looks like you use the stock pockets, but install a spacer for the links.

[CSG]

That is correct