Hey, Lateral Dynamics finally has a web site..

[Steve1968LS2]

Where is that fainting smilie??? lol

Wasn't there this morning.. now, poof, there it is..

Looks nice Mark! I bet that's a big step to have out of the way.

www.lateral-dynamics.com (http://www.lateral-dynamics.com)

[olds87]

Hay Steve, are you goign to use there 3 link system on your car?

[Steve1968LS2]

Hay Steve, are you goign to use there 3 link system on your car?

Who me??? what?

However.. I predict there will be a slighly narrowed Dana60 for sale soon...

[alcino]

I was checking daily. I finally gave up about a week ago. Thanks for the heads up steve.

[BADVELLE]

Very cool site, I sent them a message wanting some A-body components next!!!

[TonyHuntimer]

I'm looking at it and I can't believe it.

It's like a train wreck...I can't look away.

Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com

Nice job!

[RaceMan]

Awesome!!!!! Looks Very Good To Me:jump: I'm saving the $$ as I type

[67Sally]

The site looks great Mark. First round is on me at SEMA this year.
W.

[dcozzi]

Nice job Mark. The site came out great. I just navigated through mostly all of it. Hey, look, there's my car!

I knew it was coming but had not checked in awhile. Thanks for the heads up Steve.

[trapin]

As much as I love working on cars, I would never attempt to install that system myself. I would hire someone to do it for me. Looks awesome...but way beyond my capabilities.

How does that compare to DS&E's Quadra-Link?

[formula]

As much as I love working on cars, I would never attempt to install that system myself. I would hire someone to do it for me. Looks awesome...but way beyond my capabilities.

Man, I agree. It is, of course, an incredible suspension setup, but I'm glad I wasn't planning on going with it, because seeing the install on their site would have scared me away.


How does that compare to DS&E's Quadra-Link?

According to everyone I talk to (including LD), it takes any four link on the market out behind the barn and puts it out of its misery :jump:. I'm planning on a four link setup for my car, but mine is much more street-strip oriented than their target, I think.

[Steve1968LS2]

As much as I love working on cars, I would never attempt to install that system myself. I would hire someone to do it for me. Looks awesome...but way beyond my capabilities.

How does that compare to DS&E's Quadra-Link?

Personally, I don't see that it's much more (if any more) difficult to install than a DSE Quadra-Link.. both require quite a bit of cutting and welding.

Tell you what. I will install one over the weekend and let ya know how tough it really is :)

[Hidro]

Tell you what. I will install one over the weekend and let ya know how tough it really is :)


Hmmm you got one allready! lol

Let us know how it goes,

:jump:

[formula]

Tell you what. I will install one over the weekend and let ya know how tough it really is :)

haha you're such a nice guy steve! very considerate!

I was going to say take lots of pictures...but then I remembered that you take pictures like it's your job.

[Steve1968LS2]

haha you're such a nice guy steve! very considerate!

I was going to say take lots of pictures...but then I remembered that you take pictures like it's your job.

This isn't for a story.. it's because I want the best system and this was it.. I'm shelling out $$$$ just like everyone else :) - when an editor actually PAYS for parts that should tell you something about them..lol

However, I will review how hard it is to do.. and photo document the deal.

I have gone over the proceedures and its a bit harder than weld in DSE subframe connectors and easier than mini-tubs.. :shrug:

[TitoJones]

I have gone over the proceedures and its a bit harder than weld in DSE subframe connectors and easier than mini-tubs.. :shrug:

I completley agree. This is not a difficult system to install. The advanced suspension design looks intimidating, but when you remove the awe that this system brings to the table and just focus on the install portion it becomse very simple. The main install is trimming the sheetmetal for the forward crossmember (very similar to the DSE weld in SFC in this respect) and welding in the rear cross brace between the frame rails.

Cut-off wheel, grinder, welder, jack stands, and some determination is about all you'd need for this one.

Tyler

[trapin]

That's encouraging news.

Maybe the next car I do. In about 20 years.

[trapin]

Just so no one misunderstands me....my original response about the system appearing too hard for me to install was in no way meant as an indictment of Lateral Dynamics and the 3-link system. I was merely pointing out how all the requirements had overwhelmed a "guy like me". Nothing more. Am I the norm? Absolutely not. Certainly most of you on this site could fabricate circles around me. And with that....this system should be a piece of cake to install. As I stated before, it looks like an awesome system. And it is. :)

[Mean 69]

Hey, thanks for all of the comments, guys, glad you like the new digs. We worked pretty hard on it all, it is really difficult to juggle everything associated with a start up business and this detail took a lot longer than we had hoped. I am super happy with the outcome though, Scott Gulbranson from Lateral-G pulled it all together, and did a fantastic job. We can't thank him enough, highly recommended for any similar job. He flat rocks out!

Thanks also for the comments on the install, etc. We know fully well that this setup isn't going to be for everyone, but we chose our compromises with our eyes open. I'll agree with Tito, this setup really isn't terribly difficult to install, we did as much as we could to ease the pain. He hit it on the head when he pointed out that the setup looks intimidating, but the only real difficulty is installing the crossmembers, and this is no more difficult than installing a set of through-floor subframe connectors, a mini-tub job, etc. For folks that aren't interested in installing the setup on their own, we are establishing a network of dealer/installers to go to, it's a careful selection process, not just anyone qualifies. So far, we have coverage in Southern Cal, the Bay area, Phoenix, Las Vegas, New England, San Antonio, Florida, and a few other potentials in the Midwest.

Gotta run, guys, thanks again. There's this small window of opportunity at our good friends shop, Best of Show Coachworks, where we are going to install a setup on a really nice 68 Camaro. It's copper in color (the car, not the 3-Link...)

Mark

[Steve Chryssos]

Nice!!! Great job Mark and Scott.

[Steve1968LS2]

Just so no one misunderstands me....my original response about the system appearing too hard for me to install was in no way meant as an indictment of Lateral Dynamics and the 3-link system. I was merely pointing out how all the requirements had overwhelmed a "guy like me". Nothing more. Am I the norm? Absolutely not. Certainly most of you on this site could fabricate circles around me. And with that....this system should be a piece of cake to install. As I stated before, it looks like an awesome system. And it is. :)

Actually you are the norm.. most guys (including myself) are intimidated by anything the involves welding.. So we either learn to weld or farm out that part.. :)

My current welding is good for yard art.. I hope it improves but after seeing some welds by someone like Matt I feel pretty inadequate.

Anyways, should have a better idea of whats involved by the end of the weekend and I will post a report with some pics.

[Matt@RFR]

.. most guys (including myself) are intimidated by anything the involves welding.. So we either learn to weld or farm out that part.. :) We happen to have a guy on staff that can answer welding questions. He's kind of an as*hole though. :)

[trapin]

I marvel at people who can put down those "stack of nickles" welds. I would kill to be able to weld like that. Instead all I get is pops and spatters and fireworks.

I don't know if it's possible for an inanimate object to hate a human being...but I get the feeling my Miller 135 wouldn't mind seeing me get pushed in front of a subway train.

[Matt@RFR]

Hey Tony, you should start a new thread with pictures and settings and see if we can get you up and running.

[kamaroman68]

Hey Matt is it even possible to get a mig weld to look like a "stack of nickels" August 1st is the first available day to sign up for welding classes at the local boces. I will be taking the class and the following class for mig and tig. Congrats on your website and new business. Chris

[Matt@RFR]

is it even possible to get a mig weld to look like a "stack of nickels" Yes it is. :)


Congrats on your website and new business. Thanks very much to you, Chris, and to everyone else for your well wishes! It's been an adventure so far.

[RaceMan]

Classes should help some I could weld before I went to one and after I think I got better if you just pick up one thing its worth it IMO.
It was along time ago but I remember getting something out of it

[trapin]

A work of art indeed....just beautiful. :worship:

I'll be sure to post something up next week when I go to weld in that piece of floor pan on the drivers side. I'll put it in the fabrication forum. Thanks.

[Damn True]

Yes it is. :)

Thanks very much to you, Chris, and to everyone else for your well wishes! It's been an adventure so far.

Wow!

Talk about a man finding his calling. That isn't work Matt, it's art.

My wife dosen't get the correlation, but for me a man who can do that kind of thing with his hands, or do something like design/build something as beautiful and lasting as the Cathedral of Sienna is every bit the artist of the worlds great painters.

[4MuscleMachines]

Who is in San Antonio? I am only two hours away :naughty:. You can PM me if you like.

[itsals1]

Well ,I had decided when I was talking with Wayne Due ,that I was going to go with a Quadra-Link,but now look what you have done :hmm: .Man just when you think you have everything planned out.Please tell me what advantages the 3-link has over the Quadra-Link?? Any disadvanages? Thanks and love those welds:worship: !!!

Travis

[Steve1968LS2]

Well ,I had decided when I was talking with Wayne Due ,that I was going to go with a Quadra-Link,but now look what you have done :hmm: .Man just when you think you have everything planned out.Please tell me what advantages the 3-link has over the Quadra-Link?? Any disadvanages? Thanks and love those welds:worship: !!!

Travis

See here: http://www.lateral-dynamics.com/products/faq/#Compared%20to%204%20link

Every system has advantages and disadvantages. Mark would be the first to tell you that. Read the FAQ's.. they are quite informative.

what we did today.. :D

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[TonyHuntimer]

Hey Steve,

I see the problem with your car. The rearend fell out. You really should get that fixed. You can get it fixed when the guy holding the sparkler is done playing in the shop. :slap:

:) NICE!
Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com

...and Matt...all I can say is WOW!

[Steve1968LS2]

Hey Steve,

I see the problem with your car. The rearend fell out. You really should get that fixed. You can get it fixed when the guy holding the sparkler is done playing in the shop. :slap:

:) NICE!
Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com

...and Matt...all I can say is WOW!

He told me he was just going to adjust my differential.. next think I know it's crashing to the ground and he is celebrating with a sparkler :pat:

[Matt@RFR]

He told me he was just going to adjust my differential.. next think I know it's crashing to the ground and he is celebrating with a sparkler :pat: Yeah, you can't trust that dude. The second you turn your back, he'll be cutting up your car!

[OHCbird]

I heard he was going to put a 10" lift on it with some 44" mudders!

[Beeper]

Yeah, you can't trust that dude. The second you turn your back, he'll be cutting up your car!

He can cut up mine all he wants as long as he puts it back together with a 3 link:bananna2:

[Mean 69]

THAT!!!! Is no problem. :smoke:

M

[kamaroman68]

Matt you really need to teach me how to weld like that !!!! Chris

[Steve1968LS2]

Sunday the front crossmember went in.. it's the most difficult part of the install. Took around 3-4 leisurly hours. All that's left to do is the sheetmetal work and to "pretty it up".

Now I just wait for my narrowed rearend to show up.. :)

[Damn True]

Take tons of photos and measurements. There's another '68 due for similar treatment.