Centerlink size any advantage?

[67bird]

Is there any advantage to running the heavy duty 1-1/8" centerlink on a first gen bird as opposed to the standard 15/16" centerlink. I am trying to cut out as much weight as possible and this seams to be a no brainer in that sense. I have both avalible and was wondering if anyone had any experiences where on was better than the other. Thx.

[Turbo67camaro]

I asked the same question, and David Pozzi's response was:

The thick center link is a plus, you can use the std one on a small block car, but the thicker one should add some stability under hard braking.

[David Pozzi]

I read that the Owens Corning Corvettes had their center links permanently bend under hard braking at Sebring. Chevy came out with a larger one for HD use. I think using a BB engine plus wide tires and offset wheels is what did it. A first gen F body has the linkage under compression just like the C3 Vette when the brakes are applied or when pot holes are hit. This wants to bend the center link which isn't perfectly straight to start with, it's a "U". I don't think the thin one is going to fold up but it can flex a lot.
David