3 link Tech for dummies

[MrQuick]

Pody, put that number 2 after the mini tub...don't look at me,it will NEVER get done...
The most simple explanation and design can be found in Race car dynamics, and 2 books by steve smith: Paved track stock car technology and Building the PRO STOCK late model sportsman.
Wheel hop is reduced during accel is a plus due to anti squat but the likelyhood of brake hop is increased, a dampner or shock link can lessen the effects.
Optimal upper link (UL) is center mounted but not necassary. UL should be 18 - 20 inches long and mounted at a 5-7* downhill. Mounting point should be beefy and double sheer. Sheet metal mounts can be used if reinforced and/or tied into chassis or roll cage. Link itself can be constructed of 1 1/4" .219 wall DOM wall and tapped for 3/4" 16 pitch threads.
Lower links should can be 20 - 24 " in length, mounted double sheer, parallel with each other with no lateral angles. Constructed of 1 1/4" .095 wall DOM with 1" .156 wall DOM tapped for 3/4" 16 pitch threads.
3 links have been around for a long time but is not used due to the space required.Packaging is the hard part. Im very curious to see Marks design...no pictures yet.