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#338671 11/18/2007 4:58 PM
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I've got a '46 1/2 T Panel with a norrowed 9" under it. The PO has a home built 3 Bar set up in it and it rides, well like a darn truck, really hard and stiff. I'm thinking about either a 4 Bar parallel or ladder bar both with coil overs. Which one do you think would be better or easier to install and adjust.

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IMO 4 bar

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The link setup isn't what's making it ride harsh, it's the spring rate. You'll want a lower spring rate to soften the ride. As far as installation, the ladder bar would be the easiest. But I agree with BC52, go with the 4 bar, or better yet, a triangulated 4 bar, for better control and tuning.


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Went with ladder bar and Vega coil springs. Rides nice but if I had to go over again with it, I'd go 4 bar...it looks cleaner and doesn't hang as low.


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