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Do U guys think these would be safe for a 2 link? Easy on the answers just want to know if its safe!!

what is that though originally?

that looks to be a ladder bar setup actually. they are used a lot in hotrod applications.

not that the same adverse affect of a 2 link will hold true with that setup as well, except you can adjust your pinion ablge without shims. also a panhard bar, track bar, or watts link will need to be utilized to center the rear end.

just do it the right way the 1st time... no need to be ghetto to save a few bucks and have it break on you..... trust me, been there done that and learend my lesson

Dem heims look like they gonna need to be replaced

These are ladder babrs are for a race aplication so would they not be more than strong enough for a 2 link?

Originally posted by s10soolow



These are ladder babrs are for a race aplication so would they not be more than strong enough for a 2 link?



well, the opposite is actually true. THe bars may be strong enough, but the race parts are made to be rebuilt every 1-2000 miles or so, which can get really old on a street driven truck. Also, track surfaces are usually pretty smooth, street driving has potholes and speedbumps and whatnot. Another misconception is that racing stuff is built as tough as possible, when actually race guys use the lightest part that wont break in 250 miles. If it breaks at 251, on the trophy lap, their job is done.

Not badgering, just giving a reason why race parts dont always make good street parts.

Originally posted by Russ-D



Originally posted by s10soolow



These are ladder babrs are for a race aplication so would they not be more than strong enough for a 2 link?



well, the opposite is actually true. THe bars may be strong enough, but the race parts are made to be rebuilt every 1-2000 miles or so, which can get really old on a street driven truck. Also, track surfaces are usually pretty smooth, street driving has potholes and speedbumps and whatnot. Another misconception is that racing stuff is built as tough as possible, when actually race guys use the lightest part that wont break in 250 miles. If it breaks at 251, on the trophy lap, their job is done.

Not badgering, just giving a reason why race parts dont always make good street parts.



Thanks so what about running these with my 4" blocks and mono leaf for now!! till I can afford to bag the rear?

Originally posted by s10soolow



Originally posted by Russ-D



Originally posted by s10soolow



These are ladder babrs are for a race aplication so would they not be more than strong enough for a 2 link?



well, the opposite is actually true. THe bars may be strong enough, but the race parts are made to be rebuilt every 1-2000 miles or so, which can get really old on a street driven truck. Also, track surfaces are usually pretty smooth, street driving has potholes and speedbumps and whatnot. Another misconception is that racing stuff is built as tough as possible, when actually race guys use the lightest part that wont break in 250 miles. If it breaks at 251, on the trophy lap, their job is done.

Not badgering, just giving a reason why race parts dont always make good street parts.



Thanks so what about running these with my 4" blocks and mono leaf for now!! till I can afford to bag the rear?

what would it gain you to put those on with your leafs? Your axle is already located, and sprung, and you wont be able to change pinion angle, so I am confused on why you would need ladder bars?

Also, with the two locators (the leaf and the ladders) having different arcs of operation, you could break one or the other on a big movement.

I just want to put them in so that I dont get axle wrap while its not bagged on mono leaf maybe it might save my leaf from breaking ? By big movement do u mean air cause I will not have it!!