design your 4 link around what characteristics you want your suspension to have. the bars dont necessarily have to be equal length, the longer the bars the larger the arc of travel is, this equals to less forward movement of the axle throughout travel. the amount of pinion change is determined by distance difference perpendicular to the frame between the forward and rear pivot points of the upper bars, and the forward and rear pivot points of the lower bars. the closer these two numbers are the less of a change you are going to get in the rear-end angle. heres my shitty ms paint diagram enjoy haha.