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rear end set-up...cantaliver

Mazda Lowering Static Mazda Suspension Mazda Tech
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draggin   +1y
yea i knw i have to redo my top 4 link i think the bars are too long so im just goin to move them up closer to the axle and shorten the bars
layedoutb2k (chase)   +1y
thats a pretty cool design for lift and where you mounted your bags but your instant center looks way off. it could just be the picture but do your upper links mount in the front on the same plane as the lowers?
draggin   +1y
they should me and my dad went over everything like 4 times
hex0rz   +1y
I like the setup! Cantilever is sweet!

4 things more that I would like to point out...

1. I feel that your uppers are'nt triangulated enough. You should see about mounting the upper link ends on top of the frame rail instead.
2. Not too sure on your space and all, but the uppers converge at the diff. Your roll center is going to constantly change as your height changes.
3. If you end up mounting on the frame rail or anything like that for more triangulation, you will improve your instant center. It is not desirable to have a low instant center like yours. If the link ends are at the same height to each other in the front, thats where your instant center is. That is'nt good IMO. You need it to be further out. You are going to have bad anti-squat with the way it sits now.
4. Your pinion angle is still going to change no matter what if you shorten them or lengthen them or triangulate them more. These will help different aspects of your geometry but not pinion angle. In order for you to have little pinion angle so that you can drive it at most of the heights of your suspension - if thats what you are going for, then you need to get your links set up so that the vertical spread at the axle end and frame end are less than an 1" different.

-Someone correct me on this if I'm wrong, lol!

But other then that, looking good so far!
90-b22dawg [andrew]   +1y
looks good now how well is it going to function? the pinion angle looks way off... pictures of it lifted?
layedoutb2k (chase)   +1y


they shouldnt be on the same plane/height as the lowers. looking directly at the side of the vehicle if you think about where the bars would meet in space is called your "insant center". right now your IC is right where the link ends are. a properly set up 4 link is best to have your instant center around your front bumper or just behind. i hope the helps.
devb22   +1y
Looks good!
draggin   +1y
thanks for the info guys!!!
speedster93b   +1y

if you box it in you won't be able to get to the bolts and airline/fittings...
twisted minis   +1y
It looks like you need to put the upper links in a different position. And set your pinion angle up correctly at ride height. Do some research. The way its set up not needs a panhard or other type of lateral locating device.