3 vs 5 link

[Struth]

If you were doing a conversion what would be best a 3 link or 5 link front.

I think the 3 link will be easier to fit without a doubt.

Which one flexs or performs better for a daily driver that sees some hard stuff on the weekends I want much better than IFS flex and to fit 35s, but not comp spec, just hardcore weekend play. So I think a 3 link would suit but need some input please.

Opinions please.


Cheers

[joeblow]

some engineers prefer standard 3 link on the front, but depends on how you go about it.

[mule75]

for a daily driver i would go 80/100 series radius arm setup on the front.

[KiwiBacon]

Many vehicles need a certain amount of roll-stiffness in the front to keep the handling safe.
Radius arm front suspension gives you that. With a 4 link and panhard you may need a swaybar up front to keep it drivable and for stability on side-slopes.

[nastytroll]

Like Kiwibacon said, take a look at the size swaybar a standard jeep rangler needs, there huge to compinsate for the front 5 link.

[chunderlicious]

i think a 3 link panhard (like the rock crawlers use) is pretty freakin stable on side slopes.

if i built it better on flynns car it would have been awsome at speed too.... except for the shit shocks.

but for simplicity the 80s front setup is the best.

[Struth]

Thanks 80s setup was my plan, are you all saying that these do not need a stabiliser bar?

That would make the job even easier.

Cheers

[Yom]

another vote here for the 80 series 3 link on a solid hilux axle.

heck even a custom arm 3 link would do the job.

imho, the 3 link front end vehicles are always more stable and safe in any conditions compared to a front/rear 5 link vehicle. so what if you dont have massive flex...its not a comp truck is it?

[Struth]

another vote here for the 80 series 3 link on a solid hilux axle.

heck even a custom arm 3 link would do the job.

imho, the 3 link front end vehicles are always more stable and safe in any conditions compared to a front/rear 5 link vehicle. so what if you dont have massive flex...its not a comp truck is it?

Weekend Warrior

80 series 3 link with 60 series front and rears is will be

Cheers

[Mr DJ]

Struth, mine passed engineering without a front sway bar, but it drives sooo much better on road with one.

[Struth]

Struth, mine passed engineering without a front sway bar, but it drives sooo much better on road with one.

Sweet, when I looked under an 80 last I wasn't checking for a sway bar, will likely fit one with disconnects.

Cheers

[Mr DJ]

I think all 80 fronts have swaybars, and so should be fitted for easier engineering.