Outer Limits 4x4 Board

I've noticed that many of the OE manufacturers are now using box section and u section links. Is there any reason that everyone else uses round tube?

In all of the slider threads people say to use box instead of tube due to the strength would the same not apply for links?

Ive got these; sort of round but with flat sides but not square. Them are solid units.

sierrajim wrote:I've noticed that many of the OE manufacturers are now using box section and u section links. Is there any reason that everyone else uses round tube?

In all of the slider threads people say to use box instead of tube due to the strength would the same not apply for links?

I know that u section links are design to allow a certain amount of flex (or should i say twist) in the link while still maintaining verticle strength... didnt notice new manufacturers using box section thou, and yes it is strong.

the new wrangler mall (oops i mean offroad) version has box section rear lower links.

So if one were to give this a go, what material would they use? I'm going to coil the rear of the sierra, if box ends up being crap i can just make new links.

Dave off the board with the chopped 4Runner and custom rear suspension is using shs/rhs not sure whether is was sqaure hollow section or rectangular but it is definatley box section and they cop a floggin....

Pm him and ask wat wall thickness and size he uses .




Dan

http://www.claytonoffroad.com make their "hardarm" suspension links from what appears to be RHS and is rumoured by most to be neigh on unbreakable..

I think ABT sell clayton stuff as well ..

http://www.abt4x4.com/index.php?PCID=26 ... imary&CDO=