Ridetech 4 link question - Lateral-g Forums

aany001 · #1 01-13-2017, 06:50 PM

Hey guys in the middle of installing ridetechs 4 link in my 69 camaro and got a question about the adjustable upper links. Does the adjustable heim joint end go to the upper cradle or to the diff? Also what spacers should go in there at the heim joint. There's 2 different size spacers. Also the upper tabs are they marked as for their orientation on the diff?
Thanks
Steve

Oleyellar · #2 01-14-2017, 07:55 AM

Hiems go to the axle side fixed bushing to the crossmember. Spacers go either side of the hiems. Only one size spacer fits the link joint, the others are for the shocks. Correct on the tabs for the rear axle.

aany001 · #3 01-14-2017, 07:58 AM

So if the heim end goes to the diff isn't it more difficult to adjust it later? Also how do I figure out the tabs on the diff? Wish they were marked.

Oleyellar · #4 01-14-2017, 08:30 AM

The instructions explain the orientation of the tabs, If I remember right, the long tails go the the rear, really, they just need to fit the housing nicely so they can be welded. As far as adjustment of the upper links, well, the bolts have to come out of one end or the other.

aany001 · #5 01-14-2017, 08:34 AM

I didn't see anything about the tabs and their location. All I can see is two and two are the same and 2 have ridetechs script on them.

**Tinker** · #6 01-14-2017, 07:53 PM

The holes in the axle tabs have more material on one side vs the other. The thicker side will be facing the front of the car as the forces will be pulling on the upper links. Once mocked up they should fit ok, but the ends might need some finessing with a hammer to close the gap with the axle. This is assuming a gm axle, I just replaced mine with a 9 inch and then it's minor surgery due to the wider center section.